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* From an Illinois Republican Party press release…
Governor’s Day Event on the Director’s Lawn
When: Wednesday, August 19th at 12:00PM CT (Press Set-up at 11:45AM CT)
Where: Director’s Lawn of the Illinois State Fair
Who: Republicans from all over Illinois will be in attendance to celebrate Governor Bruce Rauner. In addition to Governor Rauner, other Illinois Republican leaders will give remarks, including Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti, Comptroller Leslie Munger, Congressman John Shimkus, Congressman Randy Hultgren, Congressman Rodney Davis, State Senator Darin LaHood, Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno, and House Republican Leader Jim Durkin.
Well, it is Governor’s Day. But that’s an odd choice of words.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 9:18 am
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Heck, he gave them all money with the promise of more — of course they are celebrating him.
Comment by ash Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 9:21 am
It’s not about the GOP, it’s Rauner, again, reminding is all, “It’s all about me!”
It’s the Ego. Not surprised.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 9:23 am
It’s not as if they could celebrate his accomplishments so far, so the best they could do was to celebrate the man.
Comment by AC Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 9:24 am
Was going to the fair today but think I’ll wait until tomorrow…I have a fear of red and white bumper stickers…It’s called sticker shock…
Comment by Mouthy Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 9:24 am
Must be his birthday….
Comment by archimedes Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 9:24 am
Theme music for the event will be provided by Kool and the Gang:
Celebrate Bruce Rauner, come on!
(Let’s celebrate)
Celebrate Bruce Rauner, come on!
(Let’s celebrate)
The GOP’s party is goin’ on right here
A celebration to last only four years
So bring your turnaround agenda and your union bustin’ too
We gonna write a check to party with you
Come on now, celebration
Let’s all celebrate and blame Madigan
Celebration
We gonna celebrate and blame Madigan
It’s time to come together
It’s up to you, what’s your pleasure?
Will four or eight grand do for you, come on!
Yahoo!
It’s a celebration
Yahoo!
Celebrate Bruce Rauner, come on!
(It’s a celebration)
Celebrate Bruce Rauner, come on!
(Let’s celebrate)
Comment by Bluefish Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 9:32 am
It is Governor’s Day after all.
Comment by Not it Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 9:34 am
Celebrate rauner? What, exactly, is there to celebrate about this guy? Cuts? Closures? Pain?
Comment by Langhorne Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 9:47 am
Quite imperial, the lords, ladies and peasants from the hinterlands summoned to celebrate their new king at court.
They better hope the ring is all they have to kiss.
Comment by Wordslinger Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 10:06 am
There’s a whole lot to celebrate. I heard the Governor is giving out gift certificates to Blockbuster.
Comment by ihpsdm Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 10:12 am
Can parking at the fair now be purchased with $25 Visa gift cards? #askingforafriend
Comment by Juice Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 10:13 am
It’s not like they have much else to celebrate. Kirk won’t be there, you can’t really celebrate a super-minority, and Munger’s doing an OK job, but who really cares about Comptroller? Rauner’s all they have to hang their hat on.
Comment by Arsenal Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 10:15 am
@ Arsenal — they could celebrate Kirk’s absence.
Does Kirk still want missiles on commercial passenger flights?
That will be a real winner in his re-election bid.
Comment by Kasich Walker, Jr. Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 10:27 am
“celebrate Governor Bruce Rauner.”
The apotheosis of the Trophies-for-Participation culture.
– MrJM
Comment by @MisterJayEm Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 10:27 am
At least they are not asking him to genuflect, or are they???
Comment by G'Kar Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 10:27 am
MrJM, I hope to meet you some day. You never fail to impress. Brilliant observation, again!
Comment by Concerned Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 10:32 am
Went to see about tickets for Gov’s Day. What year is this, by the way? https://twitter.com/ilgop/status/633662988637999105/photo/1
Comment by TheTomServo Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 11:00 am
Truer words have not been written.
Need to get a couple dozen of these.
Comment by A realistic citizen Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 11:23 am
Its true. 28 years of Madigan control is the #1 problem. Everyone knows Madigan runs the show in this State.
Comment by Facts are very stubborn things Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 11:29 am
Celebrate what? His riches?, his disdain for unions?, his 120,000 wine club membership? Guess they are here to celebrate a lack of true governing. Smh
Comment by bluegrass boy Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 11:59 am
Give the man a break. He could be at his farm in Wyoming or at one of his two ranches in Montana or his condo in Park a City or his ocean front home in Key Largo, FL or even his penthouse in New York, but instead he commits himself to a Governor’s Day in dreary Springfield all in an effort to jumpstart Illinois’ dysfunctional non-functioning government. God Bless him, a thankless task!
Comment by DuPage Don Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 1:58 pm
== instead he commits himself to a Governor’s Day in dreary Springfield all in an effort to jumpstart Illinois’ dysfunctional non-functioning government ==
All well and good if he is doing some cheer-leading for Illinois instead of verbally running the state into the ground.
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 2:31 pm
I expect to see the same people posting how the Democrats have nothing to celebrate on Democrats day. They have accomplished nothing over the past decade. Rauner has accomplished nothing in 6 months
Comment by Shoedoctor Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 2:57 pm
Oh brother. Another victim playing the “yeah, but” card.
Comment by Demoralized Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 3:04 pm
Tell me it’s not true Demoralized. I am waiting for a full throated defense of Illinois politicians and the status quo
Comment by Shoedoctor Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 3:30 pm
No defense here. Perhaps I missed your point. Seems to me that your point was “yeah, but the Democrats are worse.” Maybe I’m wrong.
I’d laugh if anybody felt the need to celebrate anyone right now. If they do then their standards for celebration are pathetically low.
Comment by Demoralized Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 3:38 pm
It’s been an entire legislative session plus, at what point do the Rauner cheerleaders acknowledge his responsibility in the failures of the session? No budget, not a single reform measure passed, unforced errors like the hiring of Goldberg, the excessive salaries, etc., there is absolutely nothing to celebrate.
Comment by MyTwoCents Wednesday, Aug 19, 15 @ 5:00 pm