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* Earlier today, we talked about Speaker Madigan’s advice to Gov. Rauner.

* The Question: What should Gov. Rauner’s advice be to Speaker Madigan?

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:17 pm

Comments

Retire

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:18 pm
Retire

Comment by O.W.L. Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:18 pm
Stop throwing your apple cores in the wastebasket of my office.

Comment by Anon Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:21 pm
Pick up your mail at the AG’s office. /s Too soon?

Comment by A guy Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:21 pm
Give me at least something to show that it looks like I accomplished something, anything, so that I don’t look totally inept and powerless, please please.

Comment by Capitol Fax Follower Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:21 pm
Grow up.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:22 pm
“Give me at least something to show that it looks like I accomplished something, anything, so that I don’t look totally inept and powerless, please please.” Actually I menat that as something Rauner would say to Madigan.

Comment by Capitol Fax Follower Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:23 pm
Release your taxes for the first time. Or a more detailed economic disclosure.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:23 pm
“Let’s say you win this year. What are you going to do next year when you need even more money?

Turnaround Agenda - Madigan version?”

Comment by Judgment Day (on the road) Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:25 pm
Enjoy retirement.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:25 pm
“Tell everybody I won and we’ll end the stalemate.”

Comment by Wensicia Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:26 pm
“Don’t invest in nursing homes, those unions are a pain to deal with”

Comment by A Jack Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:26 pm
Stop being extreme. Act in moderation.

Comment by Tasty Grouper Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:27 pm
What should Gov. Rauner’s advice be to Speaker Madigan?

“P̶l̶a̶s̶t̶i̶c̶s̶ Superstars.”

Comment by @MisterJayEm Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:27 pm
Get a cellphone

Comment by Mason born Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:29 pm
I’m going to be in charge the next year. It’s only fair.

Comment by Tony Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:30 pm
It’s my china shop now. I break it, I buy it.

Comment by olddog Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:34 pm
Let me win one so we can get out of this mess.

Comment by Wordslinger Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:34 pm
==Find a new hobby. Something other than destroying a state budget over many decades.==

Comment by Formerly Known As... Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:35 pm
Don’t open any envelopes.

Comment by Stuff Happens Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:43 pm
“I don’t have any advice, but can I give you a hug?”

Comment by A Jack Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:43 pm
Dollar Poker for the win?

Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:43 pm
Don’t watch commercial TV for a while…

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:50 pm
It puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.

Comment by relocated Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:51 pm
Mt. 16:23

Comment by Anon. Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:53 pm
“I gave Robert Johnson a deal so that he could play the blues and master the guitar - what will it take for you to sell me your soul?”

Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 12:55 pm
“So, you won’t take warning, eh? All the worse for you. I’ll take care of you now instead of later. When I gain those budget deals, my power will be the greatest in Illinois!”

“Now my precious Michael. Something with a poison pill in it, I think. A poison pill. But attractive to the eye and soothing to your tongue!”

“Ha-ha-ha-ha. Apples! Apples! Apples will change your mind! Sle-ee-p. Now you’ll sle-ee-p.”

Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:01 pm
Governor Rauner: Talk to the hand, ’cause the face don’t wanna hear it anymore.
Madigan: What hand? Talk to your hand?
Governor Rauner: You ain’t all that and a bag of potato chips.
Madigan: What are you talking about?
Governor Rauner: Don’t go there, girlfriend.
[snaps fingers]
Governor Rauner: Mmhmm.
Madigan: Whose girlfriend?
Governor Rauner: Don’t mess with me. I’m one crazy mo-fo. I had to pop a cop cause he wasn’t giving me my props in Oaktown. No? I’ve heard that somewhere.

Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:06 pm
Vanilla man, told him to show up at the crossroads at midnight. But maybe he’d be like his superstars and not show “on account of they ob-stack-els!”

Comment by Honeybear Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:13 pm
Read Eric Zorn’s column.

Comment by Keyser Soze Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:15 pm
==I got you this cellular phone, as a gift. It helps communicate. Use it when you want to talk and compromise, and I can do the same.==

Comment by Formerly Known As... Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:16 pm
Text me.

Comment by Formerly Known As... Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:17 pm
You got a family don’t you?

Comment by Joe M Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:18 pm
The 1980’s called. They want their technology back.

Comment by Formerly Known As... Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:19 pm
Poor Unfortunate Soul - Ashman, enhanced by VanillaMan

Rauner: The only way to get what you want is to become like me. My dear, sweet Mr. Speaker. That’s what I’ll do for you. It’s what I live for! To help unfortunate politicians like yourself. Poor souls with no one else to turn to for campaign funds.

I admit that in the past I’ve been a nasty
They weren’t kidding when they called me, well, a fool
But you’ll find that nowadays
I’ve mended all my ways
Repented, seen the light, the Golden Rule
True? Yes

And I fortunately have a little money
Several millions that I accidentally squirreled away
And here lately, please don’t laugh
I use it on behalf
Of the miserable, lonely, and depressed pathetic

Poor unfortunate souls
In pain, in need
This one longing to be Chicago Mayor
That one wants his abs on a GQ cover
And do I help them?
Yes, indeed!

Those poor unfortunate souls
So sad, so true
They come flocking to my office
Crying, “Funds, Bruce, please!”
And I help them!
Yes I do!

Now it’s happened once or twice
Someone couldn’t pay the price
And I’m afraid I had to run a television ad
Yes I’ve had the odd complaint
But on the whole I’ve been a saint
Will you sell me your soul, Lisa Madigan’s dad?

Have we got a deal?

Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:22 pm
You will find a fortune, though it will not be the one you seek. But first… first you must travel a long and difficult road, a road fraught with peril. Mm-hmm. You shall see thangs, wonderful to tell. You shall see a…pension savings… in an unbalanced budget, ha. And, oh, so many startlements. I cannot tell you how long this road shall be, but fear not the obstacles in your path, for fate has vouchsafed your reward. Though the road may wind, yea, your hearts grow weary, still shall ye follow them, even unto your salvation.

Comment by Honeybear Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:24 pm
-VanillaMan 1:01 & 1:22-
Thanks for making my lunch hour.
Watching Wizard of Oz & The Little Mermaid will never be the same

Comment by Verbatim Writer Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:29 pm
“I want you to meet Mr. Bigglesworth.”

Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:30 pm
Taxes? We don’t need no stinkin’ taxes!

Comment by Bulldog58 Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:32 pm
Grow up!

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:36 pm
Hang in there, chap. We’ve still got three more years, at least!

Comment by Checkers Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:37 pm
Rauner: “I’m your number one fan. There’s nothing to worry about. You’re going to be just fine. I will take good care of you. I’m your number one fan. God came to me last night and told me your purpose for being here. I am going to help you write a new budget bill.”

Madigan: “Do you think I can just write up an entirely new budget bill?”

Rauner: “Oh yes! We don’t need anyone else! God told me that you will! Is there anything you need? I can get you absolutely anything while you write that new budget bill.”

Madigan: “No”

Rauner: “Are you sure? Because if you want I can bring back the whole store for you!”

Madigan: “Uh - what’s the matter, Governor?”

Rauner: “WHAT’S THE MATTER? I’ll tell you “what’s the matter!” I go out of my way for you! I do everything to try and make you happy. I feed you, I clean you, I dress you, and what thanks do I get? “Oh, you sent us an unbalanced budget, Bruce, We can’t pass RTW without support, Bruce!
You’re $4 billion dollars off, Bruce! No one is voting for your Property Tax Freeze, Bruce!”

“Well, I’ll get your political power, your votes, your cooperation, your insider support, your APPLES! But you better start showing me a little appreciation around here, Mr. MAN!”

Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:48 pm
I say we can teach an old dog new tricks.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:50 pm
Sometimes even the best athletes overstay their welcome in the big leagues. I suggest it would be better going out at the top of your game.

Like right now.

Or, I’m gonna be that guy who takes you down a peg or 2. And folks will remember you for that downfall and not for all the power and control you happily wielded for the last generation.

Like I said - I think Rauner is ALL IN. Does he got the stuff to take Madigan down? I haven’t a clue.

Comment by dupage dan Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:57 pm
Doesn’t matter. The Speaker will smile, say thank you, and then Rauner will walk out of the Speaker’s office. For the Speaker life will go on as usual. The Governor will finally read the State Constitution.

Comment by Beenthereseenthat Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 1:57 pm
VM!

“Don’t make me angry, you won’t like me when I’m angry.”

Or perhaps more genuinely:

“Pass my agenda, then I’ll sign your SHAM budget!”

Comment by siriusly Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 2:00 pm
Investment advice. Mike Madigan has built a small fortune.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 2:08 pm
I need someone to appeal my assessments!

Comment by hmmm Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 2:13 pm
You have overstayed your welcome.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 2:14 pm
Enjoy retirement.

Comment by Courser Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 2:16 pm
“Invest a small but to outsiders seemingly significant part of your personal fortune pursuing a job that that in no way suited for.”

Come on, let’s be honest.
Based on his performance so far, does Rauner seem capable of giving sound advice on any topic?

Comment by Gooner Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 2:17 pm
Rauner’s advice? Short Illinois bonds.

Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 2:19 pm
“There are things that have to be done and you do them and you never talk about them. They can’t be justified. You just do them. Then you forget it.”

Comment by Stuff Happens Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 2:21 pm
Have you considered running for Vice President with Trump? You two are like Peas & Carrots.

Comment by Taxman Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 2:35 pm
Rauner: Rules? In a knife fight? No rules!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPqhm36sjVE

Comment by DuPage Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 2:43 pm
Always…. No, no,…. Never forget to check your references.

Comment by Ghost Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 2:55 pm
Rauner’s advice to Madigan? Why do we care? I doubt that Madigan does…

Comment by downstate commissioner Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 3:00 pm
AFSCME might be hiring

Comment by bob Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 3:09 pm
Rauner to Madigan: Do it my way or hit the highway! Remember I have plenty of money to make sure you are never the speaker of the house again.

Comment by Mama Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 3:16 pm
Dude, we are both rich. Same team, bro. Why won’t you join my superstars?

Comment by Anon Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 3:17 pm
Did CMS give you an ” A” Grade

Comment by bob Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 3:20 pm
GTCR is expanding their pension investment practice.

You have done so well supervising Illinois pensions and budgets while becoming wealthy yourself, we thought you might be interested?

Comment by Formerly Known As... Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 3:27 pm
Brucie can’t advise himself let alone Madigan!

Comment by DPGumby Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 3:30 pm
Son, I know you are new around here and I can help you learn the ropes, after all I was elected to the House the same day you were elected 8th grade class president.

Comment by Way out west Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 3:37 pm
What we have here, is a failure to communicate.

Comment by reasonable Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 3:44 pm
I voted for Nixon!
So did I!

Comment by wow Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 4:02 pm
Honeybear?? Girlfriend, I thought you were counseled to take a break from blogging. You need to get away from it all.

Comment by Cuddles Friday, Jul 10, 15 @ 4:12 pm