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* From the twitters…

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:24 pm

Comments

1. “If I were you, I’d look at that floor in there. Evelyn would love to walk on that floor, so try to fix that before SHE visits… “

   Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:28 pm

2. Surely, I hope it was not a blue ribbon.

   Comment by OkComputer Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:28 pm

3. “If everyone standing behind me would stand in front, my crowd size would double.”

   Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:29 pm

4. I can’t imagine a more boring scene at a brew-pub opening…

   Comment by OkComputer Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:29 pm

5. “I have no tie on because that would mean I respect you guys, so I’ll just walk in there counting the minutes I can leave… “

   Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:30 pm

6. I’d watch the guy in the back with the gloves on - no fingerprints…..

   Comment by Anonymous Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:31 pm

7. “Should I go back, put on the lederhosen and hat, and start over?

   I think someone brought that costume… “

   Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:31 pm

8. No flag?

   Comment by yeah Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:33 pm

9. “If not for Michael Madigan I would climb those steps and enter this building. If not for the fact that the lady behind me wearing the white gloves was union, I could be the kind of governor I should be. If not for the fact that I am in Peoria I would expect a sizable crowd of supporters. You see, we could be a great state if we ended Madigan, unions and the entire city of Peoria.”

   Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:34 pm

10. First round’s on me!

    Comment by Henry Francis Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:36 pm

11. “I will endorse a microbrew, but I’m too busy, too focused on reforms, to endorse a presidential candidate”

    Comment by AC Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:38 pm

12. “I expect to haunt this Obed and Issacs and drive away their patrons just as I have their Springfield location.”

    Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:42 pm

13. “I assure you that I have not been drinking.”

    Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:43 pm

14. “Stay foolish, my friends!”

    Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:44 pm

15. Because of Madigan, and the stranglehold unions have over this state, and the failure of the democratic super majority in the legislature to pass any of my reforms, because of all these things, small businesses like Obed and Isaacs can’t grow more jobs!

    Comment by Henry Francis Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:44 pm

16. See my thumb gee your…

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:45 pm

17. “I’m here to learn from Mayor Ardis about how to deal with hecklers on Twitter”

    Comment by AC Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:45 pm

18. As Governor of the great state of Illinois, I order and declare that, as of this proclamation, it is hereby 5:00pm in Peoria.

    Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:45 pm

19. When asked if he has a particular beer that he favors the Gov responded, “my agenda must be passed before I’ll sign a tax hike”.

    Comment by The Dude Abides Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:45 pm

20. If my critics show up, I can run behind these thick stone walls for protection.

    Comment by Nobody Sent Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:47 pm

21. “I ordered the last Obed and Issacs to take down their ‘we support state workers’ signs and I expect this one to do the same.”

    Comment by steward Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:50 pm

22. Standing here, pretending that I’m growing jobs and a pro- business governor sure beats the heck out of being in my office and doing, like whatever governors do.

    Comment by Henry Francis Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:52 pm

23. “Try the new beer named after me - fizzy, light with absolutely no head.”

    Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:54 pm

24. Governor Instagram strikes again.

    – MrJM

    Comment by @MisterJayEm Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:56 pm

25. Turning a church into a bar. Where’s Carry Nation when you need her?

    Comment by IllinoisBoi Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 1:57 pm

26. “As I was sayin’ to Dave Leitch a minute ago, that Madigan is just a leech on the throat of Illinois.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:04 pm

27. “And if I am re-elected, I will upgrade further from a white shirt to an actual necktie. Provided my RunAground Agenda is passed.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:06 pm

28. Governor Rauner helps transition church into den of inequity.

    Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:06 pm

29. “Fellow booze enthusiasts…”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:08 pm

30. Does this picture remind you of “It’s a Wonderful Life”? You know when Bedford Falls business establishments all turned to bars, and was named Pottersfield.

    Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:09 pm

31. “In addition to today’s ribbon cutting, I am proud to announce bipartisan legislative unity on an important issue affecting Illinois residents at this time of year — banning that nasty pumpkin spice beer.”

    Comment by Ron Burgundy Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:09 pm

32. “The new Rauner’s Ale is an IPA - in that it has “Intermittent Political Attractiveness”".

    Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:09 pm

33. “I say we got trouble,
    right here in the River City…”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:11 pm

34. “This is not the end of progress here. Already in the works, we have 10 gambling institutions ready to convert playgrounds and run down churches into casinos. Illinois is great!”

    Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:12 pm

35. “and this guy behind me is sellin hotdogs later to raise money for the state,be sure to buy a few”

    Comment by Empty Suit Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:15 pm

36. “Just load those cases of beer into that trashcan van. The one parked over there by that fireplug.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:15 pm

37. “I’m also unveiling my new beer, modeled after what I have done to Illinois. It is called ‘Livin’ on a prayer!”

    Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:15 pm

38. “I wanted to be at the Debate tonight, but they gave my seat to Ted Nugent.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:18 pm

39. “My friends, if we passed Right-to-Work in Illinois, all the union drug dealers would go out of business.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:21 pm

40. “If you were amazed by how we transform a church, wait till you see what we do with union halls”

    Comment by AC Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:23 pm

41. “And while we’re at it, let’s give a big ‘ol Turnaround Howdy to
    my fashion advisor, “Moonpie” McDermott…..

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:23 pm

42. “And today’s Grand Opening special is buy two gallons of beer to take home, and receive a free prostate exam. Line forms right behind me.”

    Comment by Ron Burgundy Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:27 pm

43. Guy on the left is the winner of the Rauner dress-alike contest.

    Comment by Cheryl44 Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:30 pm

44. “I’m not even halfway through my first term. So, my advice to all Illinoisans is to drink heavily….”

    Comment by wordslinger Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:33 pm

45. “As you can see, my thumb is ‘up’ here, not where they say it is….”

    Comment by wordslinger Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:35 pm

46. “So I told Donald to ask her, ‘Who designs those coats you wear? Uncle Fester?’”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:35 pm

47. “Well, if you’re talking about root beer, then I’m guilt-diddily-ilty as char-diddily-arged.”

    Comment by frisbee Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:36 pm

48. Hey so far Peoria media not headlinin’ this hot new biz

    Comment by Annonin' Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 2:40 pm

49. Speaking today at a memorial for Tweedle Dee, the Governor once more sought to blame Madigan.

    Comment by Anon Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 3:06 pm

50. “So they named a beer after me, it’s an empty glass, but it’ll bust your budget!”

    Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 3:20 pm

51. So they named a beer after me, “Empty Suit”.

    Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 3:22 pm

52. So they named a beer after me, “That Guy Who Isn’t Quinn”.

    Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 3:25 pm

53. Obed and Issac’s is a lot like me. Not that good and doesn’t deserve a second opportunity.

    Seriously, it’s not that good. Golf tees instead of toothpicks in the sandwiches? So whimsical.

    Comment by LizPhairTax Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 3:27 pm

54. So the beer they named after me is called “Old 1.4%”, it has 1.4% alcohol which isn’t a lot, but it does make you feel like you need to pee.

    Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 3:30 pm

55. Obed and Isaacs announces their fall beer, Bruce the Gov. Starts out smooth but finishes bitter and harsh.

    Comment by pool boy Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 3:34 pm

56. ‘I am very pleased with the quality of the vineyard grapes this year “

    Comment by woodstock willy Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 3:45 pm

57. 32 billion gallons of beer is only what, a little more than 2 billion kegs. That’s a frat party. C’mon, get in here and drink up people. This budget isn’t going to pay for itself.

    Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 3:52 pm

58. –VanillaMan @3:30–

    LOL funny!

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 4:20 pm

59. I’d like to announce that I’m selling my interest in the Steelers and buying the Chicago Bears where we will sell Obed’s new brew.

    Comment by 4 percent Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 4:33 pm

60. They named the beer after me “Turnaround Rauner”.

    Comment by Mama Retired Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 5:30 pm

61. Spirit of Springfield

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 6:03 pm

62. Goldberg drive the van out back and unload the kegs

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 6:09 pm

63. Warm up act for Trump day after tomorrow what a crowd

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 6:17 pm

64. Look at how sore this is from thumbing my nose at madigan

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 6:26 pm

65. Hitchhiker’s guide to a budget

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 6:32 pm

66. Up with the taxes

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 6:42 pm

67. A high heel stepped on my thumb at big Al’s

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 6:46 pm

68. Bruce almighty turns holy water into barley water

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 6:56 pm

69. Yea the last owners weren’t even paying taxes

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 7:00 pm

70. Does my hand look small or is it just me?

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 7:05 pm

71. Beer me

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 7:13 pm

72. Cut a ribbon Goldberg said I was to bust a cap open

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 7:16 pm

73. “And I think I can safely predict that, no matter how many seats we win this November, every Republican legislator will be under this thumb.”

    Comment by Whatever Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 7:40 pm

74. Promoting Springfield culture

    Comment by Rabid Monday, Sep 26, 16 @ 7:52 pm

75. In politics, absurdity is not a handicap.
    - Napoleon Bonaparte

    Comment by Grammar Criminal Tuesday, Sep 27, 16 @ 9:49 am

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