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The Illinois Republican Party is hoping to profit from the March 15 presidential primary by holding a fundraising dinner in honor of Gov. Bruce Rauner on the Friday before Election Day.
Already, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has confirmed he’ll be there, and all of the current GOP presidential contenders, including Donald Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio, have been invited to the reception and dinner at the Palmer House Hilton. Even some of the former Republican presidential candidates have been asked to attend.
Tickets for the event start at $500 per person and go up to $40,000 to serve as a “Gold Sponsor,” which includes two tables of 10 with a photo opportunity and a one-year membership in the “Governor’s Council.”
* The Question: Your best guess for the benefit(s) received for serving on the “Governor’s Council”?
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:11 pm
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Best guess at benefit? Bearing the blame.
Comment by Colin O'Scopey Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:13 pm
Whatever the opposite of Cannoli is…
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:15 pm
My comment would get me banned for life … how about Beers with the Gov at Obed.
Comment by Spliff Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:15 pm
You get to phone up Monsignor Boland and say, “the check’s in the mail — not!”
Cracks up the Frat Boys during their Bro-Downs, every time.
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:20 pm
Not being on the wrong side of a vengeful Governor who will try to make you very sorry you didn’t go along with him.
Comment by AC Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:20 pm
Not having to appear near Brucie!
Comment by D.P.Gumby Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:20 pm
All phone calls from Roberta Lynch are forwarded to you.
Comment by Red Dig Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:20 pm
Front row seats to the end of the world.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:21 pm
A box of dropped “g’s”, poison pills, a Timex watch, and a Carhartt jacket.
Comment by Jon Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:22 pm
Naming rights for closed homeless shelters?
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:22 pm
A year’s free tuition for one child at Chicago State University
Comment by Chicago PR Guy Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:24 pm
His email address?
Comment by Century Club Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:26 pm
It would be fascinating to be golden little fly on the wall during this election season.
Watching the GOP gears grind/lurch/slip while they figure out what to shut down, obstruct, and burn-up next, would be fascinating. /s
Comment by cdog Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:26 pm
Willy - you mean tiramisu?!
Comment by Team Sleep Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:27 pm
You get added to the short list of bidders for soon to be closed State and local government facilities …
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:27 pm
Preferred seating for “An Evening with Richard Goldberg” at Prairie Capital Convention Center.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:29 pm
A weekend of skeet shooting peasants with the Governor on either his Wyoming or Montana ranch.
Comment by Tominchicago Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:29 pm
The dinner features homeless children serving as waitstaff and carrying racks of lamb on solid gold platters for the donors’ dining pleasure and then quickly ushered out as to not to disturb the senses of those in attendance.
Comment by Tommydanger Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:30 pm
Lifetime subscription to “Goldberg Gems” - a texting service with a Rich Goldberg “Quote of the Day” sent to you, daily.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:30 pm
Also, you get added to the “big donors” list for future allocations /not s
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:30 pm
Your very own autographed SuperStar tee-shirt.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:30 pm
Team Carhartt jackets
Comment by burbanite Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:31 pm
You get to appropriate the budget line item of your choice!
Comment by Anon Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:32 pm
Ah yes, Governor’s Council Local 21, organized in 1818. Membership includes no health insurance, educational incentives, or cause for advancement unless you are already in leadership. But hey, you get a picture for you office wall!!!!
Comment by Downstate GOP Faithless Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:34 pm
A “John Cameron Swayze” torture tested watch. It takes a licking and keeps on ticking..
Comment by Mouthy Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:34 pm
A personalized voice mail message recording from Governor Rauner: “Hello, you’ve reached Ron Sandack. He can’t come to the phone right now, because he’s helpin’ me negotiate a labor contract in bad faith.”
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:34 pm
You get to tailgate at a Bears game in his 1993 Trashcan van, 2 bottles of 1985 Richebourg Grand Cru wine, 4 Gurkha Black Dragon cigars, and a photo with him?
Comment by Citadel Guy Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:35 pm
Free oil changes for life at Happy’s in Spring Valley.
Comment by Team Sleep Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:35 pm
A fully vested membership in SERS for $40,000?
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:36 pm
Thinking more antipasto - Team Sleep -
Stuff toy owl that says “Sandack! Sandack!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:36 pm
Be the one and only person who’s a member of the Council…
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:37 pm
Joy rides in the trashcanvan
Comment by JS Mill Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:37 pm
Funny, I’ve not yet received an invitation.
Comment by X-prof Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:38 pm
A thank you card from Griffin and the Koch Brothers for your “chickenfeed” level donation.
Comment by out of touch Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:39 pm
Really good wine.
Comment by Because I said so.... Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:39 pm
A pound of cure?
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:39 pm
The sacred honor of decanting the wine at the next gathering of The Superstars.
Comment by Beaner Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:39 pm
A Carhartt jacket
Comment by Stones Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:39 pm
Benefit: A personal slice of Dunkin.
Comment by X-prof Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:40 pm
A sweet picture with Governor Rauner and a real headache when you try to run for office as a Democrat, amirite Donna More?
Comment by LizPhairTax Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:41 pm
Fine wine and tuna.
Comment by Iron Lady Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:41 pm
Enjoy Ron Sandack as your butler-for-a-day?
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:42 pm
A free case of Stag.
Comment by AC Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:42 pm
You get nothing.
Because… Madigan!
– MrJM
Comment by @MisterJayEm Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:42 pm
Courtside seats with Ken Dunkin.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:43 pm
Willy - good point. Either a good antipasto or a lovely house salad with extra pepperoncinis. But a good tiramisu is hard to beat!
Comment by Team Sleep Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:45 pm
Ken Dunkin’s pocket square collection from the previous General Assembly
Comment by Team Sleep Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:45 pm
A personalized caption contest on Capitol Fax.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:47 pm
Only Gold level for 40K? What, no Platinum??? Geez… not rich enough for my blood! /s
Comment by Anon221 Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:47 pm
An framed photo of Oscar soiling the rug in the Governor’s mansion.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:48 pm
The opportunity to squirm and wonder why you wasted $40k on a guy who has more money than he knows what to do with in a lifetime.
The post begs the question of why is a fundraiser needed for 1.4%?
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:49 pm
They’ll be asked to guess what LSSI is and most of them will respond, “Let’s study self importance.”
Comment by Tommydanger Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:49 pm
An autographed, first edition copy of ‘Snark for Dummies’ by Richard Goldberg
Comment by Gumby Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:49 pm
Its actually a specialty wine of the month club.
Here are some past vintages:
Madigan Malbec - Hints of clover and fruit berries with just a dash of maniacal totalitarianism.
Mike Z’s Zinfandel - Strong notes of superstardom with just the right balance of floral tones and ham fisted administration.
The Rahm Riesling - A crisp and full-bodied wine that goes well with seared steak and dead fish.
Comment by Abe the Babe Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:50 pm
A Jason Gonzales parking permit.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:52 pm
A one year state social services contract to provide home care for seniors. Zero cash flow payments from the state, but you get a good feeling for helping seniors.
Comment by One of the 35 Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:52 pm
Bryce Benton will wash your car.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:53 pm
Autographed photo of the Govenor Rauner and a piece of scalp from a current AFSME member displayed in an attractive clear case with certificate of authenticity.
Comment by GOP Extremist Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:54 pm
Have your child clouted into a CPS magnet school?
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:54 pm
A recording of President Obama on your voice mail telling callers, “Sit down - we’ll talk later.”
Comment by Excessively Rabid Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:55 pm
The complete works of Charles Dickens, with all the funniest parts highlighted in gold.
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:56 pm
“You’ll get nothing — and like it!”
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 2:58 pm
Bryce Benton will star in your country music video.
Comment by GOP Extremist Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:02 pm
You get to listen to Bruce go on and on about his Turnaround Agenda and the evil Michael Madigan. Oh wait, that doesn’t cost anything.
Comment by Sir Reel Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:03 pm
Control of @GovRauner for a day.
Use of the Raunerite Press Shop for prank press releases.
Hold all 66 voting keys, get one gold replica after
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:04 pm
you get to keep the wine cork from dinner
Comment by frisbee Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:07 pm
You get to be his proxy for next year’s National Governor’s Association meeting:http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Rauner-Skips-National-Governors-Association-Meeting-369576851.html
Comment by Anon221 Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:08 pm
One free veto of your choice
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:20 pm
One’s choice of:
- a road trip, riding on the back of Bruce’s motorcycle.
OR
- a road trip riding in the back seat of Bruce’s VW bus.
Either prize comes with your own Carhartt jacket matching Bruce’s own jacket - and of course Bruce driving.
Comment by Joe M Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:23 pm
fava beans
Comment by walker Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:23 pm
Monogrammed parachute as the state goes over the cliff.
Comment by Past the Rule of 85 Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:27 pm
‘Your best guess for the benefit(s) received for serving on the “Governor’s Council”?’
A complementary subscription to The Chicago S̶u̶n̶-̶T̶i̶m̶e̶s̶ Tribune.
– MrJM
Comment by @MisterJayEm Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:31 pm
Appointment to the board of overseers for both
Lutheran Family Services and Catholic Charities
of greater Chicago plus as a free added extra
front row seating for all Walter Payton Prep
events.
Comment by Illinoisvoter Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:33 pm
Monogrammed bottle of peptobismal for the case of heartburn that you will get after listening to the politicians bragging about how they are going to save us from ourselves.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:37 pm
Entered in a drawing to be spokesperson for the Turnaround Agenda
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:38 pm
Bobblehead dolls of Ken Dunkin,Corey Brooks and Rev. James Meeks.
Comment by jt Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:43 pm
A deck of cards with pictures of the finest Rauner wines. What do you expect for a measly $40k, an actual bottle? Not hardly.
Comment by Norseman Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:52 pm
A $100K a year Chief of Staff for their spouse; Benefits included.
Comment by Beaner Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:53 pm
Cameo appearance in a future episode of Dad’s Home State.
Comment by Austin Blvd Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:56 pm
Engraved silver-plated pocket flask filled with kool-aid
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 3:58 pm
Set of boning knifes
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 4:08 pm
Free admission to the Cruz-Rauner seminar on shutting down government. First 25 registrants get in free to the Cruz-Rauner bonus seminar entitled, “Fooling the Folks with Fabulous Fibs.”
Comment by Norseman Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 4:17 pm
Gold key to the van
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 4:17 pm
A chance to win a pizza and wings party for you 20 friends at the Governors Mansion. Enjoy pizza, wings and musical performances by “The Reforms ” and “Status Quo” with a special appearance from the Turn-Around dancers!!
Comment by GOP Extremist Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 4:21 pm
A one-way ticket out of Illinois to the destination of your choice.
Comment by Esteban Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 4:24 pm
Use of the governors personal silver spoon that was given to him at birth. But …only for your dessert.
Comment by Nobody Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 4:27 pm
Free tickets to the Bears or Cub game?
Comment by Mama Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 4:32 pm
Slay the golden calf for gold burgers
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 4:41 pm
A Governor’s autographed copy of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life”, where Bruce details his high regard for Mr Potter, and what the movie meant to him.
Comment by woodstock willy Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 4:53 pm
Hand-made Grass Bowl.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 5:00 pm
What group wouldn’t want to “profit” off of a fundraiser? Has Pearson ever used the profit motive to describe liberal/Democratic fundraising?
Comment by Truck stop Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 5:15 pm
===Has Pearson ever used the profit motive to describe liberal/Democratic fundraising?===
Another victim.
Sheesh.
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 5:18 pm
Goldberg will counsel the council
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 6:12 pm
Free tickets?
Mama- I think it would be free tickets to a Steelers game.
Comment by Keyrock Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 6:26 pm
A “Support Right to Work” t-shirt in AFSCME green.
Comment by Finally Out (and now very glad to be) Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 6:43 pm
Can I get appointed to this private partner commission alongside DCEO?if so, sign me up for two tables.
Comment by blue dog dem Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 7:42 pm
Given the right to vote on the turnaround agenda
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 8:16 pm
A night at the museum
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 8:44 pm
All you can eat Oreos and Ritz Crackers?
Comment by blue dog dem Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 8:46 pm
Schticky
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 9:05 pm
Grief counselor available for midterm crises
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 10:13 pm
Tickets to gonzo’s swearing in
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 10:21 pm
Illinois Republicans are trying to pawn him off as VP.
Comment by Liberty Wednesday, Feb 24, 16 @ 11:01 pm
Evelyn’s report on best cow tipping county
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 25, 16 @ 7:13 am
Honorary degree from any university
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 25, 16 @ 7:18 am
The shredded Illinois constitution used for confetti,and laughing gas balloon drop
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 25, 16 @ 7:25 am
Selfie’s with a Canadian anchor baby
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 25, 16 @ 8:06 am
If you’re on the Governor’s Council, you’ve already won the lottery of life.
The benefit? “Turnaround Agenda” cash flow from the riff-raff so that you can continue to live in the manner to which you’ve become accustomed.
Comment by Stumpy's bunker Thursday, Feb 25, 16 @ 8:25 am