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* All alone on the dais…
First through the breakfast buffet to take his seat? That'd be House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. pic.twitter.com/NS2obzuwou
— Bill Ruthhart (@BillRuthhart) July 25, 2016
* The Question: What was he thinking?
posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:48 am
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The National Fan Club will come to order.
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:50 am
Oh my, even Lisa skipped this.
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:51 am
Plotting the next 10 moves in the chess game known as Illinois politics.
Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:52 am
It’s good to be away from Illinois. No one knows me here.
Comment by Keyser Soze Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:52 am
“Speaker, we’re all in ‘Salon 3′ eating”
“I know”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:54 am
Crude, no apples.
Comment by Norseman Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:56 am
“Am I in the right place?…..maybe this is the Sandack fundraiser….heh…I crack myself up.”
Comment by Saluki Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:56 am
“It’s 10:30… 10:30 Eastern time?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:56 am
It is often said that Speaker Madigan is the smartest politician in the room.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:56 am
What was he thinking? I’m hungry
Comment by very old soil Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 11:57 am
“I deserve to be first in a place where it’s not known how important I am”
Comment by Belle Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:01 pm
I am the Democratic Party of Illinois
Comment by Amalia Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:02 pm
Practicing my staredown of whoever arrives second.
Comment by Robert the Bruce Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:02 pm
“No. They’re ALL taken. Now let me eat in peace”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:04 pm
Have to get to the meeting room early if you want a seat at the table.
Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:04 pm
Scrapple?….this looks like fried Spam.
Comment by Samuel Gompers Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:05 pm
I have been through how many governors? Why can’t I teach this guy anything? If only he would learn to play the game.
Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:07 pm
I can’t believe I made the rookie mistake of going first…
Comment by Jay Dee Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:08 pm
Not pictured, the House Dem staffer who camped out overnight to hold the first spot in line.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:09 pm
Easy crowd.
Comment by Groucho Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:10 pm
They couldnt find a simple apple supplier…..
Comment by Ghost Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:10 pm
I have to get this done.
Comment by Outsider Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:11 pm
“Lonely, I’m Mr. Lonely..”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djU4Lq_5EaM
Comment by Empty Suit Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:12 pm
“It’s okay, but it isn’t Saputo’s.”
Comment by G'Kar Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:14 pm
Buffet line sure is quick when you bring your own apples
Comment by Baloneymous Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:15 pm
He doesn’t need to work the room.
Comment by Ray del Camino Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:17 pm
“I was here before you and I’ll be here after you’re gone.” I wonder who he was thinking about…
Comment by Cog Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:25 pm
“I mean…I know we told our targets to avoid fueling Rauner’s attack adds, but jeez…”
Comment by Greatplainser Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:26 pm
“Everyone, everyone, let’s eat in moderation. Let us not eat in the extreme”.
Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:27 pm
“Mapes, Mapes…no one is allowed to eat on this floor either. have them take food outside”.
Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:30 pm
Take note … following me, you’ll always end up second!
Comment by BBG Watch Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:32 pm
What was Sale thinking?
Comment by Go Sox Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:32 pm
“Note to Self: Next time be more specific to staff than just telling them to invite ‘everyone that matters’.”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:33 pm
You have to be first through the buffet if you don’t want the picked over scraps.
Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:40 pm
Breakfast of Champions - bran muffin and a cup of coffee.
Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:41 pm
“All these empty chairs… Where’s Clint Eastwood when you need him?”
“Now that the doors have been opened for Clinton supporters, when are they going to open the doors for Sanders?”
“Thank you, friends, for coming…”
Comment by Stuff Happens Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:48 pm
“Ahhhh… breakfast with my favorite person.”
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:49 pm
Madigan addresses his fan club.
Comment by Ahoy! Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 12:59 pm
Spending a little quiet time planning the 2018 election …
Comment by RNUG Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 1:08 pm
The sign should have ILL. That’s how we feel.
Comment by pool boy Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 1:16 pm
Speaker Madigan and the brunch lines he controls.
Comment by lasalle Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 1:23 pm
“I’m here for the Ted Baxter School of Famous Broadcasters”
Comment by Stones Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 1:26 pm
At a half million a seat, it’s gonna cost a little to fill this room. Fortunately, I’ve got it.
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 1:33 pm
“Nooooboooooody knoooowwws the trouble I’ve seeeen…”
Comment by LessAnon? Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 1:36 pm
Who took my stapler?
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 1:52 pm
“My fellow supporters, I recommend the egg and cheese omelette”
Comment by Clark Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 1:58 pm
“If you don’t get a seat early, you miss the Road Runner cartoons.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 2:01 pm
“Reputation is an idle and most false imposition, oft got without merit and lost without deserving.”
Comment by benniefly2 Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 2:03 pm
“Early to bed
and lots of ambition
make for a happy
career politician.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 2:04 pm
“Just me, and the chairs I control.”
Comment by Harold Hill Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 2:15 pm
For the first time, the Speaker lays all his cards on the table.
Comment by Whatever Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 2:22 pm
Arrive early…leave early. Old man Daley never got a cold meal.
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 2:30 pm
Illinois chairman
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 2:34 pm
” I call to order the meeting of all Democrats interested in reforming Illinois government and our business environment”
Adjourned
Comment by Lucky Pierre Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 2:36 pm
“Now what was that quote about “when Thomas Jefferson dined alone’?
Comment by Bigtwich Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 2:40 pm
Madigan, party of one, your table is ready.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 3:06 pm
“I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I dine alone
Sweep the streets I used to own
Never an honest word and that was when I ruled the world.”
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 3:55 pm
“Perhaps you’re wondering why I called all of you here…”
Comment by IllinoisBoi Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 4:32 pm
“Now, where is Brown with my Apple Juice?”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 7:01 pm
I have choose this moment to announce my bid for govenor
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 7:03 pm
All the world’s a stage
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 7:15 pm
Chris is holding up the line having a fit over the macaroni and cheese
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 7:18 pm
I’m tired of hearing about Hillary’s E mail
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 7:31 pm
Everyone lost their appetite…Bus leaves for Pat and Mikes
Cheesestake palace at 11:00.
Comment by the Cardinal Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 9:01 pm
Got to get this down and go talk to people.
Comment by Way Way Down Here Tuesday, Jul 26, 16 @ 9:35 pm