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.@POTUS welcomed to Springfield by @GovRauner pic.twitter.com/poFKBiLWDz
— Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) February 10, 2016
There’s a better pic here.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 12:53 pm
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“So, it has come to this.”
Comment by AC Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 12:57 pm
Welcome to Springfield! Sorry, but the Military Honor Guard left with Chanute a while back.
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 12:59 pm
Rauner: “Thank you Mr. President, I’d never considered working together with my political opponents toward a common goal.”
Comment by AC Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 12:59 pm
Obama: “Is it chilly here, or is it just your, cold, cold heart?”
Comment by AC Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:01 pm
14 Degrees Mr. President, but it feels like -3 with the wind. When you get to the House Chamber, it’ll feel like -70….that would include the Speaker, but not Rep. Dunkin.
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:01 pm
No Bruce I will not endorse Jason.
Comment by Spliff Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:01 pm
Gov. to Potus: How was the trip?
Potus to Gov: Cut the BS I need funding for my library
Gov. to Potus: Tell M.G. to take my calls and I will see what I can do
Comment by I read Minds Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:02 pm
At least Rauner didn’t pull a Jan Brewer.
Comment by Squround Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:04 pm
POTUS to Gov:
“What are you doing out here? Why aren’t you back behind the rope line where you belong? Just like you were in the audience at the Pullman Historic Site signing.”
Comment by Visitor Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:05 pm
So is that a “no” on the beer after your speech is done?
Comment by Miss Marie Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:06 pm
I’d rather caption Radogno, who really says it all:
https://twitter.com/vj44
Comment by crazybleedingheart Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:07 pm
Sorry, mistake in link:
https://twitter.com/vj44/status/697488977016688640
Comment by crazybleedingheart Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:08 pm
POTUS to Gov: Yes, this is the one place I literally had to walk through. Enjoy your 60 seconds — but don’t bring me down, Bruce.
Comment by crazybleedingheart Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:10 pm
I can’t tell from the picture angle- is Rauner NOT wearing a tie?
Comment by Anon221 Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:11 pm
Yeah, I wanted to wear my carhart but they say this get up polls better.
Comment by GOP Extremist Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:11 pm
- crazybleedingheart -
to your link … Which chair is going to be for sale on eBay this afternoon?
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:11 pm
My name is Jacob Stein. I’m from the American Federation of Music. I’ve been sent to see if you gentlemen are carrying your permits.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:12 pm
Rauner: So you flew Air Force 1 … I would have had one of my 1% friend’s loan you a nicer jet.
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:13 pm
POTUS:
Who are you and where is my buddy Mike?
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:21 pm
Bruce wore his fancy, black, “dress” Carhart jacket.
Comment by Just Jack Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:21 pm
Rauner: When I said Democrats are corrupt and didn’t mean you Mr. President.
Comment by jls Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:27 pm
President Obama kept his lips closed to avoid being further misquoted by Governor Rauner.
Comment by Earnest Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:30 pm
“You underestimate the power of the Dark Side. If you will not fight, then you will meet your destiny.”
Comment by Jack Stephens Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:30 pm
Rauner: Please tell that guy behind you to shut up
Comment by Boone's is Back Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:31 pm
BR: “Think I’ve got a chance at the White House?”
BO: “Well, we can always HOPE you’ll CHANGE.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:37 pm
BR: “I always enjoy meeting with world leaders.”
POTUS: “Who are you again?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:40 pm
BR: “I’m a billionaire, ya know.”
POTUS: “Yet you can’t afford a decent topcoat.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:42 pm
Rauner: “Just last week I opened Illinois for business. Now people can self organize and exchange good and services. But his can’t happen yet, because there is no right to work in Illinois. Work is illegal here. Can you help us get Government off our backs so we can legally go to work and get paid?”
POTUS: What the heck is this clown on? Another example of what goes wrong when Reagan stopped funded mental health services? Security!
Comment by Beaner Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:42 pm
“Welcome, Mr. President. Do you follow me on Instagram?”
– MrJM
Comment by @MisterJayEm Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:42 pm
BR: “Umm, yes, I DID know Rahm is a friend of yours, Mr. President.”
POTUS: “Then what the heck was the deal with the tuna fillets?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:44 pm
If government had a dollar for every ==g== these two dropped, there would be no budget deficit.
Comment by Formerly Known As... Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:44 pm
BR: “When the Secret Service frisked me, they confiscated all my g’s.”
POTUS: “So that explains it. I thought I landed in Cornfield County.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:46 pm
“Sorry, left my tie in the pocket of my suit coat back at the office. No disrespect intended, Mr. President.”
Really? Can’t wear a tie to meet the President of the United States when your governor? What was he, raised by wolves?
Comment by Archiesmom Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:48 pm
BR: “I’m thinkin’ of buildin’ a big wall around Illinois.”
POTUS: “I thought you already had.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:48 pm
“Hello, Mr. President. I want you to know I actually penciled your full name in on my official calendar rather than just using your initials.”
Comment by No Longer A Lurker Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:50 pm
Rauner: Hi, I’m Bruce, and I have billions in tax free munibonds to sell. How much can I put you down for?
POTUS: No thanks, I’m good. Tony Rezko left me a golf bag stuffed with cash.
Comment by Beaner Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:52 pm
BR: “Ya know, Mr. President, if we could get ridda unions, all this country’s problems would be solved.”
POTUS: “Really? Joe Biden says the same thing about Republicans.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:53 pm
BR: “Mr. President, I wonder if you could have the IRS look at a guy named Rich Miller.”
POTUS: “Yeah? I’ll bet he’s one of those guys with, like, NINE houses!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:57 pm
BR: “Gonzo said to tell you ‘Hi’.”
POTUS: “Is he still alive? He was one old chimp when he made that movie with Reagan.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:59 pm
“Bruce, you wouldn’t believe the deal that Ken Dunkin made in exchange for a joyride in the Presidential limo.”
Comment by Stoic the Vast Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:00 pm
“(Pssst): Hey prez, go with me on this one: if you and I embrace for a good long 5 seconds, we’ll read tomorrow about how Madigan fell out of his chair!”
Comment by Stumpy's bunker Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:03 pm
BR: “Maybe after your speech we could sit down together and have a nice glass of a rare Merlot.”
POTUS: “Nothing fancy for me. An apple will do.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:04 pm
OK, I may have to apologize to the Governor. I was told to look closer at the picture, and it appears he may be wearing a light colored tie that tends to blend with the shirt. If so, I will only grumble about the Carhartt.
Comment by Archiesmom Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:04 pm
Crazybleedingheart — thanks for the link to the Radogno photo. I literally shrieked with laughter.
Comment by Soccermom Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:07 pm
BR: “You’re not gonna mention that, uh, budget thing in your speech, are you?”
POTUS: “That depends. Do I have to ride to the capitol in that smelly old van over there?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:10 pm
Sorry Mr. President,
The airport has no fuel due to the budget, but we have a lovely room at the LaQuinta for you until we resolve this.
Comment by SWSM Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:13 pm
POTUS: “You know, Bruce, a house divided against itself cannot stand.”
BR: “How about nine houses?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:14 pm
Mr. President,
Do you say governin, or governing?
Comment by SWSM Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:14 pm
I can’t believe BVR welcomed the POTUS wearing a nylon windbreaker - show a little class. After all, you are a billionaire, you can afford a good top coat!
Comment by illini Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:15 pm
They cleaned the snow from the whole tarmac except for this exact spot?
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:15 pm
Glad you enjoyed it, Soccermom!
===
- No Longer A Lurker - Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 1:50 pm:
“Hello, Mr. President. I want you to know I actually penciled your full name in on my official calendar rather than just using your initials.” ==
+10
Comment by crazybleedingheart Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:16 pm
BR: Nice to see ya. You are leavin’ on time, right? My friend Ken Griffin is flyin’ in and he needs the space for his jet.
Comment by Nearly Normal Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:19 pm
Stop dropping g’s and pass a budget.
Comment by Ryan Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:20 pm
Rauner did have a tie on. The News-Gazette had a better picture angle.
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2016-02-10/live-obama-springfield.html
Comment by Anon221 Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:26 pm
The president to the governor “What the H is wrong with you?
Comment by Mama Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:30 pm
“Yes, I do remember the old days. While you were in the ‘hood community-organizin’, I was a few miles away, in a different world, sipping a fine Bordeaux and workin’ on a little long range financial plan for the state.”
Comment by Stumpy's bunker Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:46 pm
Don’t get your hopes up, Guv. Gerrymandering is a national issue and can’t be resolved by just a few states.
Also, thanks for the offer to drink beer. Unlike you and Rich Miller, I don’t drink before 5 pm, and I’ve got to hit the road.
Comment by Austin Blvd Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 2:54 pm
“…and I’ll be bringing this Ken Dunkin guy back with me. His country needs him to monitor Taliban activity at a remote outpost in Afghanistan.”
“You sure? How do you know he won’t switch teams?”
Comment by Stumpy's bunker Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 3:08 pm
“The attitude dictates that you don’t care whether she comes, stays, lays, or prays. I mean whatever happens, your toes are still tappin’. Now when you got that, then you have the attitude.”
Comment by Jack Stephens Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 3:20 pm
Are you stag?
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 3:29 pm
Mr. President, you took a big risk flying in here today with these millions of snow geese in the sky. Me, I just rode my horse in.
Comment by Vole Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 3:38 pm
Im about to brow beat you without mentioning your name
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 3:45 pm
Help me Obi-Wan Obama. You are my only hope.
Comment by Enviro Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 3:46 pm
Enjoy Illinois friend?
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 3:55 pm
Maybe….they just said….Hello.
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:01 pm
Rauner: “If you mention term limits my way, there will be a nice $500 million donation to your library.”
Obama: “Now that’s golden!”
Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:06 pm
Sorry about the red carpet I sent it to Dunkin’s office
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:08 pm
BR: “Didja hear Chris Christie dropped out?”
POTUS: “Oh, the humanity!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:19 pm
BR: “I’m shakin’ up Springfield.”
POTUS: “Like the sign says in souvenir shops, ‘You break it, You own it.’”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:25 pm
Goldberg said to give you a loral and hardy handshake
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:32 pm
“Bernie??? Ha! You think you guys got problems? WE have Donald Trump!”
Comment by Stumpy's bunker Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:43 pm
Aloha, Mr Hand!
Comment by Jack Stephens Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 4:48 pm
There will be a budget when lame ducks fly
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 5:33 pm
Help me obi Wan obama
You must turn away from the dark side, give up the turn around agenda and pass a budget.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 5:39 pm
Primary education,your about to be schooled in the primary governor
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 5:44 pm
If you don’t get back on that plane, you’ll regret it. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but soon, and for the rest of your life. They’re about to foreclose on the runway.
Comment by Whatever Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 5:45 pm
Play nice, I know people who can tie you up in knots with an audit.
I will see your State police and raise you the Secret Service for protection.
You can keep your friend’s charter plane, I have Air Force 1. My plane flies when ever I am ready, goes wherever I want and I don’t get delayed by air traffic control.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 5:47 pm
How do you deal with recalcitrant opposition?
Pass a budget.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 5:54 pm
POTUS….”now go home and get your shine box!”
Comment by Gordon Willis Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 8:31 pm
I’m here to endorse Juliana Stratton who are you?
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 10:36 pm
Who in H do you think you are a superstar? Governor?
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 10, 16 @ 10:54 pm
You coming to my stag party?
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 11, 16 @ 7:19 am