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* I told subscribers about Gonzalez weeks ago. The other two candidates are new, however…

Those watching the Illinois election board’s web site closely saw a last-minute time-stamp for a widely-rumored Hispanic candidate to challenge [House Speaker Michael Madigan] in the 22nd district. That happened when Jason Gonzales filed.

So Madigan vs. Gonzales? Maybe this guy could actually give the much-maligned Madigan a run for his money in a Southwest Side race.

But wait. Not last-minute enough. In what insiders see as a Madigan play, two end-of-the-night filers then came online and filed their petitions as well: Joe Barboza and Graciela Rodriguez. So Madigan versus Barboza, Rodriguez and Gonzales. Listen as the air deflates.

The rule of thumb for incumbents with primaries is: The more, the merrier. So, yeah, it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if MJM put up those other two.

* Now, on to the caption contest. From Jason Gonzalez’s Twitter page…

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:38 am

Comments

“I’m not your typical ‘Terrence Goggin’… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:40 am
“I don’t always pose next to George Washington, but when I do I show more teeth.”

Comment by Dome Gnome Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:41 am
Be afraid Mike. Be very afraid.

Comment by Apocalypse Now Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:45 am
Let’s make history… great again.

Comment by Ducky LaMoore Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:45 am
Carved, like an apple.

Comment by The Captain Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:46 am
” Trust me I have great hair”

Comment by seenthebigpicture Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:49 am
“Girls love my two day shadow look”..

Comment by Mouthy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:49 am
“Someone needs to pick up my garbage at my house until… until.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:49 am
I’m not sure that is a smile. It looks like one of those pictures where you are caught saying “take the *#$#$##$#$ picture”, under your breath.

Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:50 am
Handsome Hunk vs. Cadaver (MJM): Guess who I’d vote for?!?

Comment by Gone, but not forgotten Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:51 am
“Either Rauner will make me an offer I can’t refuse or Madigan will make me an offer I can’t refuse. It’s lose-lose”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:52 am
Madigan and the three amigos he controls. “Wherever there is injustice, we will be there!”

Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:52 am
“And, he’s really cute.”

Comment by cdog Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:52 am
“My best case scenario… I get knocked off the ballot… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:53 am
This looks like one of those fake photos you get when you buy a picture frame. So, who’s the “real” candidate?

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:53 am
“I’m an optimist. I’ll get crushed. That’s me being optimistic”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:54 am
This Candidate will last as long as the “new” capitol fax.

Comment by John A Logan Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:55 am
“gonzo”

Why not get some coverage? It might help his entrepreneurial endeavors.

Comment by walker Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:55 am
I’m running against a guy only a couple years younger than the guy in the background.

Comment by A guy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:56 am
“The ‘Face’ of IllinoisGO… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:57 am
I dont always use Colgate , but when I do, I use Colgate whitening strips

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 9:57 am
“Love Rob Thomas…”

https://twitter.com/jasongonzo/status/17610990487

Comment by Gonzo Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:02 am
Does “entrepreneur” really mean he is out of work?

Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:04 am
Last year at this time I couldn’t spell Mike Madigan.

Comment by Give Me A Break Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:04 am
optimist. entrepreneur. creator. Let’s find my razor.

Comment by IllinoisBoi Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:04 am
If this campaign doesn’t pan out, may I suggest a run for President… of the Hairclub for Men.

Comment by Blago's Hare Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:06 am
In the end all I have to do is swap out “Lets Make” with “I’m. It saves time and Bruce’s money”..

Comment by Mouthy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:08 am
I find folks who retweet Fast Company articles titled “8 Habits of People Who Always Have Great Ideas” generally don’t have great ideas, but that’s just me.

Comment by ChicagoVinny Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:08 am
Yes, the Republicans are paying me to do this.

Comment by Always right Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:09 am
“I don’t have a God complex. I spell creator with a small “c”.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:09 am
If Dunkin can do it, so can I!

Comment by Always right Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:09 am
Come hither.
That’s what I see anyway.

Comment by present Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:09 am
Elect me so that I can afford a razor….

Comment by Arizona Bob Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:10 am
Hmmm…Maybe I should ask for more money.

Comment by Always right Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:10 am
During the day: optimist. entrepreneur. creator.
After dark: Batman!

Comment by zatoichi Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:11 am
“I put the ‘ruff’ in scruffy.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:12 am
“My business plan is my smile”

Comment by ChicagoVinny Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:14 am
Looks like a great Raunerite. Will gladly take the fluffing and cash, but is too young and naive to appreciate the price he will eventually have to pay for all that.

Comment by Henry Francis Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:14 am
With those two last-second candidates, he should change his slogan to “Let’s BE history.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:14 am
“I should get at least two terms based solely on my looks. Good hair and teeth worked for Rick Perry and it will work for me.”

Comment by illinoised Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:16 am
“Hey, just because my name is Jason doesn’t mean I’m going to fleece you.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:16 am
he’s extremely good looking. I would recommend moderation.

Comment by Michelle Flaherty Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:16 am
Marquette Park Vice.

Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:17 am
‘The 1%ers said stand by George. I said ‘yes sir, boss”

Comment by Anonin' Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:18 am
good luck, skippy!!

Comment by donk Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:18 am
The voters will never have a true choice in the 22nd district - The only way Madigan will go would be like how NY got rid of Sheldon Silver - Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Comment by JoeBlow Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:19 am
Are we done yet…my cheeks hurt and my beard is growing!

Comment by D.P.Gumby Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:19 am
“Hey, Michael Flanagan had facial hair too!”

Comment by Robert the Bruce Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:19 am
“Shhh! Don’t burst his bubble. Election night will be hard enough on him…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:20 am
How many signatures did Gonzalez file with?

Comment by Chicago Cynic Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:21 am
“So, I get half the Rauner money up-front, then you guys just do the mail and Ads and I just show up. I sound like a prop… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:23 am
Interesting that he filed and then requested his own petitions & signatures. Double checking his own work?

Comment by Gonzo Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:26 am
===Interesting that he filed and then requested his own petitions & signatures.===

S.O.P. …

“Caption?”

“No, put your shirt BACK on, put in the tie, the coat… The camera doesn’t love you THAT much…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:29 am
Optimist. As opposed to realist.

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:32 am
“The choice is clear. Vote for me, the candidate with a pulse.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:34 am
“… That’s why we have Photoshop… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:37 am
In a few months I’d like to see an “after” picture. When his garbage isn’t picked up for four months, and his street doesn’t get plowed.

Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:39 am
His neighbors are going to love him…

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:42 am
I’m Ron Burgundy?

Comment by Young State Worker Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:44 am
If George Washington could have grown stubble like this, he would have.

Comment by Formerly Known As... Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:46 am
Gonzo journalism

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 10:50 am
I can count to ten…without using my fingers.

Comment by LBJ Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 11:01 am
A real Gonzo run…

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 11:08 am
A “gonzo” Campaign;

“The Edge… there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 11:12 am
I Feel Pretty - West Side Story, enhanced by VanillaMan

I feel pretty,
Oh, so pretty,
I feel pretty and witty and bright!
And I pity
Any candidate who isn’t me tonight.

I feel charming,
Oh, so charming
It’s alarming how charming I feel!
And so pretty
That I hardly can believe I’m real.

See the pretty man running for office there:
Who can that attractive man be?
Such a pretty face,
Such a pretty dress,
Such a pretty smile,
Such a pretty me!

I feel stunning
And entrancing,
Feel like running and dancing, I’m free!,
For I’m loved
By a pretty wonderful me!

Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 11:13 am
Vanilla, your drollness is exceeded only by your spot-on-ness!

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 11:24 am
No I’m not a Doctor and where is this Mason City that you speak of?

Comment by Dinsdale Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 11:24 am
Hi, Jason Gonzales, rush chairman. Darn glad to meet you.

Comment by Dinsdale Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 11:28 am
Don’t you know who I think I am?

Comment by Dinsdale Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 11:29 am
Hello, voters — Look at your rep, now back to me, now back at your rep, now back to me. Sadly, he isn’t me, but if you stopped voting for Mike Madigan and switched to Gonzo, he could look like he’s me.
Look down, back up, where are you? You’re on a boat with the man your rep could look like. What’s in your hand, back at me. I have it, it’s an oyster with two tickets to that Cook County Democratic fundraiser you ‘love’. Look again, the tickets are now diamonds. Anything is possible when your man looks like Gonzo and not MJM.
I’m on a horse.

– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 12:08 pm
When I get to Springfield, I’m starting the “Hubbada Hubbada” Caucus.

Comment by Century Club Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 12:54 pm
@MisterJayEm: I haven’t stopped laughing. Excellent!

Comment by Former State Employee Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 1:22 pm
“I also like long walks on the beach, staying in to watch a movie & cuddling.”

Comment by LGHB Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 1:23 pm
“Ouch! I’m so handsome my face hurts. But I keep smiling, because I’m an optimist.”

Comment by Stteator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 1:44 pm
“Barboza? Barboza? Who’s gonna vote for a name like that? Gonzo, folks. Now THERE’s a name with class.”

Comment by Stteator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 1:48 pm
MrJM wins! Thanks for the laugh.

Comment by burbanite Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 1:53 pm
“I don’t always run for office, but when I do, I choose Dos Dobles…..Stay gonzo, my friends.”

Comment by wordslinger Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 2:00 pm
I’m cute - but my stubble makes me too cute by half!

Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 2:11 pm
Photo by Glamour Shots.

Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 2:11 pm
Madigan - 2016
More than just a pretty face

Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 2:13 pm
“creator”

…what!…?…what is that supposed to mean?

Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 2:15 pm
optimist (to think I have a chance).
entrepreneur (to get bankrolled by BVR).
creator (of broken hearts everywhere).

Comment by Jocko Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 2:41 pm
===entrepreneur (to get bankrolled by BVR).===
Not a bad idea, if he sets up his own media buy company to get the juice.

Comment by Robert the Bruce Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 3:26 pm
Good news: Madigan couldn’t find a Jasor Gonzales. We’ve got this.

Comment by Anon Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 3:38 pm
The Hispanic -vs- The Irish??? I would vote for the Irishman!

Comment by Mama Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 3:49 pm
I’m leaning left just like you said Mr Goldberg

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Dec 1, 15 @ 6:46 pm
I’m in a catch 22 race

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Dec 2, 15 @ 6:30 am
Speedy on the fast track

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Dec 2, 15 @ 6:33 am
What a rush

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Dec 2, 15 @ 6:42 am
I got me a new push cart

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Dec 2, 15 @ 6:47 am
Heard he’s been all over and especially taking an interest in 13th ward because he really wants to be an alderman. That is, after he shows Madigan he’s a big enough boy and he’s able to get the Hispanic voters behind him.Only time will tell

Comment by nobody Thursday, Dec 10, 15 @ 11:07 am