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A top ally of Gov. Bruce Rauner warned members of the largest state employee union to be “careful” about “crossing” the Republican governor by going on strike, suggesting that individual jobs are more important than the group’s political standing in Springfield.

The comments by House Republican leader Jim Durkin come as members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31 are voting on whether to authorize a walkout amid a prolonged contract battle with Rauner.

“They are dealing with a person who’s a very determined individual, and he’s a tough person. And he drives a bargain,” Durkin said during a Friday taping of WLS-AM 890’s “Connected to Chicago” that airs at 7 p.m. Sunday.

“But the fact is, if you cross him, I think you have to be careful. That’s a situation, if you do that, you’re crossing a governor who’s, I think he’s going to do what he thinks is best at the end of the day, which is not going to be in the best interests of AFSCME members and their families and loved ones,” Durkin said.

And he should know. /snark

Durkin’s people would like me to remind y’all that while he did say some blunt things, he is on record more than once supporting legislation to pay state workers during the impasse.

* Anyway…

Durkin warns union considering strike: Rauner "would have no problem replacing those men and women on the job." https://t.co/PHp7BGKuYT pic.twitter.com/Ogoazwhcb4

— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) February 4, 2017

* The Question: Caption? Try to keep it light.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 2:50 pm

Comments

“And I know I distinctly said, “medium fry” and I ended up with an apple pie.”

Comment by Tommydanger Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 2:54 pm
“Durkin crossed me once. Once.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 2:56 pm
Durkin warns union considering strike:
Rauner “would have no problem replacing those men and women on the job.”

[Caption / Stage Direction]: Enter the Attorney General, with exquisite timing.

Comment by Hamlet's Ghost Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 2:57 pm
“I’m not stopping. When the last labor union, when we are left with but one left, and I get to see it crumble, then I’ll stop.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 2:58 pm
“How many state universities am I going to close? Eastern is ‘one’… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 2:59 pm
“And I told Durkin, I’m a man who can’t afford to look ridiculous… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:00 pm
“I lost Dunkin, but I told Leader Durkin I got ‘one’ back in Scott Drury… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:01 pm
Not a caption, but a thought bubble, rising from Durkin’s head. “Wait…was he talking about me? Did he mean me?”

Comment by AlfondoGonz Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:02 pm
“Look… I only clouted one of my children into one Chicago school with one phone call. If I want to hurt the rest of the Chicago students, meh, what do I care… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:02 pm
Listen, I ain’t gonna get busted like Ryan, understand? Ryan is more than 70 years old, and he could have died in prison. I don’t need that. So I’m warning everybody, EVERYBODY. It could be my floor leader, it could be anybody. Ryan got 20 years just for saying “hello” to some schmuck who was sneaking behind his back selling fundraising tickets. I don’t need that. Ain’t gonna happen to me, you understand?

Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:03 pm
“People see me with TWO years, no budget. I see it as ONE General Assembly, no budget. Big difference.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:03 pm
This is unfair labor practices,who do you think you are?

Comment by Red rider Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:04 pm
1 term that’s right 1 term

Comment by DuPage Bard Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:04 pm
“It’s one house in Winnetka, and 2 condos in Chicago. Just one house. I’m an ‘every man’ here in the state I love”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:04 pm
“I have TWO World Series rings with the Red Sox, just ONE Super Bowl ring with the Steelers… not wealthy… lucky.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:05 pm
“Diana told me ONE thing when I started all this and had her sign all those checks with me; I could destroy social services, she was fine with that, just don’t mess with one, The Ounce… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:07 pm
Rauner: “Let me start by saying just one thing to AFSCME, you know what…”

Durkin: “Oh crap. Now he’s mad!”

Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:07 pm
- 47th Ward - goes “Paulie”, well played.

“I’m going to repeat this so everyone understands. I spoke to only ONE Koch brother… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:08 pm
“I have ONE friend in Washington DC, Mike Pence. He’s the only one I need.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:10 pm
I am a “one” man show. The GOP is nothing without me!

Comment by Anon Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:10 pm
Give me liberty or give me AFSCME.

Comment by Almost the Weekend Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:11 pm
Give me liberty or give me AFSCME.

Comment by Almost the Weekend Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:11 pm
“I just need one good messenger. JT isn’t scarin’ the State workers enough so I’ve enlisted the help of Leader Durkin here.”

Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:11 pm
For the Love of Pete, he has more money than anyone can count and still can’t buy a tie.

Comment by Give Me A Break Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:12 pm
What Jim meant to say was cross me or not I’m still coming for your job.

Comment by Gruntled University Employee Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:15 pm
One singular sensation
Every little step I take.
One thrilling combination
Every move that I make.
One smile and suddenly nobody else will do;
You know you’ll never be lonely with you know who.
One moment in my presence
And you can forget the rest.
For this guy is second best
To none,
Son.
Ooooh! Sigh! Give me your attention.
Do…I…really have to mention?
I’m the One?

Comment by Tommydanger Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:17 pm
Change ‘Governor’ to ‘Faber College’. A whole new level of interpretation.

Comment by zatoichi Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:18 pm
Watch — you won’t see my lips move.

Comment by Whatever Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:20 pm
You guys, if you don’t do what he wants, he will take your lunch money come recess!

or,

If you’re not with him, he’s against you!

Comment by Earnest Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:23 pm
I’m Your Puppet.

Pull the string and I’ll wink at you, I’m your puppet
I’ll do funny things if you want me to, I’m your puppet
(Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell)

Comment by Joe M Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:27 pm
The cardboard picture cutouts are ready selfies at the Capital.

Comment by zatoichi Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:28 pm
No problem to replace workers?
Your claim of “no problem” just exposed you to citizens as someone suffering from a delusional problem.

You are far easier to replace Mr. Durkin.

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:30 pm
Said the easily replaceable Mr. Durkin.

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:31 pm
Lisa did what now?

Comment by oneman Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:34 pm
No really…look UP. It’s Lady Gaga!

Comment by Anonymous Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:35 pm
I swear not one more dime for Oswego, you can go to CapFax to see why

Comment by Oneman Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:35 pm
If you don’t like it I will sink this state and move out in 18, I’m rich.

Comment by Red rider Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:37 pm
Redrum…redrum…

Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:39 pm
Nice 47th!

Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:45 pm
Stop eating my peanut butter. It’s not funny anymore.

Comment by Rocky Rosi Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:47 pm
I think Melissa McCarthy would play a great Durkin!

Comment by Stones Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:49 pm
(Tips cap to - OneMan -)

“I got one problem with Madigan, one problem with Cullerton and one problem trying not to own anything. I have a lotta one problems… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:50 pm
Finally, a Republican who stands for something and sets a clear marker in the sand. Thank you for not leading from behind.

Comment by Janesville Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:51 pm
And he fails to mention that strikes because of an unfair labor practice which the Governor committed during contract negotiations- strikers can’t be fired or permanently replaced. I love how these emails are doctored up and people are told what to stay with a teleprompter.

Comment by Anonymous Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:52 pm
Bad cop
Worse cop

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:53 pm
Bad Boys
Watcha want, whatcha want
Whatcha gonna do
When the voters come after you
Tell me
Whatcha wanna do, whatcha wanna dooo
Yeaheah

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:57 pm
One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do,
Two can be as bad as one,
Let’s get rid of Madigan - much more fun!

Comment by TinyDancer(FKASue) Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 3:58 pm
“ONE. one term. Thats all I need”

Comment by Blue dog dem Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 4:05 pm
“I am not purposefully droppin’ my g’s.”

Comment by Ryan Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 4:05 pm
===Finally, a Republican who stands for something and sets a clear marker in the sand. Thank you for not leading from behind===

LOL!

Rauner isn’t a Republican, Rauner is a Raunerite.

As for leading, crippling social services, higher education and increasing the state debt without a budget is “leading”? Yikes.

“Caption?”

“Ah, the Strawberries. That’s when I knew I had Madigan. The frozen strawberries… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 4:06 pm
I didnt realize his millions came with strings attached, trust me AFSCME This guy makes offers you can’t refuse .

Comment by AFSCME supporter Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 4:08 pm
Jim,

Did you bother to read the the state law with regard to legal strikes. That has to get old telling lies.

Comment by anonymous squared Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 4:10 pm
Processing an 03 AABD app is simple! Any Illinois National Guardsman can do that no problem. IPACs is is for wussies!

(Explanation: Insanely hard DHS caseworker app that few know how to process on the 30year old system IPACs)

Comment by Honeybear Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 4:11 pm
If I’ve told once, I’ve told you a thousand times….

Hold it!
The next man makes a move - AFSCME gets it!
Drop it -
Or I swear I’ll blow this budget all over this town!

Oh, Lordy, Lord. He’s desperate!
Do what he say! Do what he say!

Comment by TinyDancer(FKASue) Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 4:14 pm
=Durkin’s people would like me to remind y’all that while he did say some blunt things, he is on record more than once supporting legislation to pay state workers during the impasse.=

Sure he has…..but it was his caucus who voted in lockstep to prevent the override of the union arbitration bills that would have prevented a strike. Durkin isn’t blameless here.

Comment by Get a Job!! Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 4:15 pm
===Durkin’s people would like me to remind y’all that while he did say some blunt things, he is on record more than once supporting legislation to pay state workers during the impasse===

Without a budget?

That’s fun.

We support the law and the constitution, but Leader Durkin will pander and choose hostages too?

Oh boy. Poor message Durkin Crew.

“Caption?”

“I have friends in ONE chamber, and you know what, it’s not the House… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 4:18 pm
Jim is this what you referring to when you said don’t cross the Governor: I will bury her. She will never get another job anywhere, ever. I will bankrupt her with legal fees. I don’t know if she has a family or not, but if she does, she better think twice about this.

I often have flashbacks to campaign discussion too.

Comment by Sigh Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 4:28 pm
Man…The Gov. Rauner will do anything to get AFSCME’s strike vote to fail.

AFSCME members, don’t listen their campaign to break the union. Rauner & his peeps not on the employee’s side.

Comment by MAMA Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 4:29 pm
Uh, “whipin’s and floggin’s will continue until moral improves”. Just ask the guy next to me.

Comment by Tough Guy Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 4:36 pm
Thanks Sen. Durkin for shoring up union support of a strike vote.

Comment by Union Thug Gramma Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 4:40 pm
Ah, Rauner, Illinois’ Trump card!

Comment by WhoKnew Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 4:56 pm
Worst at compromise, best at retribution.

Comment by walker Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 4:59 pm
Capt Fax was a little confusing on this one. Were Durkie’s people remindin’ him that he (durkie) was for payin’ the workers or the BigBrain was for paying the workers? So just ignore the present and no votes and the vetoes.

Comment by Annonin's Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 5:02 pm
Dear by House Republican leader Jim Durkin,
Are you saying Gov. Rauner will ask his Mafia gangs to kill every AFSCME member who goes on strike?

Comment by Just wondering Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 5:03 pm
One tannin’ session per week. Cut it back to one per week Jim.

Comment by Henry Francis Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 5:10 pm
“I already know one wise guy who is takin’ potshots at my pension plan, now I gotta find the other. What the heck is an RNUG, anyways? He drives a what? Get out.”

Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 6:40 pm
Dysfunctional victory sign

Comment by Rabid Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 7:17 pm
Got the leader’s nose right here, I’m not giving it back until I get one reform

Comment by Rabid Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 7:21 pm
Very hard to replace all state workers. I do remember the aircraft controller strike and how it ended.

Comment by Hickory Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 7:23 pm
Jim Durkin gives his best Steve Bannon impression.

Comment by Anonymous Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 7:57 pm
“Yes sir, no sir, whatever you say sir” says the Raunerbot Durkin, but “I am on record more than once supporting legislation to pay state workers during the impasse” ok sir!

Comment by XDNR Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 7:59 pm
Goldie write a letter no one puts baby in the corner

Comment by Rabid Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 8:22 pm
Up with taxes

Comment by Rabid Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 8:24 pm
Trump won’t answer one phone call, keeps hanging up on me

Comment by Rabid Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 8:28 pm
Won’t one of you reporters ask me one question, I got plenty of answers

Comment by Rabid Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 8:33 pm
Jim just told me there’s a hole in the budget,I’m going to plug it

Comment by Rabid Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 8:39 pm
No one? Ok fine we good?

Comment by Rabid Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 8:43 pm
There’s only one rule around here. The boss is always right

Comment by Rabid Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 8:48 pm
Stand firm all AFSCME members! Vote to authorize the bargaining committee to call a strike if needed!

Comment by Anonymous Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 9:02 pm
“THIS is how many friends I have…. (to JD) you’re still my friend, right?”

Comment by Anon Monday, Feb 6, 17 @ 9:18 pm
Obstinance job one

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 3:06 am
Yes munger is going up the ladder of successes with me

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 3:10 am
Know what let me tell you one thing

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 3:13 am
It’s an up day

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 3:15 am
Stand back my blame finger is loaded

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 3:17 am
I used to have a wingman up there

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 3:19 am
Jjim will now tie a string around my finger to remind me I need a budget

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 3:26 am
I was one up on the union till the family showed up

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 3:28 am
Thats all I need is one more deputy

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 3:33 am
There’s not one thing in Moody’s about my reforms

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 3:36 am
Number one budgets are overrated

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 3:40 am
Not one of my ideas has worked out for cost savings

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 3:45 am
I don’t know one job creator

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 3:48 am
Sandrack is munger’s number one lobbyist

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 3:51 am
I thought I was wrong once, but I was wrong

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 5:10 am
Twirling my emotional ball of feelings

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 5:25 am
Tax hike mike, boss mike, drop the mike. Why can’t I push his buttons

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 5:57 am
Pointing out my imaginary budget

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 6:14 am
Governor Gridlock, and Minority “Leader” Roadblock at a press conference spreading lies.

Comment by PublicServant Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 6:25 am
Fickle finger of fate

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 6:31 am
Why does this rain cloud follow me around

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 6:32 am
Capitol stairway Zombie Apocolypse: Solo Edition meets “Doggone it, this is my best ‘You’re Dern-Tootin’ Look’”

Comment by Stumpy's bunker Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 7:03 am
I have one clock left over fom palm springs if anybody wants one

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 7:07 am
I got blisters on my fingers

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 7:12 am
One more and it’s seven downgrades for me

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 7:22 am
There’s no one in team, but a me

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 7:42 am
Testing the political wind

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 8:07 am
One perpetual rascal can’t explain himself

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 8:13 am
Wait a minute I’m suppose to submit a balanced budget, Goldie

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 8:16 am
First, munger is her to make over the budget

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 8:28 am
I’ll tell the GOP general assembly what levers to flip

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 8:33 am
Jim you look a little pale, you should get out of my shadow

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 8:36 am
That’s one followed by three zeroes for the grand bargain, everyone pays a grand

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 8:40 am
Woop-de-doo

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 8:46 am
Hoist the lifeboats we’re going down with the ship

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 8:53 am
“This is my happy face.”

Comment by Whatever Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 8:54 am
Life is good

Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 7, 17 @ 9:04 am