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* Goveror-elect Bruce Rauner took questions from Statehouse reporters yesterday…

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:25 am

Comments

“What time is my plane to Chicago again?”

Comment by From the 'Dale to HP Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:26 am
The moment Rauner realized he promised to live in Springfield the next four years .

Comment by 6184life Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:27 am
“Governor” Rauner and the press are awaiting the real Illinois Governor Michael J. Madigan.

Comment by anon Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:29 am
I heard there is a Nursing Home for sale.

Comment by Obamas Puppy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:29 am
Is that Bernie taking a selfie in the lower right corner?

Comment by Gator Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:32 am
What do you mean “Waste, Fraud, and Abuse” isn’t a budgetary line item?

Comment by Anyone Remember Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:32 am
Really, Pat you’re not a reporter and I’m not answering your question.

Comment by Norseman Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:34 am
“Hey. Hey! Where’s the Carhartt!?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:34 am
“That suit, is it off the rack?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:34 am
Rauner and the media view the skeletons shortly after opening the “closet” of Illinois State government.

Comment by Hacksaw Jim Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:35 am
I wish Pat Quinn all the best in his future endeavors. I’m sure he will do fine using all of his past experience in…..uh, hmmmm, in the areas of……um…. I wish Pat Quinn all the best in his future endeavors.

Comment by Jechislo Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:36 am
“I paid 20 million dollars for this headache?”

Comment by Pookie Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:36 am
That is someone who looks SO bewildered. lol

Comment by Levois Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:37 am
A hushed silence filled the room as Quinnochio demanded the State Fire Marshal post he was promised.

Comment by too obvious Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:37 am
“Governor-Elect, ‘real soon’ is fat approaching to ‘now’, thoughts?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:39 am
Excuse me, why is Rich’s dog Oscar sleeping in my chair?

Comment by Tsavo Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:42 am
Purple tie? No sorry don’t own a purple tie

Comment by Good One Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:42 am
“Ummm, the Tribune lead me to believe that there would be no math involved with the budget.”

Comment by Gooner Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:43 am
“When Speaker Madigan was asked about how you will do as governor, he said, quote, ‘he’ll be fine’, your thoughts on the Speaker’s quote?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:45 am
“But isn’t `my name isn’t Pat Quinn’ good enough for you people? Ron Sandack told me that was all that would be required.”

Comment by Gooner Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:45 am
Is this guy serious? You’re asking me if I have some magic beans to save this state?

Comment by bloval27 Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:45 am
Why is there a python on that desk? And why is it wrapped around the budget book?

Comment by How Ironic Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:45 am
“What are those headlights coming at me?”

Comment by Great Caesar's Ghost! Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:46 am
Rookie sweatin in the “Fishbowl”

Comment by x ace Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:46 am
“Whats’s that noise? Oh, it’s just Evelynn, she slipped and fell again.”

Comment by Anon Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:49 am
“Ray Long appears to be making an obscene gesture at me. I am going to turn the other way.”

Comment by Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:50 am
Are you sure you want to ask ME THAT question? Don’t you know I can you put on suspension?

Comment by Dirt Diver Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:50 am
Not to digress, but 24 comments so far, and not a single one from Bill Kelley using the thread to self-promote. Shouldn’t we alert the authorities to do a well-being check on him?

Comment by Gooner Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:50 am
“Mr. Rauner, the Speaker’s right here, seems your story isn’t quite accurate… Like to tell the truth this time?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:51 am
“Buyer’s Remorse”

Comment by atbat Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:52 am
“Dough in the Headlights”

Comment by Jake From Elwood Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:52 am
Someone tell Oscar I’m not a fire hydrant !

Comment by John Birch Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:53 am
“A sharp eyed photographer catches the last minute that Gov. Elect Rauner was able to meet the press while looking away from the Exit sign.”

Comment by Gooner Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:53 am
Squirrel!

Comment by Former Titan Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:54 am
“Ask that question again and I’ll call your owner about a suspension.”

Comment by Jeff Trigg Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:56 am
The moment when Bruce Rauner realized he was going to have the worst job in Illinois.

Comment by AC Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:58 am
Batman’s arch-nemesis Two-Face takes questions on impending doom.

Comment by Ducky LaMoore Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:59 am
“Mr. Long, get used to that position.”

Comment by Arthur Andersen Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 9:59 am
How many times do I have to tell you? My policy on fracking is to take on the corrupt insiders and bring back Illinois for the people.

Comment by Quizzical Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:01 am
you better be clipping my Rolex outa the picture.

Comment by lil enchilada Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:01 am
The newest member of Death Row Records #ThugLife

Comment by LaFlare1017 Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:01 am
Pat Quinn, yelling & interrupting, “Good luck there, Pally…

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:01 am
“This is my impression of a deer in headlights.”

Comment by Jay Dee Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:02 am
I paid a lot of dough to be governor and I have to deal with these people?

Comment by I wanna play Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:02 am
“Mr. Rauner, $63 million spent. Overpaid?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:02 am
The pressures of office really do age a guy. Two weeks into being governor-elect and he already looks 40 years older. Or is that just bad press lighting?

Comment by That Guy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:04 am
Who let that AFLAC Duck in here??

Comment by Hank J Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:05 am
As Madigan walked by near the back he nodded at the Governor-Elect and flashed a half smile that only Rauner saw at that moment.
A look that said both I understand and said ‘good luck buddy’ with a sort of fatalistic twist, like the ‘good luck’ you offer up to someone who has to go deal with an HR mess or found out a pipe burst in the basement all over the drywall.

Comment by OneMan Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:05 am
Listen. I just spent half my salary to buy my 10th mansion only to find out it’s got a leaky roof and warped floors.

So, yes, I can break a 20 but I really need you to donate more than that so we can get that roof fixed.

Comment by A. Nonymous Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:06 am
“The current plan is to hammer first and then to shake, but there remains the possibility that we will hammer and shake at the same time. I expect Bill Daley and Ron Huberman to make a recommendation in short order.”

Comment by The End Is Near Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:09 am
“Illinois is back. Next question?”

Comment by walker Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:11 am
John Kass told himself he would never be late with the coffee again.

Comment by too obvious Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:12 am
Oh no! I won.

Comment by Nuance Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:13 am
“This doesn’t look like my usual fawning crowd.”

Comment by walker Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:14 am
And as the room began to shake, the Governor-elect thought…”did I do that or is it the fracking?”

Comment by D.P.Gumby Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:15 am
“You want real answers? Why now?”

Comment by walker Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:16 am
Rauner using his best De Niro: “You talkin’ to me?!!”

Comment by Wensicia Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:17 am
Why the hell is the Exit sign backwards?

Comment by Steve Douglas Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:21 am
Who went to the groomer, Rich or Oscar?

Comment by A guy... Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:23 am
“Next time I have to figure out a better escape route through the elevators.”

Comment by NW Illinois Dem Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:25 am
Rauner says first Executive Order will name the Chicago Sun-Times as “The official newspaper of Illinois state government.” Pre-orders 300,000 four-year subscriptions.

Comment by too obvious Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:28 am
Is my van ready?

Comment by One to the Dome Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:31 am
“Mr. Rauner, yes, math IS required…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:32 am
“I’ve made a huge mistake”

Comment by RoPo Ranger Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:35 am
“Go to the Light.”

Comment by Tommydanger Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:37 am
I think I shook it too hard…

Comment by Goonhammer Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:38 am
The first phase of the Madigan Eclipse was noted. Whether it will be a partial or total eclipse remains to be seen.

Comment by Tommydanger Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:38 am
Security, bring me my hairbrush.

Comment by Jeff Trigg Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:40 am
I thought the Blagojevich bedroom was in Chicago?

Comment by Steve Douglas Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:42 am
Trigg: Wicked good comment.

Comment by walker Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:44 am
Why aren’t you reading the questions on the note card Ferro have you?

Comment by Steve Douglas Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:50 am
Yes, I do use Putin’s media strategy as a model.

gave not have…

Comment by Steve Douglas Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:54 am
“I’ve been swallowed by Leviathan and I just realized it for the first time!”

Comment by Skeptical Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:23 am
It’s true what they say, this job does age you faster.

Comment by The Colossus of Roads Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:26 am
What would you guys do? Because, I tell you, I’m at a loss here…

Comment by Wordslinger Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:30 am
“Horrible fiscal standing is right. Their exit plan is even backwards!”

Comment by Dirty Red Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:30 am
“I do not get to fire them all yet?”

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:36 am
“Obviously, these people don’t know who I am!”

Comment by efudd Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:45 am
“What did I do to deserve this?”

“What was I thinking?”

Comment by Under Further Review Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:47 am
“Sir, this isn’t ‘2 truths & a lie’, you have to tell us the truth, that’s how this all works now…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:59 am
What? Who slipped and fell down the Capitol stairs? Oh God, no! Tell her she can’t sue me or the State of Illinois.

Comment by Union Leader Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 12:58 pm
“John Cullerton said what?”

Comment by Bill White Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 12:59 pm
You know who I am? I’m Bruce Rauner. I buy you out, you don’t buy me out. You damn reporters really make me laugh. I got a business to run. I gotta kick asses sometimes to make it run right.

Comment by Union Leader Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:06 pm
John Kass to Speaker Madigan…

Mike! You do not come to Springfield and talk to a man like Bruce Rauner like that!

Comment by Union Leader Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:07 pm
Tribune bureau chief Ray Long spontaneously erupts into the best rendition of The Righteous Brothers the Capitol has heard in 12 years.

Comment by Dirty Red Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:07 pm
What do you mean Evelyn wants to having sleeping rights in the Mansion?

Comment by Union Leader Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:11 pm
Who said Union bosses were corrupt? Ahhhh…baloney!

Comment by Union Leader Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:12 pm
“Oh MAN!!–just LOOK at the unruly, burly-lookin’ BEARD on that DudE! SHEEZ–a RePORTer?! Lucky 4 him he does THIS for a livin’! They couldn’t pay me 62 CENTS to ever hire that Scuz-bucket at GTCR, let alone 62 MILLION!!

What’s he askin’ about? Oh yeah, medical marijuana, expanding it to recreational use like in those other goofy States…blah blah blah–just give ‘em the Standard Answer on it my Campaign Ad VISORS told me to say about it–hell, if people REALLY knew how I really don’t give a hoot about all this liberal stuff!

Hey, I wonder when I can get out soon to do some good DUCK Huntin’ around these parts…Oh–yes, well, in regard to THAT, as I’ve said MANY times during the Campaign…!”

Comment by Just The Way It Is One Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:15 pm
Vulture capitalist, meet vulture journalists.

Comment by Mittuns Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:16 pm
Does anyone know a confused, elderly, disabled man that I could pawn this job off to?

Comment by Mittuns Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:19 pm
All those Republican legislators are in line for an appointment to a state directorship?

Comment by Union Leader Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:30 pm
“I have nothing to tell these people. If I don’t look at them maybe they will go away.”

Comment by TravelingGal Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:30 pm
Can I leave now?

Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:44 pm
“Governor, Willy, ‘Oswego Patch’…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:47 pm
What, I don’t announce my 2016 GOP presidential run yet?

Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:47 pm
“Marvin . . . What do we do now?”

Comment by Anonymour Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:56 pm
A Hundred Billion? Are you kidding me? I’m only worth one Billion soo yeah, that is a lot of Jack!

Comment by I'm Strapped Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 2:27 pm
Being Governor is awesome? They sold me a billagoods!

Comment by Tree Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 2:28 pm
“You want me to live where?”

Comment by Concerned Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 3:27 pm
“I didn’t call this press conference to answer a bunch of questions.”

Comment by HGW XX/7 Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 3:35 pm
Oh no I’m blocked in by reporters and there is no way out!

Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Native Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 4:31 pm
“Who the heck is John Belz?”

Comment by Arthur Andersen Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 4:40 pm
Just like the EXIT sign in the background, this state is BACKWARDS.

Comment by Yeah. It's me. Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 4:58 pm