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In which I finally get to meet Tim Nieukirk…

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I threw a party for a few pals in Chicago Saturday night. My usual pre-election thing. The highlight of the evening was a special appearance by write-in candidate Tim Nieukirk, his running mate Casey DeFauw and campaign manager Ryan Rudd.

These guys have got it going on. It didn’t take long to figure out that the stir they’ve created was no accident. A lot of planning and a whole lot of work went into their YouTube candidacy.

My favorite line of the evening was from DeFauw: “And that’s when I called Tim and said ‘Dude, we’re gonna nuke the Hamburglar.’”

The man himself, Tim Nieukirk…

Running mate Casey DeFauw, who directed all the spots…

Campaign manager Ryan Rudd…

Group hug…

See all of Nieukirk’s “campaign ads” here. His MySpace page is here.

They haven’t sold much Get Nieuked gear at their Cafe Press site, and since they’ve financed their entire “campaign” out of their own pockets it would be a good thing if you could go to their site and help them out. If they’ve made you laugh out loud during a miserably negative year when there wasn’t much to laugh about, the least you could do is buy a button or something.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 10:01 am

Comments

Thanks for encouraging purchases to help offset his costs, I just ordered my Tshirt. His campaign has been terrific.

Comment by oechmd Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 10:33 am
Bought a couple of buttons. I’m glad you all had a great time partying in Chicago. Funny and thought provoking commercials.

Comment by sad Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 11:01 am
Please tell me you’re not sharing the same cigar?

Comment by The 'Broken Heart' of Rogers Park Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 11:03 am
Predictions:
two years from now, Friends of MJ Madigan have purchased $1.2 million worth of Nieukirk buttons and Keith Sommer’s in for one helluva re-election bid against the Nieukster (D-Washington) in the 106th state House district.

Comment by Frank Booth Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 11:11 am
I thought these guys had it together. Then you reveal they are suits…..who the hell wears a tie on Saturday nite in Chicago?
A.The stiffs at the symphony
B.Bulls’ Broadcasters
C.The “Get Nuked” Team

Disgraceful unless they sold their jeans to buy the cigars. Everyone no one has ever been to Bernardi’s in a suit.

Hopefully they get a big movie deal and then run in ‘08 for Prez.

Comment by Reddbyrd Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 11:16 am
Who’s that really scary-looking guy in the middle?

Comment by Jacques Strappe Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 11:30 am
Hey now.

Also, fyi, I just bought a t-shirt and a button.

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 11:35 am
I have laughed until my sides hurt watching Tim and Casey’s ads.

Didn’t know Tim was from Washington, IL - my hometown.

Nieuk just got a write-in.

Go Panthers!!

Comment by Fellow Washingtonian Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 11:36 am
Perhaps Tim could be fashion adviser for Phil Hare.

Comment by Wumpus Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 11:40 am
OMG! Tim could be Richey Daley’s twin brother in that first shot!

Comment by Marie Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 11:50 am
was this party at the Union League Club of Chicago?

Comment by Ravenswood Right Winger Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 12:07 pm
Miller, that last pic looks like you guys are on your way to getting “Nieuked.” Barkeep, another round of Jameson….

Comment by dc Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 12:20 pm
So where’s the victory party going to take place? I’d ditch out on all my commitments for that one.

Comment by Bridget Dooley Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 12:42 pm
A victory would be one percent.

Comment by The 'Broken Heart' of Rogers Park Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 12:55 pm
They spelled candidate (canidate) wrong twice on the Cafepress website. Is it on purpose (some joke that I missed) or do they just not know how to spell candidate?

I’m buying something from them, I am just not sure what yet.

Comment by Jaded Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 1:59 pm
Their Lt. Gov candidate is by far cuter than Quinn or Birkett. If I hadn’t already voted I would go with these guys. Darn that Early Voting thing!

Comment by Name/Nickname/Anon Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 2:50 pm
Wow! That musta been some party Rich. Let’s see, there’s you and Tim and Casey and Rudd and maybe one other guy in a blue shirt.
Not exactly ladies night.
I haven’t seen such a rockin’ party since the 1998 John Schmidt for Governor victory celebration at the Midland Hotel.

Comment by Michelle Flaherty Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 3:35 pm
With all of the excellent ads run by the Get Nuked team, I’m surprised that the Governor hasn’t responded with a flurry of negative ads.

Comment by heet101 Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 4:28 pm
Michelle, there were women at the party as well. lol

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 4:49 pm
Buy something? Are you kidding just buy something? I bought something and am voting for them.

Comment by Whizbang Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 6:06 pm
I’m buying Bill a little goodwill gift here. Can’t spoil the surprise.

Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 6:10 pm
Ravenswood, you’ve got a good eye.

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Nov 6, 06 @ 7:49 pm
Rich, I’m a memeber, I can recognize that plasma tv and stale cigar smoke anywhere on the web!

Comment by Ravenswood Right Winger Tuesday, Nov 7, 06 @ 7:51 am
Just bought two hats, no hiding behind shirts, ties, and coats.

These guys have fertile minds, perhaps some commercial agency might pick them up. They would never work in MainStream Politics at this point, Not enough hatred and bad mouthing.

The last spot said it all.

Comment by Truthful James Tuesday, Nov 7, 06 @ 9:50 am
If you can run the State of Il like you run my kitchen- Springfield- Here he comes! You are all about to be NIEUKED!

Comment by Boss Lady Tuesday, Nov 7, 06 @ 4:43 pm
You can barely run the fry station at work- how the hell do expect to govern the State?

Comment by Chef Shawn Tuesday, Nov 7, 06 @ 4:45 pm
If you can’t tread water here in IL, come join me in New York and we will give Hillary a run for her money!

Comment by "Ranch" Lady Tuesday, Nov 7, 06 @ 4:48 pm