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* White House pool report…

Obama stepped off AF1 at 1:14 pm into snow flakes and a brisk wind
They were greeted by mayor Rahm Emanuel w hugs -all of the pols in suit jackets no coats
Malia went straight for the car
The pols stopped to talk for a bit before getting into the motorcade
At 1:19 p.m., we’re heading in motorcade to university

* From a pic snapped by a reporter…

* The Question: What do you think the preznit said to hizzoner?

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 2:53 pm

Comments

Get out of the shot Rahm.

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 2:57 pm
“You can have my library, but I’m heading back to Hawaii. I don’ have to live in this climate.”

Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 2:57 pm
We’re both lame ducks, but at least I can blame the 22nd Amendment for my situation.

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 2:59 pm
*deep breath*
*sigh*
*walks away*

Comment by jerry 101 Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 2:59 pm
Sox tickets for tomorrow?

Comment by Stones Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:01 pm
“Can’t you appoint Rauner to something?”

“He’s your friend, Rahm… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:03 pm
“Black Lives Matter”

Comment by AlfondoGonz Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:04 pm
Eddie Johnson? It’s like you want the Justice Department to stick around forever.

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:04 pm
“Rahm, all I can do is hope Hillary appoints you to her cabinet… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:05 pm
Where’s Toni?

Comment by A guy Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:05 pm
You told the protesters UIC, right?

Comment by A guy Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:06 pm
“No, Rahm. It’s like I told you on the phone: I don’t want a new chief-of-staff.”

– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:06 pm
“Rahm, I told you a second term only brings a mayor trouble… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:07 pm
“Is that Dunkin over there trying to get my attention?”

Comment by Whatever Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:11 pm
“One thing I have learned is that some people don’t change…and some weather too.”

Comment by Saluki Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:14 pm
Teachers going on strike, unfunded pensions, violence out of control and a governor trying to out Trump Trump.

If a crisis is a terrible thing to waste, what happens when you have this many crises?

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:17 pm
Rahm - opportunity beckons! How many “serious crises” do you have going on now?

Comment by Res Melius Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:22 pm
Obsma, you don’t come to Illinois and talk to a man like Rauner like that!”
“Rham, you’re like my older brother, and I love you, but don’t ever take sides with anyone against the family again, ever.

Comment by Ghost Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:23 pm
Sorry 47th. You beat me to it.

Comment by Res Melius Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:24 pm
Grab the bags…

Comment by Commonsense in Illnois Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:26 pm
Security!

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:30 pm
Rahm, You have to solve your own problems. I have my own set of problems to solve like the U.S. Supreme Court appointment.

Comment by Mama Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:33 pm
So when I come back to Chicago…you’re going to be in D.C. by then right?

Comment by Veil of Ignorance Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:36 pm
My kid wants to go to her room.

Comment by A guy Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:41 pm
…and you want to be my latex salesman…

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:41 pm
“Sorry, Rauner isn’t qualified to sit on the Supreme Court. I’m not changing my nominee.”

Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:45 pm
“What are you doin’ here?”

Comment by JS Mill Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:47 pm
“And not only do I not have any friends in the legislative branch, none of my enemies fear me anymore.”

“I know, right? Me too!”

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:49 pm
OK Rahm, we should be back in a few hours. Why don’t you give Air Force One over there a good wash and get a nice coat of wax on her. Don’t forget to vacuum the carpet too, especially back where the press sit, and check the paper towels in the forward lav.

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:53 pm
Thanks Mr. President, but trying to break the awkward silence just makes it more awkward.

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 3:58 pm
If we can get Billy Kelly lined up again to run for governor again, you would control the city and the State.

Obama - Don’t blame me, he’s your friend.
Rahm - Sigh, I know that but I don’t know what to do with him. He isn’t helping things like I thought he would.

Rahm - Be my friend … Godfather.

Comment by Huh? Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 4:06 pm
“Thanks Rahm, I can take it from here… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 4:10 pm
“Police: ‘Emotionally unstable’ man missing from Hermosa”

I expect a lot more emotionally unstable people will be put out on the streets.

Comment by Mama Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 4:13 pm
Sorry Rich… wrong post.

Comment by Mama Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 4:14 pm
I’ll try to keep Justice off your back for as long as I can, but with the police shooting publicity, there is too much to sweep under the rug.

Comment by Huh? Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 4:16 pm
Obama - Has he done anything illegal that would trigger an Federal investigation?
Rahm - Sigh, nothing yet.

Comment by Huh? Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 4:21 pm
Obama: “Now go home and get your shine box! “

Comment by Gordon Willis Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 4:26 pm
Obama - We have to stand here for a few minutes to give Miller’s caption contest something to write about.
Rahm - Ok, I will shuffle my feet and look away in disgust.
Obama - So how is the family?
Rahm - Good, coming over for dinner tonight?
Obama - Naw, have to go to California for a fund raiser.

Comment by Huh? Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 4:26 pm
“You know, Barack, we’re going to mess up JoanP’s bus.”

“Yeah, but she’ll blame you, Rahm.”

Comment by JoanP Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 4:37 pm
I’m sure the Governor will be here any minute Barack. I sent him about a dozen e-mails, so I know he’s got the info. And I’ve been texting Madigan all morning. Not sure why he’s late too.

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 4:41 pm
“Dang it, she’s standing right there isn’t she? Nice to see you Valerie…”

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 4:52 pm
“Good to see ya, Mayor Daley!”

Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 5:04 pm
“Only 43 comments so far? Try waving your arms or something. Point your finger at me, make a goofy face.”

“This is my goofy face.”

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 5:12 pm
Sit down Mayor, we’ll talk later.

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 5:13 pm
Who’s this Goldberg that writes the governor’s thank-you notes?

Comment by Rabid Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 5:30 pm
47 is en fuego today! Nicely done, sir.

Caption-

“From what I could see out the window, Cubs Park still looks like a dump. We don’t have any money there, right?”

Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 5:55 pm
Let’s skip manny’ and go to Arby’s

Comment by Rabid Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 5:57 pm
What do you mean the govenor has the tri state down to one lane with no exits?

Comment by Rabid Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 6:04 pm
The indictment is coming and Hillary is going to prison, Joe Biden will be the candidate!!!

Comment by FBI Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 8:27 pm
Here’s a few dollars, it looks like you’re a little short.

Comment by Quizzical Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 10:08 pm
BO “You only think its cold, you aint seen nothing yet”

Comment by NothsideNoMore Friday, Apr 8, 16 @ 7:59 am
“If you resign people will forget all about this police stuff
in s few years, Hey how are the plans for my library going?

Comment by the Cardinal Friday, Apr 8, 16 @ 8:02 am
Don’t shoot.

Comment by LBJ Friday, Apr 8, 16 @ 9:15 am
Can we stop by Portillo’s?

Comment by Union Man Friday, Apr 8, 16 @ 9:20 am
The big difference between us is “my lame duck status” is official and mandated. Yours is just better known and quantified.

Comment by A guy Friday, Apr 8, 16 @ 9:22 am