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* I gave a speech in Peoria last August. Jessica Newbold with Giordano Consulting Services spoke before me, and then-Congressman Aaron Schock spoke after me. I stuck around to listen to Schock’s speech and then chatted with him later. I was, as usual, impressed with his knowledge on a wide range of issues and with his political insights.

Anyway, with some trepidation because, man, I’ve lost a bunch of weight since this pic was taken, here you go…

Also, be nice to Jessica.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 1:42 pm

Comments

Wait, Rich… are you on the left or the right in this picture?

Comment by South of Sherman Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 1:45 pm
Don’t worry, Schock’s lost more.

Comment by Michelle Flaherty Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 1:45 pm
A rose between two thorns… OH, wait-between a thorn and a dead stalk…

Comment by downstate commissioner Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 1:52 pm
Schock: “Remember, Rich, it’s not the years, it’s the mileage.”

Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 1:54 pm
I drove around the block a couple of times looking for a parking space. Hmmmm, I’d say 256 miles on the mileage reimbursement form sounds about right.

Comment by Tommydanger Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 1:55 pm
“Beauty, Beauty and Rich”
can be read left to right or right to left

Comment by D.P.Gumby Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 1:56 pm
How did you lose the weight?

Comment by Lucky Pierre Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:03 pm
===Schock: “Remember, Rich, it’s not the years, it’s the mileage.”===

Indeed.

“Caption?”

Schock, “Can I have this picture for my Instagram?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:05 pm
The Good the Bad and the Ugly

Comment by Madame Defarge Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:07 pm
“Hey Rich, Let me show you some tips to tighten up your glutes.”

Comment by jerry 101 Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:11 pm
The beauty, the beast and the blogger.

Comment by Deep South Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:12 pm
LP, Atkins. Steak and whiskey. lol

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:12 pm
Shock looks a bit like a young Bob Barker

Comment by John A Logan Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:16 pm
Using a time machine he designed in federal prison Aaron Schock travels to the past to visit his younger self and attempts to warn his younger self about what was to come.

Unfortunately, cameras came out and both the younger and older Schocks were so transfixed for so long that the vortex on the time machine returned and no meaningful conversation took place.

Comment by IrishPirate Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:17 pm
With all due respect…a rose between two thorns.

Comment by Stones Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:17 pm
Lose it and keep it off - there’s a new world out there. Been there. Had to give up drinking, and begin exercising, but both those were difficult gifts

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:19 pm
Santa welcomes two new elves.

Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:21 pm
As Meat Loaf once sang, “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad.”

Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:22 pm
Between a rock and a hard place…

Comment by I just threw up a little bit in my mouth Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:31 pm
How many tax dollars was Jonathon paid to take this one?

Comment by ChicagoR Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:34 pm
“Civilians, why does Rich add civilians?!”

“Caption?”

Schock “Same time next year, you guys?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:35 pm
Schock, Shocked & Smiling

Comment by AC Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:37 pm
Pictures in Peoria sounds like the trip of the year to me

Comment by Anonin' Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:37 pm
===Civilians, why does Rich add civilians?===

She’s a lobster. And she sent me the pic. lol

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:38 pm
Jessica: “I have got to change my OkCupid profile…”

– MrJM

Comment by MrJM Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:38 pm
Schock, “Thanks guys, love to stay but I’m due in England to have drinks with members of Royal Family…”

Sadly, that might have been true.

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:42 pm
Rich, did you read something into my thorn post that I didn’t see???

Comment by downstate commissioner Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:42 pm
“One of these things is not like the other…”

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:43 pm
Miller announces winning bidder for Capitol Fax World Headquarter Remodel.

EDGE credit pending with Governor Rauner.

Comment by 1776 Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:43 pm
A rose between two thorns

Comment by Retired Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:44 pm
Schock, “I got room on the plane for one more… who wants French food, in Paris?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:46 pm
Lowered the bar, went to a bar and slept in a bar.

Comment by The Colossus of Roads Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:48 pm
Schock “A red background would add a lot to this picture”
“If we took a short video, I could put on Vine.”

Comment by Belle Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:48 pm
“One of these is unlike the others.”

Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:48 pm
Schock, “Gotta go, this is the night I catch up on ‘Downton Abbey’…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:50 pm
Jennifer, between a block and a hard body

Comment by Pyrman Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:54 pm
“Aaron Shock is all smiles after Rich Miller gives some advice on how to answer questions” . The phrase “to the best of my recollection ” was overheard.

Comment by Steve Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:54 pm
Aaron, prior to an regrettable scandal
Jessica, before she regretted having the picture taken
Rich, thinking to himself that it’d been too long since an Illinois politician did something they regretted

Comment by AC Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 2:57 pm
“One of these is about to head to a different ‘downtown.’”

Photo credit: Darrin LaHood

Comment by Vote Quimby! Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:09 pm
Rich - congratulations on the weight loss, it’s one of the most challenging things to do, as many of us (including me!) know. Now look, you set yourself up - you showed us the “before” photo, you need to show us the “after” photo too!!

Comment by AmericanPie Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:10 pm
Rose between two thorns

Comment by Leatherneck Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:11 pm
Win, Place and Show for who sits in front of a Grand Jury first.

Comment by A guy Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:12 pm
…And she thinks you’re the dangerous one!

Comment by A guy Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:15 pm
Great Tans!

Comment by bluecollargal Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:19 pm
From left to right: Busted, Busty, and Busting.

Comment by Sage Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:21 pm
Instead of the “Boat Drink Caucus” you three are the “Feel Asleep by the Boat Caucus”.

Comment by Team Sleep Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:39 pm
Why did Rich and Jessica pose with the wax figurine of Aaron Schock?

Comment by Jake From Elwood Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:39 pm
Schock, “Welp, back in my SUV I go. Life on the road, racking up the miles…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:41 pm
Penn and Tellar and assistant Pose for a picture with their 3000 mile trip in 20 minutes.

Shock tries to repeat trick and feds debunk the wowwing audience.

Comment by throwing stones Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:44 pm
Rich, great minds lol.

Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 3:45 pm
The new afternoon crew for WLS replacing Rush.

Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 4:00 pm
Picture taken after Congressman Schock’s stirring speech; “Where We Will Be One Year From Now”

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 4:09 pm
Rich, I’d be less concerned about the photo and more concerned that you were impressed with his political insights!

Comment by Amalia Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 4:12 pm
Nobody ever said that Schock wasn’t smart, he just didn’t make the smart choices. What a pity.

Comment by Ginhouse Tommy Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 4:44 pm
Schock: Well your look is dashing I must say.
Newbold: Thanks
Schock: I was talking to Rich……wink wink

Miller Blushes and just smiles for the camera!

Comment by BlameBruceRauner Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 5:39 pm
Is that dress white or blue?

Comment by Soccermom Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 6:37 pm
Rich: “I wish they would kick up the air conditioning in here.”

Jessica: “Me too. I’m roasting.”

Schock: “Not me. I am cool. Cool. I am soooo cool.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 8:12 pm
Rich: “So, Jessica. Your necklace looks just like that kidney stone I passed last year.

Jessica: “Rich, you are so smooth.”

Schock: “How about me? I’m cool. I am soooo cool.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 8:15 pm
Congressman, consultant and columnist compare notes on who can snarf up the most free food.

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 8:18 pm
Rich I saw you in January, what weight you talkin’ bout?

We love you just the way you are…..

Comment by allknowingmasterofracoondom Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 10:07 pm