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* The morning videos have mostly worked as intended - giving most of us something to agree on before proceeding with the divisive events of the day.

Even so, things are starting to get a little tense in comments as election day draws ever nearer.

* I’ve enjoyed covering and watching this campaign season more than any in my lifetime. I wasn’t sure why until this morning, when I was hanging out with Oscar the Puppy. He’s kept me calm, he’s allowed me to laugh at the absurdities without getting overly worked up.

So, here’s a pic I took not long after I had that little revelation…

Feel any better?

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 12:07 pm

Comments

“I’ll take my hot dogs plain, thanks.”

Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 12:10 pm
I felt better just seeing the picture before you even asked how I felt!!

Comment by Pius Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 12:10 pm
He’s got a better groomer than you do. Yeah, I feel lots better. LOL

Comment by A guy... Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 12:11 pm
Great timing.

Perspective. Oscar says it all right there.

Thanks for sharing.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 12:15 pm
Yes. But does anyone have a comparable cat picture as well? Although this little guy could turn me into a dog person . . .

Comment by Angry Chicagoan Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 12:19 pm
Is that Oscar or a selfie?

Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 12:21 pm
Is that Oscar or a selfie? Or a Muppet?

Comment by Skeptic Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 12:22 pm
He’s so cute! but I second the cat pix, though I have none to share. there are some really enchanting videos of kittens sleeping with paws movin on the internets. great when you want to nap.

Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 12:24 pm
Adorable!

Comment by Lunchbox Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 12:25 pm
Omg puppy…

Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 12:25 pm
It’s the purest love you’ll ever know.

Comment by Aldyth Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 12:26 pm
who is oscar endorsing and why?

jk

Comment by garlic bread Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 12:31 pm
Oscar reminds me of the cartoon where people are all talking in complete sentences, and what the dog hears is “blah, blah, food, blah, blah, you like me.”

There are lots of reasons end-of-campaign-madness overtakes campaign staff and candidates.

Lack of sleep, strange beds, road trips, volatile people, emotional swings, bad food and drink, continual shadow boxing, fear of the unknown, snow blindness.

We don’t need to join in that craziness.

Comment by walker Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 12:48 pm
awwwww!
Not as cute as my pup, but pretty darned close.

Comment by phocion Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 12:53 pm
Oscar is probably just glad Brady isn’t on the gubernatorial ballot this year. Oscar is adorable!

Rich, for those who’ll work late or who lack televisions, will you have a streaming video link to any election night coverage? Or know where a guy could go about finding one?

Comment by Levi Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 1:00 pm
Oscar for Governor!!!!! Now there’s a candidate that I could truly support!

Comment by East Central Illinois Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 1:07 pm
Reminds me of sign I saw: Dear God, please let me be the person my dog thinks I am”.

Comment by Give Me A Break Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 1:08 pm
The look on Oscar’s face clearly says take a break from the madness and play with me enough is enough!

Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Native Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 1:15 pm
I know what you mean - when it gets too insane or infuriating, I call a pack meeting with my three dogs, have some unconditional love and five minutes of playtime, and life gets better. I love working from home!

Comment by Archiesmom Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 1:18 pm
dogs rock!

Comment by Belle Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 1:23 pm
Michelle- my thought exactly!

Comment by Soccermom Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 1:29 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y-MYhYLBow

nap time!

Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 1:30 pm
A damn cute dog, but a picture is pretty hollow comfort compared being with the actual doggie.

You got the dog, I get the photo, and yes the photo is very nice but it ain’t even close to being in the company of the warm-blooded dog.

The photo just makes me sorry I don’t know Oscar.

Comment by Mighty M. Mouse Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 1:37 pm
On those days when everyone is mad at you and nothing is going your way, when you get home, your dog still thinks you are his best friend.

Comment by SIUPROF Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 1:40 pm
#presh #adorbs

Comment by Black Ivy Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 1:44 pm
In light of recent comments, keep an eye on 47 around your puppy! lol.

Comment by A guy... Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 1:48 pm
I am sure the caption of this photo is “Oscar wishes you a Happy National Cat Day, please celebrate responsibly.”

Comment by Greg Harris Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 1:50 pm
Oscar for Dog in Chief!

Comment by James Knell Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 1:59 pm
In a stunning commercial which may change the course of the Governor’s race, Oscar claims he was in a doggy day care center owned by Bruce Rauner.

Oscar says the food was bad and the play area was small.

Comment by Tsavo Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 2:01 pm
…and Pat Quinn sent out some Dobermans to share food with Oscar.

Comment by A guy... Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 2:15 pm
Is that the look Oscar gave you after you told him Rauner ordered a hot dog with ketchup?

Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Native Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 3:36 pm
“But I don’t want to look just like you, dad! Please let me go to the groomer!”

Comment by Oscar's Mom Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 4:28 pm
Dog is God spelled backward……..
What would we do without them?

Comment by Old and In The Way Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 4:38 pm
What do we really know about Oscar?

Best friend of a political insider.

Dependent on handouts.

Has undeniably created a “mess” in Springfield.

No newspapers will endorse him after the way he has treated them.

We need someone with an independent mindset and new ideas. Not the same old dog and pony show.

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Cats

Comment by Anonsense Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 5:22 pm
===Not the same old dog and pony show.===

Did Oscar really think no one would find out?

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 5:25 pm
===In a stunning commercial which may change the course of the Governor’s race, Oscar claims he was in a doggy day care center owned by Bruce Rauner. ===

Did Bruce Rauner really think Oscar’s daddie wouldn’t find out?

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 5:33 pm
Yep–feel better now. Such down to earth innocence. Ah–’lil Oscar–the calm in the storm swirling around us with under a week to go (let alone in us dealing with all of life’s OTHer anxieties beSIDES Election Days)!! Perfect timing on this Post. Thanks. Oh, and don’t forget for another fun diversion tonight: GAME 7 of the 2014 WORLD SERIES–and it’s been a Good One this Year…!

Comment by Just the Way It Is One Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 6:59 pm
Rich save that Sun Times poll if you print it out, that way little Oscar will have something to go pottie late at night……
Second thought why traumatize the cute little poochie!!!!!

Comment by Just Thinking Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 8:27 pm
What a gorgeous kisser! SMOOCH!!

Comment by Rory Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 8:44 pm
I saw Rich at the Brewhaus Sunday night but was disappointed that Oscar was not in attendance.

Comment by DuPage Dave Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 8:46 pm
===Did Bruce Rauner really think Oscar’s daddie wouldn’t find out?===

Oh man, that is just so good.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Oct 29, 14 @ 9:55 pm