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* I ran into Tim Butler Friday night at the Tossers’ show in Springfield. Everybody who knows him thinks he’s a solid dude. And if he likes Irish punk, that’s a pretty good start…
Republican Party leaders in the 87th District have selected Tim Butler of Springfield to fill former state Rep. Rich Brauer’s vacant seat.
The replacement committee chose Butler at a meeting Saturday afternoon in Springfield. He received a unanimous vote from the GOP chairmen of Sangamon, Tazewell, Logan and Menard counties. Butler is the district chief of staff for Republican U.S. Congressman Rodney Davis of Tayorville.
The committee chose Butler from a pool of 15 hopefuls after it received two late applications by fax on Friday. He was the only candidate formally interviewed.
Dave Bender, Logan County Republican Party chair and head of the committee, said Saturday that Butler’s experience, education and political background gave him the advantage. He said they didn’t discuss specific policies.
* He’s also a big Pearl Jam fan…
* The Question: Caption?
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 12:56 pm
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Bert Macklin, State Representative
Comment by Amalia Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:00 pm
Pearl Jammed
Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:01 pm
Check that focus! Ready to end the corrupt bargains and dishonest budgets. Oh wait, I am one of the rentals. Few weeks here and I can announce against Schock.
Comment by Anonin' Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:04 pm
Am I tool old to wear this hat? Am I too young to wear this hat?
Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:04 pm
Deer in the headlghts look: “What have I done? It is going to be a long Spring in Springfield!”
Comment by Nearly Normal Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:06 pm
Oceans (of Rauner money await).
Comment by Precinct Captain Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:08 pm
“Rod-a-knee has spoken…. here todayyyyyyyyyyyyy…..”
“Oh where oh where can my district be? The one Rodney gave to me? He’s gone to Congress so I got to be good……”
Comment by Wordslinger Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:09 pm
Fred Garvin, Male State Representative
Comment by Nick Naylor Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:10 pm
Can’t find a better man.
Comment by Montrose Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:10 pm
Just a lil brash, loves the camera flash, and tops it all off with a whole lotta class.
Comment by Rodney's next 95th Fief Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:11 pm
Looks like Colorado. Just sayin’
Comment by vole Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:13 pm
I dozed off there while fishing. Ya know, I had the weirdest dream…
Comment by Nearly Normal Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:14 pm
You forgot to let them know I was drinking a Stag at The Tossers show. Thanks Rich. Appreciate the shout out. Caption away!
Comment by Tim Butler Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:16 pm
Wait until they find out I’m not a 22-year old law school student with no experience!
Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:17 pm
Hey! They promised me a free bowl of soup with this hat.
Comment by ToughGuy Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:20 pm
Retrenchment and hoggishness
The aristocrat choir sings
“What’s the ruckus?”
The haves have not a clue
The immenseness of suffering
And the odd negotiation, a rarity
With onion-skin plausibility of life
And a keyboard reaffirmation
Gossard, Stone and Vedder, Eddie.
“Bu$hleager” Riot Act.
Epic Records, 2002.
Comment by MrJM Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:24 pm
– looks like Colorado. Just saying.–
LOL, I thought the same thing,
– I can fix the state budget. My old man’s s TV repairman and he’s got an awesome set of tools…..”
Comment by Wordslinger Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:29 pm
Wow. I even waited!
“When you buy a hat like this, I bet you get a free bowl of soup!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:29 pm
The hipster looks lost in the wilderness.
Comment by Stones Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:31 pm
full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark… and we’re wearing sunglasses. Hey who took my Ray-Ban’s?
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:40 pm
Milan Straw Hat. If you don’t have one…you don’t know. If it’s based only on the hat…he’ll be fine.
Comment by A guy Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:42 pm
Um, I didn’t know what a ‘Tosser’ was until I watched Doc Martin on Netflix.. Not sure I’d want that brand….
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:46 pm
Tim is a class guy and has the skill set to serve in the General Assembly, or a higher office. He is a consummate professional and extremely qualified to receive the appointment.
A real loss for Congressman Davis. A big plus for the Illinois House. It was a pleasure working with him on a variety of issues, and will continue to be in his new role!
Comment by Central Guy Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:49 pm
Good taste in music, but not haberdashery…
Prepping for a meeting with “The Fixer” Mike Madigan?
Comment by Jake From Elwood Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:54 pm
Would this dude please give Schock a fashion lesson? I wear a wool hat like this, to keep my head warm, but get paranoid about sometimes and think somebody is gonna mistake me for a shaman clown.
Comment by vole Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:55 pm
“The new R.E.M. cover band front man is…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 1:57 pm
GUINNESS EXTRA STOUT. You had to ask?
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:02 pm
I am guessing the reference was lost on most, but the very first commenter is the winner!
Comment by Downstate GOP Faithless Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:02 pm
“Brim up…or down?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:04 pm
Is this a good look for radio?
Comment by Esteban Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:04 pm
“Rock, you should take out my sister, Adrienne…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:06 pm
Oh I don’t know about Tim Butler, but I do like The Tossers
Comment by Carhartt Representative Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:09 pm
=== Oswego Willy - Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:04 pm:
“Brim up…or down?”====
If you gotta ask….
Comment by A guy Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:12 pm
“I’d rather be with an animal.”
Comment by Former Titan Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:15 pm
The hat says he’s cool and hip, but the t-shirt says he likes to party…
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:16 pm
Do you hear a banjo?
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:18 pm
“Whose youse callin’ John Malkovich?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:18 pm
Throwing the porky pie into the ring.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:23 pm
Does a guy have to take his shirt off to have as many Instagram views as Aaron Schock?
Comment by Ahoy! Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:24 pm
Asian carp tour guide
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:26 pm
===If you gotta ask….===
LOL, oh, - A Guy -, irony is really, honestly, loss in you.
That’s the gag.
“Caption?”
“Tell Leader Durkin I’m here collectin’. That’s 3 points above the Vig, and the Governor said if youse don’t pay wit’ dose votes, he’s gonna have a problem…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:31 pm
Happy feet river dance
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:32 pm
Does this fedora make me look 22?
Comment by Mittuns Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:33 pm
No play for mister gray.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:38 pm
“This hat is a must wear with every purchase of a long board”
Comment by Dooode Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:47 pm
“I have two turtles; Cuff and Link…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:49 pm
===You forgot to let them know I was drinking a Stag at The Tossers show===
I didn’t want to add to your growing reputation as an aging hipster doofus.
Just sayin…
lol
Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:50 pm
–”Aging, hipster, doofus.”–
He’s bona fide!
Comment by walker Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 2:56 pm
I live in a van down by the river
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 3:19 pm
Better Man to Fill the Seat
Waitin’, watchin’ the clock, it’s four o’clock, it’s time to pick
Tell them, take no more, he practices his speech
As he opens the door, they “roll” over…
Pretends to hear as they look him over
He speaks and says he’s in love with them, can’t find a better man…
He dreams of Party, he dreams in “red”, can’t find a better man…
Can’t find a better man
Can’t find a better man
Ohh…
Talkin’ for himself, there’s no one else who needs to speak…
He tells to them, oh…
Memories back when he was bold and strong
And waiting for the world to come along…
Swears he knew it, now he swears he’s the one
He speaks and says he’s in love with them, can’t find a better man…
He speaks of Party, he speaks of “red”, can’t find a better man…
Can’t find a better man…
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 3:30 pm
Stag beer outdoor scene on cans
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 3:52 pm
By her rivers gently flowing. Illinois, Illinois.
Also, is it just me, or is he trying to hypnotize us? Don’t look directly into his eyes…
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 4:53 pm
Well done OW. One of your best.
Comment by Jake From Elwood Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 5:21 pm
- Jake from Elwood -, thanks.
“Caption?”
“This isn’t the hole I’ve dug…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 6:03 pm
Very Jeff Ament that hat is.
Comment by Homer J. Simpson Monday, Mar 2, 15 @ 8:12 pm
“There ain’t gonna be any middle any more….”
Comment by Vote Quimby! Tuesday, Mar 3, 15 @ 3:49 am
Wet t shirt contest judge
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Mar 3, 15 @ 5:51 am