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* Gov. Bruce Rauner shakes hands with House Speaker Michael Madigan before delivering his budget address…
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posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 11:55 am
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Sorry Governor, you’re going to have to stay behind the rope line.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 11:57 am
MJM: Good luck, kiddo.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 11:57 am
Let me see that watch.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 11:57 am
“So it’s agreed then, all disagreements will be resolved by thumb war. 1, 2, 3, 4….”
Comment by Anonymoiis Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 11:58 am
MJM: I’m the “good cop”…
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 11:58 am
Let go…
No, you let go…
No, you let go…
I’m the Governor, you let go…
You really think so…
Cullerton: Damn, low man again…
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 11:59 am
Cullerton thinking: *awkward*
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 11:59 am
Rauner to Madigan: “I got a little somethin’ for you in my speech about the Abe Lincoln Museum. I’m thinkin’ that’ll buy your agreement on all the other things I’m proposin’ today”
Comment by Concerned Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:00 pm
I apologize beforehand for any snickering you might hear from John and I.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:00 pm
MJM: You’ll be fine…
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:00 pm
Rauner wins the first annual arm wresting session with the Stallone patented over the top move.
Comment by Anonymoiis Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:01 pm
MJM: Be careful what you wish for…Governor.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:01 pm
Can I have my watch back?
Comment by Keyser Soze Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:02 pm
Cullerton thought bubble: “Did he was his hands?”
Comment by Norseman Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:02 pm
“wash his hand”
Comment by Norseman Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:03 pm
MJM: I don’t work for you…
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:03 pm
MJM: You should head over to Pullmam on Thursday…
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:04 pm
MJM: Hey…Saputo’s is MY place. Got it?
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:05 pm
Rauner: “Here, why don’t you buy something nice for the misses.
Comment by The Unknown Poster Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:05 pm
Rauner: Get that crate of apples I sent?
MJM: I sent them to the food pantry you want shut down.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:06 pm
Hey Bro! I’m governor Rob Lowe and I can’t stop saying Bro. Don’t be like this me.
Comment by Soccertease Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:06 pm
MJM: Let’s see if those Caucuses you bought like this speech…
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:07 pm
Hey Mike, when I said I needed a hand coming up with a sensible budget, this isn’t what I meant.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:09 pm
“It’s not personal, Sonny. It’s strictly business.”
Comment by EZ Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:09 pm
The fix is in with the Masonic handshake?
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:10 pm
Rauner (wondering): What’s up with the palm tickle and the wink?
Comment by Pot calling kettle Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:11 pm
Cullerton: “Unfair! He slipped Madigan a C-note and all I got was a twenty!”
Comment by Wensicia Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:12 pm
You’ll be fine, Governor.
Comment by PublicServant Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:14 pm
1-2-3-4; I declare a thumb war!
Comment by Pete Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:14 pm
Bruce, the people of Illinois have been waiting nearly two years to hear some specifics from you and today is the big day. I know you won’t disappoint us.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:15 pm
I know it was you Fredo.
Comment by relocated Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:16 pm
Governor, the black Storm Trooper mask is under the podium, and the gloves and cloak are folded inside. Don’t forget to turn up the mic.
Comment by PublicServant Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:16 pm
Madigan: You’ll have to turn your back at some point.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:18 pm
Last chance to deal before you start your speech.
Comment by Amalia Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:18 pm
Cullerton: “This should be interesting …”
Comment by RNUG Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:19 pm
Gov. Rauner shakes hands with the leader of Willy’s “My Party”.
Comment by ABC Lawyer Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:19 pm
Cullerton: “I don’t see any canolli …”
Hey, someone had to say it!
Madigan: “Where’s my apple?”
Comment by RNUG Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:21 pm
MJM: How’s that Raunerite Agenda goin’
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:25 pm
MJM: Don’t hold back…please, just say what you think.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:26 pm
MJM: I am going to retire before you cut my pension. Illinois will be in debt forever.
Comment by Drewski Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:28 pm
I grease palms for a living.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:28 pm
Paulie didn’t move fast because Paulie didn’t have to move for anybody
Comment by Anotherretiree Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:32 pm
The man with the hammer and handshake is in charge.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:33 pm
MJM: “Just don’t mess with my real estate appeal business….”
Comment by Arizona Bob Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:34 pm
Hey you want to try my hammer on for size?
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:34 pm
Which one is Mephisto and which one is Faust?
Comment by Stuff Happens Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:35 pm
“Hey Mike, Diana is going to kick me out of the mansion after this speech, do you have a spare cot for me?”
Comment by My Take ... Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:36 pm
Want to go huntin?
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:37 pm
“And when I say break, I want a clean break. In the event of a knock-down, you will be directed to go to a neutral corner. Protect yourself at all times. You are both professionals so I expect a good, clean fight. Are there any questions? Okay, now shake hands and come out at the bell!”
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:38 pm
The Supreme Court later ruled that standing while competing in an arm-wrestling match violated the rules.
Comment by Stuff Happens Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:38 pm
you forgot to kiss the ring….we are starting off bad….
we not starting off good you forgot to kiss the ring first then shake my hand
Comment by bullet Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:41 pm
wwhoops
Comment by bullet Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:42 pm
Shaking up springfield
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:45 pm
MJM: Just remember who’s really in charge here and we won’t have any problems.
Comment by Finally Out (and now very glad to be) Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 12:59 pm
Happy birthday and here’s a pinch to grow on.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 1:09 pm
Madigan: “Hey Bruce, can I borrow a nickel for the vending machine? I dropped my apple on the washroom floor, you know how it is.”
Comment by Mittuns Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 1:14 pm
The 2015 ceremonial “Changing of the Blame”
Comment by Mittuns Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 1:16 pm
This is going to get me banished forever, but here goes, in the immortal words of a very memorable contractor, when asked why he was shaking hands with all the IDOT inspectoral before a concrete pour, Elijah said -
“Just in case we get into a f+×÷ y+× m$!#/^ f$÷!÷= argument, we started off as friends.”
Comment by Huh? Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 1:18 pm
Mittuns zooms into a seemingly insurmountable lead!
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 1:19 pm
As Madigan is thinking I own you
Comment by The Wolf Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 1:21 pm
Rookie welcomed to the big leagues
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 1:24 pm
Turn around, take ten steps, turn and fire!
Comment by DuPage Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 1:27 pm
MJM: Take a good look, Bruce…this will be the last time you have the upper hand.
JC: Oh snap!
Comment by Jocko Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 1:35 pm
You’re the sixth, no seventh, I’m not sure…Governor I’ve stood over since I’ve been here.
But only the first who got wealthy before I got here.
Comment by A guy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 1:36 pm
*Crunch*
Comment by ah HA Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 1:43 pm
Madigan-You notice how even though you’re Governor and I’m Speaker you’re still looking up to me? Welcome to Mike world.
Comment by efudd Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 1:46 pm
Rauner-Whadda ya say, Mike, no hard feelings?
MJM-Hard feelings? That’s for amateurs and little girls. Which one are you?
Comment by efudd Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 1:49 pm
What movie are we seeing tonight?
Comment by Obama's Puppy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 1:50 pm
No matter what you say today, Bruce, my tailor is still better than yours.
Comment by Sartorialist Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 1:52 pm
Welcome to the big people’s table Bruce. You need to mind your manners here
Comment by Former Merit Comp Slave Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 2:26 pm
Rauner: deal, ill support breaking off the library like you wanted and you will……
Comment by Ghost Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 2:45 pm
“Hey Mike, got any g’s back there, I’ve seem to have lost about half of mine.”
Comment by Deep South Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:16 pm
Yeah, Mike Madigan…How ya doin’?
Comment by I B Strapped Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:17 pm
MJM: it’s your speech, I control the mic
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:26 pm
MJM: You own 67 members here, it’s the other 110 you need to worry about…
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:27 pm
MJM: I haven’t forgotten…
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:28 pm
MJM: What, no Carhartt today?
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:28 pm
MJM: Do the custodial staff a favor and pick up all the “G”s you leave lying on the floor today…
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:29 pm
MM: What time Friday are you announcing Rich Brauer’s new job at IDOT? Rich Miller would like to get to Happy Hour at a decent time!
Comment by Nearly Normal Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:33 pm
MJM: This ain’t Wisconsin, this ain’t Indiana. Tell Ms. Arduin this ain’t California or Kansas. Remember that.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:34 pm
MJM: Words matter. Choose yours wisely.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:36 pm
MJM: We’re all in this together.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:39 pm
MJM: I guess legislstive staffs don’t get previews anymore…Governir?
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:41 pm
And if either of you goombahs tries any rough stuff, just remember, I ain’t no band leader! Yeah, I heard that story.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:46 pm
MJM: I’m speaking for everyone; finish this term!
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:48 pm
- 47th Ward -, lol
MJM: Guess who YOU don’t want a problem with?
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:51 pm
See ya next year.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 3:56 pm
We’re gathered here to day to join this happy couple in …
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 4:05 pm
It’s a Rolex! I knew it!
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 4:19 pm
MJM: Where is the Raunerbot Secret Lair?
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Feb 20, 15 @ 4:20 pm