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* Check out Brownie’s comment on this Republican state Senate candidate’s Facebook post…

The campaign video includes a plug for Madigan’s chain of BBQ restaurants.

* But the candidate is having serious trouble making people understand he’s not that Mike Madigan. From comments…

Sigh.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 10:01 am

Comments

When your “Fire Madigan” burns your own Madigan…

This comment is brought to you by Madigan BBQ…

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 10:13 am
I guess we can just count on the other Mike Madigan being dependent on outside income for his retirement.

I’m sure that won’t create any pressure to be open to lucrative opportunities presented to him as a legislator that aren’t in the best interest of the people.

Comment by Anon Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 10:16 am
Kind of reminds me of when Jack Ryan ran for the Senate in the wake of the George Ryan scandal. Of course the details of his child custody suite led to the ultimate demise of his candidacy but the Ryan name put him behind the 8 ball to begin with.

Comment by Gruntled University Employee Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 10:25 am
He should just do a further “blending” of his business and his run for office-

“I’m the Hickory River Mike Madigan!”

Comment by Anon221 Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 10:26 am
@Oswego willy will the other Mike madigan have his own other Steve brown too?

Comment by A non mouse Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 10:27 am
That’s a good question.

However, there’s only one… Steve Brown.

Reminds me of the Jamie Foxx “cell phone” commercial with all these other “Jamie Foxx” spokespeople.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 10:31 am
It is a lot like the sheer genius of runnin’ jRYAN right after George — at least in this race they have devoted any precious BigBrain moolah — but the chow is great. And very smart for the GOPies to convince Capt Fax this was a good topic for comment BTW BBQ Mike has a spot in Peoria too/

Comment by Annonin' Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 10:40 am
My college roommate was yet another other Mike Madigan. He lives out West; it’s fun to show up at his place wearing a “Fire Madigan” t-shirt.

Comment by Fred Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 10:55 am
A great ad - now will state workers and their families, and those greatly affected by the Runaground agenda refuse to patronize the place? Gotta put your money where your mouth is.

Comment by Dr X Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 11:13 am
I have a friend in Chicago who shares a name with a member of a prominent family in the city. He makes the dinner reservations. It’s fun to see the dejection in the host’s eyes when we check in.

Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 11:20 am
Maybe he should have run using his middle name instead of his first name. Still might have some Madigan stigma but not quite as much.

Comment by thechampaignlife Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 11:42 am
Was the Brown love supposed to highlight his alleged genius?

Comment by Jackie Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 12:19 pm
Mike, have your first name legally changed to “Fire”. I’ll be awaiting your call to discuss the terms of my campaign mgmt position.

Comment by Cubs in '16 Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 12:22 pm
===supposed to highlight his alleged genius? ===

Um, no. It was supposed to be a joke, genius.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 1:13 pm
I wonder what percentage of the public falls into the Idiot/bully/troll category? Similiar results happended to NYJ WR Brandon Marshall within the last week after Denver LB Brandon Marshall took a knee during the National Anthem for the NFL opener.

Comment by Davos Seaworth Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 3:46 pm
He needs to create an Extreme BBQ Sauce.

Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 4:24 pm
We need BBQ to go with the Oberweis ice cream. Senate caucus would be more appealing.

Comment by 4 percent Wednesday, Sep 14, 16 @ 6:37 pm