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* I’m out at the fairgrounds and the wifi is having a bit of trouble with videos, so I can’t tell you what House Speaker Madigan said at his press conference today. Have a look-see for yourself and tell us what happened in the comment section. Via our good pals at BlueRoomStream.com…

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 12:46 pm

Comments

Same answers is every press conference.

Comment by Lucky Pierre Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 12:51 pm
Blah blah blah moderation blah blah moderation blah blah.

Comment by IllinoisBoi Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 12:54 pm
If Rauner has been successful at anything, it is making Michael J Madigan a caricature of Michael J Madigan.

Comment by My New Handle Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 1:25 pm
Stayed on message, Tied Trump to Rauner and labeled both as extremists. Strong defense of his own business as a property tax lawyer.

Mentioned twice how much money Rauner’s allies had put into the Democratic primary for his seat. And how that failed to shift the votes.

Clearly he is not changing.

Comment by Last Bull Moose Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 1:26 pm
===Clearly he is not changing.===

Uh. Did he say he was going to change? Who thought he was changing???

Comment by Ducky LaMoore Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 1:42 pm
Direct answers to questions, unguarded honesty, and all the openness you’d come to expect from super-transparent Speaker Madigan. /S (x100)

Comment by Deft Wing Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 1:43 pm
Why would anyone expect him to be any more civilized or cooperative than Boehner, Ryan or McConnell? The concept of refuse to do anything that might be considered a win for your opponent is not something Madigan came up with.

Comment by Delimma Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 1:54 pm
People joke about Chicago politics, but the DC politics during the last 8 years make Chicago look like a sand box.

Comment by Delimma Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 1:55 pm
He seemed pretty jovial today!

Comment by cgo75 Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 1:57 pm
Nobody asked him if he thinks Hillary Clinton is honest and trustworthy. Nobody asked him what compromises he has proposed to move to the middle. Nobody’ pressed him on what cuts he would propose that aren’t extreme. Nobody asked him why raising taxes on middle class workers( thus lowering their standard of living) is ok but anything that diminishes the public sectors wages is extreme.

Comment by Lucky Pierre Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 2:03 pm
Focused, pointed responses to clearly outmatched journalists.
Sure, he stayed on message - why wouldn’t he?
Smart tactic to utilize Tronc-ster’s 20 year search to exonerate his law practice.
Smartly pointed out past working relationships with Republican Governors.
Smartly offered a specific example of compromise.
Smiled, engaged his audience, and though sometimes deflected, still answered all questions in the manner he chose.
Crafty, articulate and measured.

Comment by Captain Illini Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 2:05 pm
I have never seen the divide between the left and the right so big! Until we move from the far edges both Left and Right, to the middle, we are not going to solve our problems! I don’t know if it’s me, but this election cycle has been WAY too much name calling and blaming the other guy. Can we PLEASE get some people to talk about how they would fix a problem in DETAIL? As OW as stated many time, ‘Governor’s Own’. As a lifelong Republican, I am embarrassed by my party. Unfortunately, I have to agree with Madigan on the moderation point. Until both sides move to the middle, we are stuck in a downward spiral.

Comment by Common Sense Republican Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 2:07 pm
Lucky:

Every day the same thing. I swear you work in the Governor’s press office.

You can’t resist commenting with a “yeah, but” on every single thing.

Once a victim always a victim.

Comment by Demoralized Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 2:31 pm
Blah blah blah…It’s Rauner’s fault!

Blah blah blah…Rauner hates the poor and disabled!

Blah blah blah….because…Rauner!

I’m sorry. Are we talking about Madigan or Oswego Willy? They both sound like the same broken record…

Comment by Illinois Bob Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 2:37 pm
Calling out the lapdog press for failing to hold the Speaker accountable is not being a victim whatever that means

Comment by Lucky Pierre Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 2:46 pm
- Zonker -

I read your comment.

To the Post,

Nothing new or exciting, nothing earth shattering or even insightful.

What this was was Madigan stepping in front of cameras and microphones and calmly continuing his and the Democrats’ case for recognizing their coalitions and making clear why these groups and Democrats feel Rauner needs to “not be extreme”.

Ironically, Madigan looks more at ease in a suit than his “casual” khaki pants and golf shirt, and it also gives contrast to the image the ILGOP had of Madigan today that was impactful to try to frame today as “Career Politician Day” , and by being seen outside that image presented by the ILGOP, we see Madigan look responsible and thoughtful… and comfortable.

Did it dull the “Career Politician Day” tact?

To the rabids of each side, they are locked in to their thoughts. The rest? It probably dulled it enough to make it less memorable, but it’s out there and it’s thoughtful for the day.

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 3:14 pm
Wow, I’m starting to crush on Mike Madigan.

Comment by NoGifts Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 3:37 pm
==Calling out the lapdog press ==

Now we’re a victim of the press I see.

Comment by Demoralized Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 3:41 pm
“I found the commentary on my trousers rather extreme.”

Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Aug 18, 16 @ 3:47 pm
Mike Madigan sounded intelligent, measured, concise, and responsive to reporters questions in contrast to Mr. Potter, err, I mean, Rauner. He didn’t duck or dodge anything.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 19, 16 @ 7:31 am