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* A new mailer from Dan Proft’s Liberty Principles PAC declares: “Chicago Democrats have been in charge of Illinois since leggings and headbands were the exercise fashion rage”…

If you can’t read it, at the bottom it says “Olivia Newton-Madigan.”

I’m sure y’all can come up with a better caption that that.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:02 pm

Comments

1. Why are there no apples?

   Comment by The Captain Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:03 pm

2. I told Lisa, no pictures of daddy during his private workouts.

   Comment by mcb Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:07 pm

3. Caption:

   Unfortunately, demographics is destiny

   Comment by Bill White Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:09 pm

4. You are just trying to get me banned!

   Comment by Nieva Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:10 pm

5. “You don’t like this? Well, kick in or find Jane Fonda-Cullerton in the mailbox.”

   Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:10 pm

6. Let’s get physical, physical. I’m gonna get physical.

   Comment by Jimmy Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:11 pm

7. You should have to sign an agreement to not create horrors when you learn to PhotoShop …

   Comment by Transplant Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:12 pm

8. GOP Quixote makes another charge at Speaker Windmill.

   Comment by Carl Nyberg Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:13 pm

9. OK. Either this post really exists, or I am having some very serious side effects to the flu shots they are offering today in the Stratton Bldg…

   Comment by Barton Lorimor Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:15 pm

10. I’ve always had a leg up on you.

    Comment by js Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:16 pm

11. I hope Dan Proft eventually gets some quality mental health counseling to help him work through the deep psychological issues and traumas that clearly afflict him. Let’s not pretend this picture is just about making fun of the Speaker or the 1980s in the service of his political point. I’m glad he’s wasting his millionaire buddies’, who have their own issues, $ this way.

    Comment by Willie Stark Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:17 pm

12. Mike Madigan is always in fashion: Mike Madigan supported transgendered bathrooms before it was cool and this photo proves it.

    Comment by Steve Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:18 pm

13. Am I crying tears of laughter or horror right now? Can’t tell.

    Comment by Formerly Known As... Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:20 pm

14. New mailer: dan proft - larry dominicks mini- me.

    Comment by admin Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:22 pm

15. The cover photo of the much anticipated Steve Brown tell-all book.

    Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:26 pm

16. Seriously? Is this supposed to pursuade swing voters?

    Comment by Hacksaw Jim Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:27 pm

17. The lean, mean, Democratic machine

    Comment by tsavo Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:29 pm

18. Speaker Dorothy Michaels leads the chamber in jazzercize.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:30 pm

19. “The Rocky Horror Caucus Show”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:31 pm

20. Jane Fonda’s new “Work Out 2030″ video has just been released. Get it on Amazon today!

    Comment by dupage dan Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:32 pm

21. At first glance I thought that this was Steven Tyler.

    Comment by AlabamaShake Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:32 pm

22. Got love Proft nuttiness in full bloom
    Only funnier moment is watching Uline’s face as his cash is peed away

    Li

    Comment by circular firing squad Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:32 pm

23. “I’m sure y’all can come up with a better caption that that.”

    The caption ain’t the problem here. Does anybody have a very sharp object about eyeball size that I can borrow for a couple of minutes ?

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:33 pm

24. “The Crying Apple Game”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:34 pm

25. I didn’t realize Mike Madigan was in Poison

    Comment by Anonymoiis Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:34 pm

26. “Do you have split ends? Does your hair get frizzy when you sweat?…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:35 pm

27. Dan Proft is wrong. One party rule is in style and always has been in Chicago , since 1931. Strength through unity. Dissent can’t be tolerated. Elections are symbolic gestures to make the majority feel like they are “democratic”. But, photos like these aren’t going to change too many minds. Can you say Chapter 9 in a federal bankruptcy court, because the next recession and next bear market in the S&P 500 isn’t going to be kind to Chicago.

    Comment by Steve Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:36 pm

28. “Skippy always said he had pictures.”

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:37 pm

29. David Lee Roth limbers up for 2025 world tour.

    Comment by Ducky LaMoore Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:39 pm

30. Mike Madigan after Bruce Rauner “shook Up Springfield”

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:41 pm

31. I know you provided a warning and all, Rich, but dang….my eyes! My eyes!

    Comment by ??? Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:42 pm

32. People always wondered, “Why did they shut down the General Assembly Gym”…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:42 pm

33. Lisa is thanking God she is adopted.

    Comment by Nonplussed Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:44 pm

34. The Speaker worried about people seeing him golf, …and judging him…but you give him a Richard Simmons video…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:44 pm

35. Laughter is the best antidote for what ails Illinois politics

    Comment by Responsa Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:45 pm

36. Don’t put this baby in the corner.

    Comment by Well then Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:45 pm

37. ALL PHOTOSHOP BANNED IN IL; PRISON MANDATORY

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:46 pm

38. Direct Male

    Comment by LizPhairTax Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:49 pm

39. Over 40 years and still feeling foxy

    Comment by Anon Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:50 pm

40. Say Yes to the Dress girls get back at mama.

    Comment by Responsa Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:50 pm

41. Paid for by the Democratic Party of Indiana.

    Comment by Angel's Sword Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:53 pm

42. When Steven Tyler quit American Idol, that was my chance, and I took it!

    Comment by A guy... Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:54 pm

43. Is it just me, or is Dan Proft completely obsessed with cross-dressing?

    This is, I believe, his second gender-bending mailer.

    Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:54 pm

44. All this does is mock Madigan. Politically is does nothing except waste money. Proft proves once again what a shallow thinker he is and makes me wonder the level of sanity of anyone that would give him money.
    Caption:
    Kicked off the Notre Dame cheer team, Madigan finds other ways to exploit his girlish figure.

    Comment by Big Muddy Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:55 pm

45. All that is missing is a banner ad telling me I can get ripped in 4 weeks or that Ron Jeremy will share his secret to a huge……

    Comment by Nonplussed Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:55 pm

46. From Chuck Goudie’s tell all book, “My secret album”

    Comment by A guy... Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:57 pm

47. Picture supposedly found in a locked room in Speaker Madigan’s house…

    Comment by Angel's Sword Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:57 pm

48. @ Nonplussed - “Ron Jeremy will share his secret to a huge…”

    Caucus?

    Comment by How Ironic Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 12:59 pm

49. @How Ironic: I don’t know. I haven’t clicked on the ad…..yet

    Comment by Nonplussed Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:00 pm

50. Not enough bleach in the world to wash that image out of my eyes. Well played Dan Proft.

    Comment by Toure's Latte Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:02 pm

51. “I want a discussion on the issues.” - Dan Proft.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:04 pm

52. Leggings are still the exercise attire craze. And thats a good thing

    Comment by foster brooks Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:04 pm

53. Drury is drafting the Complaint right now.

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:07 pm

54. Paid for by Mike Madigan for President.

    Comment by Angel's Sword Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:08 pm

55. “It’s not…personal” - Dan Proft

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:09 pm

56. For too long, the citizens of IL have had to dance to Madigan’s beat …

    Comment by ZC Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:10 pm

57. “Sweatin’ to the Oldies”

    – MrJM

    Comment by MrJM Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:10 pm

58. I wouldn’t attribute anything to Proft’s internal malevolence that can be explained by simple incompetence.

    Amateurish, bush league work that is beyond professional malpractice.

    Comment by 2 Cents... Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:13 pm

59. Someone, somewhere is having a George Castanza “it moved” moment.

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:13 pm

60. Come and get it, for four more years!!!

    Comment by ArtinChicago Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:15 pm

61. Bruce Rauner prepares for future with Democratic leaders, reveals workout parner Mike Madigan

    Comment by AC Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:20 pm

62. This is just the start. Just wait, Proft is gonna give us Mike Madigan spread-eagled, Tawny-Kitaen style on a sportscar: “There he goes again, on his own.”

    Comment by ZC Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:20 pm

63. Does anyone still need explaining why the GOP is vanishing in Illinois ?

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:25 pm

64. Xanadon’t.

    Comment by Ron Burgundy Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:26 pm

65. An appeal for the old hippie geezer vote.

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:28 pm

66. Anonymous 1:13 pm is most definitely in the lead.

    Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:29 pm

67. After hearing about Michael Jordan’s new apparel shop,Mike Madigan decides to get into the clothing business himself.

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:31 pm

68. MJM: Twiggy, eat your heart out.

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:32 pm

69. I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up!!

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:41 pm

70. Now we all know why Mrs. Madigan picks Mike’s clothing each day.

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:53 pm

71. Speakers Gone Wild

    Comment by AFSCME Steward Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:54 pm

72. I’m not good at comments, but this is funny!! Wonder if MM has seen it yet?

    Comment by downstate commissioner Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:58 pm

73. Speaker Madigan presents Illinois’ redistricting map (circa 1980)!

    Comment by unclesam Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 1:59 pm

74. “How ’bout them apples?”

    Comment by Old Shepherd Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 2:02 pm

75. Glad you didn’t hold on, AlabamaShake! I thought same thing as you did!

    Comment by Beau Joe Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 2:06 pm

76. So….. what concepts were rejected before picking this winner?

    I wish I could tap some of that old Schiltz money like Proft. If you get paid for this, that’s easy money.

    Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 2:20 pm

77. == Speaker Madigan introduces Madiglo, his new line of clothing and hair care products ==

    Comment by Formerly Known As... Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 2:20 pm

78. I may be the Speaker but I just want to be loved and dance. Is it wrong?

    Comment by DuPage Bard Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 2:21 pm

79. The Speaker provides a jarring visual rejoinder to Liberty Principles PAC charges that he’s “inflexible.”

    Comment by Former Titan Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 2:36 pm

80. Lisa: “Who said that’s me 10 years from now?!!”

    Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 3:03 pm

81. Be afraid- be very afraid

    Comment by Dixiechick Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 3:16 pm

82. Dan Proft attempts to cut Speaker Madigan off at the knees.

    Judging from the look of the Speaker’s left leg, it appears he was partially successful.

    Comment by ??? Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 3:20 pm

83. Oh, I don’t want to follow Proft’s lead…and this is a lazy edit…but I just can’t get it out of my head…

    *********

    I saw my problems and I’ll see the light
    We got a lovin’ thing, we gotta feed it right
    There ain’t no danger we can go too far
    We start believin’ now that we can be who we are - grease up my paaaalm

    They think our love is just a growin’ pain
    Why don’t they understand? it’s just a cryin’ shame
    Their lips are lyin’, only real is real
    We stop the fight right now, we got to be what we feel - grease up my palm

    [Chorus:]
    (grease up my palm, is the word that you heard)
    It’s got a groove, it’s got a meaning
    Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion
    Grease is the way we are feeling

    We take the pressure, and we throw away conventionality, belongs to yesterday
    There is a chance that we can make it so far
    We start believin’ now that we can be who we are - grease up my palm

    [Chorus]

    This is a life of illusion, a life of control
    Mixed with confusion - what’re we doin’ here?

    We take the pressure, and we throw away conventionality, belongs to yesterday
    There is a chance that we can make it so far
    We start believin’ now that we can be who we are - grease up my palm

    [Chorus repeats 2x]

    Comment by crazybleedingheart Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 3:21 pm

84. Actually one of the wittier and more clever pieces of the cycle
    Watch for operatives around the country to ape this
    Unless of course that is how Proft came up with it. Nevertheless a good laugh and a pointed message

    Comment by Dixiechick Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 3:21 pm

85. “The campaign message that will get single young women to flock to the GOP in droves.”

    Comment by Grandson of Man Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 3:28 pm

86. This photo is posted.

    Capitol Fax crashes.

    Coincidence?

    Comment by Dirty Red Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 3:34 pm

87. =“The campaign message that will get single young women to flock to the GOP in droves.” =

    I don’t understand. Lately, these are the single “young” women who have been recruited into the GOP.

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 3:40 pm

88. Cousineau has already ordered the poster for his wall.

    Comment by walker Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 5:25 pm

89. I was warned why did I look? Oh the humanity!

    Comment by Empty Suit Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 5:39 pm

90. Democrats have the zumbaists. It’s all about demographics you’re right Bill

    Comment by Rebuttal Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 8:35 pm

91. gives new meaning to the term “Velvet Hammer”.

    Comment by Tom Thursday, Oct 9, 14 @ 10:03 pm

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