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* One of the items on Governor-elect Bruce Rauner’s agenda yesterday was a tour of the Executive Mansion with his wife Diana. I asked the transition team how it went. From Mike Schrimpf:
Bruce and Diana are excited and looking forward to moving to Springfield. Clearly there’s some work that needs to be done on the people’s house and Bruce has committed to raising private funds to make the necessary repairs.
Not much to go on there.
* The Question: What do you think their reaction really was?
Hey, it’s Friday. Let’s have some fun.
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:47 am
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Prairie chicken will be on the menu tonight
Comment by Abraham Froman Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:49 am
“The servants quarters seem nice, need some work, where’s the REAL mansion?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:51 am
We spent $26 million for THIS?!
Comment by so... Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:52 am
“We aren’t required to live here, I mean, it was just another promise we plan to break, right?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:52 am
“It’s just line the other 9 places, just dump-ier…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:53 am
As compared to my other houses this is definitely in the top 10
Comment by MOD Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:53 am
Quick - more pension fund contributions. This place needs WORK!
Comment by admin Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:53 am
If Jane Byrne can move into Cabrini, we can move in here!
Comment by PublicServant Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:53 am
No wonder Quinn was always using a Super 8 Motel card.
Comment by Earnest Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:53 am
“Bruce, tell the realtor, we’d like to see more options…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:53 am
Can we just sleep in the van?
Comment by Gator Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:54 am
“Bruce, you’re on your own, I didn’t sign up for this part…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:54 am
Well, if we give it equal time with our other houses, its only a little over a month a year.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:55 am
sounds like a 4-year fundraising and renovation project before we can “officially” move in.
Comment by Oo Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:55 am
“Not too bad when you consider it’s in Springfield.”
Comment by Skeptical Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:55 am
They were probably appalled by the current administrations lack of respect for this iconic home of the people.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:56 am
Any way we can trick Evelyn into thinking the “co-governor” should live here?
Comment by MEP Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:57 am
Why are all the wines in the cellar from vineyards we’ve never heard of? I mean, Alto Vineyards? Galena Cellars? August Hill?
Comment by Pot calling kettle Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:58 am
I still see calendars from January 2003 hanging on the walls.
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:58 am
Is it only because he is a billionaire that we don’t immediately perk up at the thought of private donations to renovate the governor’s house?
Comment by Oo Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 10:59 am
I wonder if staying in the Montana house counts as “living downstate?”
Comment by Pot calling kettle Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:00 am
“Roof’s leaking…yep just as I suspected, it’s waste, corruption, and inefficiency causing it. Schrimpf, get someone to hammer and shake that, will you.”
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:00 am
“Quaint. Think of it as camping in a state park.”
Comment by uptown progressive Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:00 am
===What do you think their reaction really was?===
I’m more interested in what Borland actually said to them. He’s always the professional and does a great job but he’s not one to hold back.
Comment by Been There Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:01 am
I will call all 4 of the following: Comcast, AT&T U-Verse, Direct TV and Dish Network to order/install all these cable and satellite services at the mansion. I’ll tell them I want the package that includes each and every channel offered on their lineups.
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:03 am
Needs a moat.
Comment by Wordslinger Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:07 am
Why can’t Bruce pay for the house repairs out of pocket? It surely can’t cost him more than he spent on the campaign.
Just think its odd for somebody who made it such a big point that he’s got too much money to be bought that he’s gonna go around asking other rich people to buy him a renovated residence.
Comment by hisgirlfriday Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:08 am
“What a dump!”
Comment by Wensicia Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:08 am
I can’t believe I’m expected to deal with this and Mike
Madigan too…I think I have buyers remorse….
Comment by Loop Lady Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:09 am
Can we just make the state Capitol Winnetka , and the are house can be the Governors mansion ?
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:10 am
Property Brothers…we need the Property Brothers…
Comment by Working night and day... Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:11 am
“Well, I guess ya get what you pay for.”
Comment by Calibrating... Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:12 am
“Pat doesn’t keep a lot in the fridge.”
Comment by OurMagician Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:14 am
Wow! Did-ja-notice? The “Lincoln Bedroom” even has a its own special home-made sign - “Leaking Bedroom.”
Comment by anonymoose Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:16 am
@Working night and day…
You’re probably joking with your comment, but that’s actually not a horrible idea to get some good publicity. Especially if Bruce does pay for a good chunk of the renovations himself. You cant’t tell me HGTV would turn down the opportunity to have one of their shows come in and renovate the White House of Illinois, as they’re sure to call it in their promos.
Comment by BDuty6 Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:16 am
“Where’s the car elevator?”
Comment by Anyonymous77 Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:17 am
we did all this to move into a small house in a bad neighborhood?
At least we will get the million dollar tax cut.
Comment by Richard Afflis Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:17 am
“You know if you break a window you’re dream will come true”
“This ole place, I wouldn’t leave here as a ghost”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:20 am
Is Edgar’s log cabin still available?
Comment by The Colossus of Roads Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:21 am
“Location seems nice. Good lawn. If ever there was a tear down……..”
Comment by Downstate Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:23 am
“Three TWENTY Sycamore?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:25 am
“If we open up the floor plan, put granite in the kitchen and install a jetted tub we’ll have no problem flipping this”
Comment by pundent Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:33 am
Cousin Eddy stops chasing the chickens In the mansion yard, looks and Bruce and says “ain’t she a beaut, Clark?”
Comment by Anarditka Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:34 am
“Mr. Quinn will be taking his “dogs playing poker” velvet paintings when he leaves, correct?
Comment by Ken_in_Aurora Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:34 am
What’s the deal with this “Family Dollar” store a few blocks down the street (4th & South Grand), and do they sell construction supplies?
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:37 am
@Wensicia - nice tip of the hat to Mike Nichols. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWoAOohbr5M
Comment by uptown progressive Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:39 am
1-800-CALL-HGTV
Comment by Big R. Ph Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:40 am
“As my first act as Governor, I will require that the remaining legislative leaders reside in theYWCA across the street”
Comment by Anonymoiis Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:43 am
“Is this the house for the servants?”
Comment by Stones Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:43 am
Check the cabinets for Eddie and under the stairs for Spot.
Comment by A guy... Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:45 am
“This place is great. When can we move in? You gotta try this pole. I’m gonna get my stuff. Hey! We should stay here. Tonight. Sleep here. You know, to try it out.”
Comment by Marty Funkhouser Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:45 am
“I think this building should be condemned. There’s serious metal fatigue in all the load-bearing members, the wiring is substandard, it’s completely inadequate for our power needs, and the neighborhood is like a demilitarized zone.”
Comment by Marty Funkhouser Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:47 am
Where is the wine cellar….
Comment by OneMan Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:47 am
Ironically this is the one place the feds never considered bugging when Rod was governor since he was never here…
Comment by OneMan Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:48 am
Now that we’re in Springfield, does anyone know where the C. Montgomery Burns mansion is? I wonder if he’s interested in any buyers now.
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:48 am
Think we could put a bat-pole in here, also each of my homes has a switch hidden in a bust of Shakespeare, make that happen…
Oh, I am sorry I thought you said Bruce Wayne…
Comment by OneMan Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:49 am
“I paid $65 million for THIS?!”
Comment by Anonymoiis Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:50 am
no wonder no one stay’s here
hiltons close by
Comment by hhood Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:51 am
Why yes, you can slide down the banister….
Comment by OneMan Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:52 am
Set a reminder. January 12. Sweep for upper deckers.
Comment by LizPhairTax Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:53 am
Diana: “It’s full of romance, I’d like to live in it.”
Bruce: “In THAT place? I wouldn’t live in it as a ghost. Now watch” (throws rock at Window, hits a jealous and angry Pat Quinn staring outside)
Comment by Anonymoiis Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:55 am
@up,
Nichols was the best.
Comment by Wensicia Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:58 am
“As my first act as Governor, I propose that the state capitol be moved from Springfield . . . to Leland Grove.”
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 11:58 am
“When did they put that pool in upstairs?”
Comment by Anonymoiis Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 12:00 pm
“Whose underwear is this?”
Comment by Nuance Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 12:03 pm
Press releases:
1) The budget is worse than I thought, we’ll need to keep the income tax at 5% for awhile.
2) The mansion is worse than I thought, we’ll need to keep living in Winnetka for awhile.
3) The ______ is worse than I thought, we’ll need to keep _______ for a while.
So much for shaking things up.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 12:11 pm
Diane: “Honey, it smells like death in here.”
Bruce: “Just like my old folk’s homes.”
Comment by the Truth Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 12:12 pm
Darling, The People’s House just reminded me why we try so hard to avoid fraternizing with The People.
Comment by crazybleedingheart Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 12:26 pm
Gee, this place looks like no one’s lived here for about 12 years.
Comment by Harry Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 12:27 pm
On a serious note, the curator was very impressed with the Rauners and their plans for the mansion. Word on the street in Springfield is that the City is delighted that State government is returning to the Capitol. It is even rumored that department heads will be required to live in the City. If so, bye bye three day work weeks with two travel days.
Comment by Keyser Soze Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 12:36 pm
It’s The People’s House. So donate to the Human Fund…. Money for People.
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 12:37 pm
You mean when we have the parties the Madigan staffers get to stay here drinking as late as they want?
Comment by Quizzical Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 12:42 pm
“The previous tenant had purple drapes; of course we’ll have those removed before you move in.”
Comment by Robert the Bruce Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 12:42 pm
==Bruce has committed to raising private funds to make the necessary repairs.==
“Ken, you coming with me? Let’s add on a new wing”
Comment by Anonymoiis Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 12:44 pm
Governors Mansion is the place to be.
Republican in a BLUE state fantasy.
Our election couldn’t be denied.
Looks like we’re stuck in this pig’s sty.
Winnetka was the place that I was told!
I am allergic to all this black mold!
I’m not liking this, I’m not amused!
Darling make this mansion nice, or I’ll refuse.
The deal!
No appeal!
Grow a pair!
What’s a State Fair?
You are my wife.
Don’t gamble my life!
Governors Mansion we are here!
Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:02 pm
The re do won’t be done til jan 1 2019, so its back to the city,darn it.
Comment by door gunner Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:06 pm
Found some strange underwear in the dresser..
Comment by Mouthy Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:14 pm
Of Bruce how quaint
Comment by 618662dem Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:21 pm
Reaction: What a dump.
Aside: I drove by there yesterday evening and I was surprised to notice the lights on in the private residence. So, either they neglected to turn the lights off when done with the tour, or someone was staying there last night.
Comment by Cheswick Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:26 pm
First thing we gotta do is remove the White Sox posters from the walls and the Diet Shasta and old takeout orders from the frig! But let’s keep this Mike Madigan dartboard right where it is.
Comment by Jake From Elwood Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:27 pm
#1: “Diana, dear, I’ve got it. I’ve got it! We’ll simply move into the Dana-Thomas House and call THAT the Governor’s Mansion!”
#2: “And you say it comes complete with the house next door? The Vachel Lindsay House? Oh, I remember, Lindsay was Illinois’ first governor!”
#3: “How ’bout this, Schrimpf? In lieu of per diems, we’ll turn this dump into a dormitory, and make all the members of the General Assembly stay here!”
I’m outta here.
Comment by Third Reading Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:31 pm
“What public school boundaries are we in?” (laughter)
Comment by Robert the Bruce Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:36 pm
“Who left this purple tie in the drawer?”
Comment by Stones Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:43 pm
“This dump is way too far from Lake Springfield. Where do they expect me to moor my yacht!”
Comment by Stones Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 1:50 pm
“I feel like its been decades since someone actually lived”
Comment by A modest proposal Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 2:14 pm
Let’s sell this shack and toss the money toward the budget hole. I saw a little place with it’s own golf course west of here…Illini Country Club.
Comment by KGB Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 2:47 pm
“Looks like the lawn hasn’t been mowed in months.”
Comment by West Side the Best Side Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 2:53 pm
Diana to Bruce:
Bruce be a dear and kepp the motorcoach just awhile longer, won’t you?
Bruce under his breath: (Damn democrat)Yes dear
Comment by 13thone Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 3:20 pm
“This place is a dump.”
“Yeah. Honey maybe you should call Arne Duncan to see if he can get us into the better Governor’s Mansion.”
Comment by siriusly Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 3:28 pm
Madigan would not live in here, Cullerton would not live here, I would not live here, but it wool’s make a perfect halfway house for Blago and Jessie Jr. when they get out of jail.
But it does have a lot of parking for my cycles!
Comment by Rollo Tomasi Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 4:00 pm
Probably not a bad idea to get a home remodeling show in there to offset costs. This old Guv’s mansion.
Comment by Cabildero Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 4:05 pm
Whats with all the purple ties?
Comment by THEGUN Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 4:23 pm
I actually love the idea of working with HGTV to do a show on restoring the Mansion.
Comment by Soccermom Friday, Nov 21, 14 @ 5:08 pm
Any post suggesting that he should pay for repairs himself is a hack. The Governor’s residence hasn’t been maintained…but let’s not focus on how embarrassing that is! Instead, let’s scream and yell about how the new guy isn’t going to spend tax dollars to fix it!
Comment by Hoosier Tuesday, Nov 25, 14 @ 7:40 am