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* As expected…
Suburban Republican officials have chosen a replacement to fill the term of former state Rep. Ronald L. Sandack, the outspoken ally of Gov. Bruce Rauner who resigned abruptly on July 24.
David Olsen, 27, a member of the Downers Grove village council, was picked by the Republican Party chairmen of DuPage and Will counties to represent the 81st House district through January.
* I wish I could’ve found a pic of Olsen actually wearing the hat, but this one will have to suffice for now…
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:21 pm
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“I’m not Ron Sandack.”
Comment by Anon Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:26 pm
The Children’s Crusade.
Comment by Matt Vernau Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:28 pm
Everything’s coming up Milhouse!
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:28 pm
Olsen leads a group of supporters safely through a school crosswalk on their way to the playground for some mid-afternoon fun.
Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:34 pm
“Mom? Mom! I’m over here. Yes I’ll be sure to change out of my good clothes before I go play. SHEESH”
Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:36 pm
I’m told this is the way Jason Plummer got his start.
Comment by Give Me A Break Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:39 pm
Plastic boater- $1.00
A Flag to Remember Tie- $13.99 (real price, I looked it up)
Snapping a pic with an awkward salute- Priceless
Comment by Anon221 Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:41 pm
“Hey Bruce, thanks for the new suit.”
Comment by No Longer A Lurker Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:42 pm
I hope Olsen doesn’t get too comfortable #TeamGreg
Comment by DS Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:42 pm
“No, Sir. I don’t know if it is legal to burn this tie. No, I don’t want to find out either…”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:42 pm
“I’ll carry this hat. If I wear it, Miller will publish it and let his crew shred me for a day somewhere down the line”
Kid gets an A for foresight.
Comment by A guy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:43 pm
To get candy little boy you have to sit on the side lines not walk in the parade.
Comment by Nieva Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:44 pm
Here are 2 pictures of him with a different yet no less patriotic hat (you may need to be logged on to facebook to see them)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152437812090141
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151678096440141
Comment by Grand Avenue Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:45 pm
=== Yes I’ll be sure to change out of my good clothes before I go play===
You don’t know him. Those are his play clothes.
And..
===I hope Olsen doesn’t get too comfortable #TeamGreg===
I think Team Greg needs a good cry. Their only decent chance….got hacked.
Comment by A guy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:46 pm
Olsen is roundly booed by classmates for not having candy to throw.
Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:46 pm
“Just remember, finish the parade, you get ice cream, finish the parade, you get ice cream… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:46 pm
47th Ward - the winner.
But seriously. THAT is the future of the Downers Grove Republican Party? Yeah, that’s going to rock the electorate there. He seems like that good little kid (who we all hated) who wants to please the grown-ups. And I guess he has.
Comment by phocion Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:47 pm
= I think Team Greg needs a good cry. Their only decent chance….got hacked. =
To quote Jake Arrieta: “Whatever helps you sleep at night. Just know, it won’t matter.”
Just having some fun here haha
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:49 pm
Jason Plummer must be crushed that he is too old for the 20-something revolution that is occurring in the GA.
Comment by Blago's Hare Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:49 pm
“I’m as qualified as any person Rauner picks off the street… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:50 pm
Well, they don’t call it Downers Grove for nothing
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:51 pm
Little does Davey know that Rauner only handed him the keys because he thought he was the valet
Comment by AlfondoGonz Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:51 pm
That picture makes it look like he’s towering over everyone else. Is he that tall, or is it just the camera angle?
Comment by Grand Avenue Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:51 pm
@FakeGregHose - the kid wearing his communion suit in a parade… Thats who I’m going to lose to #JustKidding #CantHelpIt
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:51 pm
Everyone brought their A game in the comments section today lol
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:53 pm
Gee, Mr. Zimmer was right! I like the way I look!
Comment by Old Shepherd Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:53 pm
David Olsen proudly displays the voting hand that is now at the governor’s disposal.
Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:54 pm
I’m over here mom and yes, I have sunscreen on. That’s why I’m not wearing the hat.
Comment by Jocko Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:55 pm
G Ave., the pic is a little deceiving, but he’s tall. 6 or 6′1″.
Comment by A guy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:56 pm
@FakeGregHose - Maybe Proft & Uihlein will turn on him? #SoYouSayTheresAChance
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:56 pm
But where are his 6-pack abs?
Comment by Joe Cannon Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:57 pm
27 is looking mighty young these days
Comment by Amalia Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:58 pm
@FakeGregHose - Olsen isn’t wearing a Carhartt, so maybe Rauner won’t be involved #MoneyQuestion #ComfortableInHisRaunerwear
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:59 pm
Mike Madigan has been Speaker for longer than I’ve been alive.
Comment by truth squad Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 3:59 pm
“Who’s the kid? Not really sure, but I got me this new t-shirt for walking in the parade!”
Comment by JS Mill Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:01 pm
Desecrating the American Flag, patriotically!
Comment by JS Mill Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:02 pm
“Oh Boy! A real life Fire Truck! Hey!… Wave back!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:03 pm
DuPage GOP Chairman: Does anyone here not have a Twitter account?
David Olsen raises hand
DuPage GOP Chairman: Say hello to your new State Rep!
Comment by Grand Avenue Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:05 pm
“Does it even matter who it is, he’s Rauner’s now… less the props it seems… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:06 pm
“He wanted to wear the Searsucker suit… shorts, Buster Browns and all… so this was our compromise… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:08 pm
Does he get a double thick layer of tinfoil to protet again those darn “cyber” attacks?
Comment by Anonin' Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:08 pm
“I’m not worried, I saw him coloring in a Jeanne Ives coloring book about state government. He’s ready… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:09 pm
“He can’t let go of the hat. Cotton Candy fingers… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:10 pm
“Hello!… Visit me in Washington DC anytime… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:11 pm
“Hello… Hi… If Bruce says so I will… Hi… Hello… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:13 pm
You’re? Oops, obviously, I meant your.
Comment by Delimma Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:14 pm
Suit/long sleeves…every one else shorts/tshirts. Act cool…..stay cool.
Comment by zatoichi Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:14 pm
“Dear Diary,
Oh man, this is SO sweet! There’s no telling how many rare Pokémon Go items can only be found under the dome…”
Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:15 pm
“This is what I’m going to do with my hand every time Bruce asks “all in favor?”
Comment by Anon Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:15 pm
“Hi… Hello… No, I plan to stay in this job for at least a year or so… Hey… Hello… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:16 pm
Hi, I’m David Welter! No, sorry, I’m Nick Sauer. No, wrong again, darn. I mean, hi I’m Ryan Spain.
Comment by Lou Brown Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:18 pm
“Hey… Hello… Hey!… Hi… I’ll work hard for Bruce, I promise… Hello… Hey… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:21 pm
Lambda Lambda Lambda’s newest recruit.
Do I get bonus points for using a movie reference from before he was born?
Comment by Red tower. Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:24 pm
“Hey, Chris Nybo!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:27 pm
A refugee from the Herb Tarlek look a like contest.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:29 pm
“The suit works, but the white socks and boat shoes… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:30 pm
“I’m not saying he takes himself too seriously, but he was practicing his wave in the back of the station wagon all the way here… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:32 pm
“No, the tie isn’t a clip-on but his Buster Browns have fake laces… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:34 pm
Anon 4:29, I was just about to post this when I saw your comment:
“Les Nessman? No, but I get that all the time!”
So, starting over:
“I look like who? Sheila Simon? Who’s that?”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:38 pm
“Some people has a sense of superiority over others… Bruce doesn’t wear ties to mock the little people, Olsen wears suits in parades to feel superior over little people… Simple”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:43 pm
4:29 Anon, I was going with Les Nessman until I saw your post.
Starting over;
“Who did you say I look like? Sheila Simon? Who is that? And why do people laugh when I say ‘Who’?”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:43 pm
“Hi… See me in the tie… I’m important… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:44 pm
“This IS us doing our best…. We tried that… It was either this or the white dinner jacket, black bow tie and wingtip shoes… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:46 pm
“Great. Thanks a lot. He’s gonna sleep with that hat now until school starts… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:49 pm
“I’m not saying he’s a climber, but he told a bunch of people he plans on staying in the state house until he turns 30 and then he can be appointed to the US Senate… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:52 pm
Yikes Willy. This guy sure has some acreage in your head.
Comment by A guy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:55 pm
“This is casual for Olsen. Business casual is when he does t have French cut cuffs… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 4:58 pm
“I’m glad he went ‘No Hanky’… that would be too much… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 5:00 pm
“Plans after the parade? I think Olsen said he was going to play croquet and have a tall glass of ‘lemon-add’…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 5:03 pm
“Well, we talked about that, but Olsen felt the polo golf shirt, khaki shorts and the sweater around his neck… that’s just way too ’street’ for him… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 5:07 pm
Abrupt resignations have certainly given a boost to his political career.
Comment by Mike Jones Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 5:11 pm
“Good morning, and in case I don’t see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!”
(Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank, The Truman Show)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWcZKrP2sDU
Comment by cdog Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 5:14 pm
“So, after I bought this suit, …and 5 Dr. Peppers,… with the money I had left I bought a shrimpin’ boat… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 5:20 pm
“Yikes Willy. This guy sure has some acreage in your head.”
He posted without irony.
– MrJM
Comment by @MisterJayEm Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 5:27 pm
“Young Republican, 1916.”
Comment by walker Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 5:39 pm
“Olsen calls this his ‘Professor Harold Hill’ look, less the ribboned boater hat…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 5:43 pm
OW, kind of funny that your comment about Professor Harold Hill was the 76th comment! Ha!
Comment by cdog Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 5:51 pm
- cdog -
Wow. Kismet. Accidental Easter Egg.
Maybe if it gets to 110 a caption can talk of the evils of a pool hall.
“Caption?”
“Someone needs to tell him there’s no clam bake after the pie eating contest… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 5:56 pm
Mom, if I win do I finally get to shave?
Comment by burbanite Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 6:06 pm
From the looks of him I bet he knows a cyber hacker or two!!!!
Comment by First born of many Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 6:07 pm
Goldberg turned to Rauner and said “Don’t worry he is the poster child for the old saying, don’t judge a book by it’s cover”
Comment by First born of many Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 6:13 pm
“My experience in the private sector has prepared me to help turnaround Illinois”
Comment by Almost the Weekend Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 6:44 pm
Fresh meat in the downers party
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 9:15 pm
Hey Ron remember our bet trump wins you resign I’m in
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 9:28 pm
Playing ooda loops
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 9:34 pm
Nothing up the sleeve, watch me pull a promotion out of my hat
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 9:39 pm
Booster chairman
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 9:41 pm
Five percent would be a good tax rate
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 9:43 pm
David’s a worker, he’s smart, and it helps to be in the right place at the right time, it’s how it worked out for COD and now the state rep position. Good luck!
Comment by Lunchbox Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 9:56 pm
Looks like Ned Ryerson from Ground Hog Day.
Comment by Saluki Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 10:07 pm
Colonel sanders impersonator
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 10:15 pm
Does my hand look small?
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 10:27 pm
I was four years old when my leader was elected
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 10:31 pm
Hey Ron, just wavin’ to say “Hi!” Anything new with you?
Comment by Actual Caption Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 10:39 pm
You can hardly see the string on his hand
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 10:52 pm
Eight years to pension
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 11:04 pm
The trump salute
Comment by Rabid Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 11:10 pm
This is awesome!
Me in the House! Rauner in the Givernor’s Mansion! Trump I the White House! It’s gonna be a golden age of Republican governance!
Comment by Quizzical Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 11:22 pm
I hope I can have as many Twitter accounts as Sandack!
Comment by XDNR Monday, Aug 1, 16 @ 11:37 pm
Barefoot at abbey road
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Aug 2, 16 @ 12:25 am
Showing off negotiation skills hat in hand
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Aug 2, 16 @ 7:35 am
Oswego, you seem to have gone overboard on this picture in a really negative way for someone that is undoubtedly qualified. Is he perfect? No. No man is. But at least he is out there, trying to make a difference, rather than he be some coward hiding behind the safety of his computer screen, ragging on someone he barely knows. Grow up, and let him have his day.
Comment by The Future Tuesday, Aug 2, 16 @ 9:33 am
===Oswego, you seem to have gone overboard on this picture in a really negative way for someone that is undoubtedly qualified.===
That Illinois Student Body qualification is a real good one! lol
===Grow up, and let him have his day.===
Welp, you told me.
You didn’t help him, but you told me…
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Aug 2, 16 @ 9:57 am
“This one time at band camp …”
Comment by Roger Dorn Tuesday, Aug 2, 16 @ 1:39 pm