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* Senate President Cullerton and Senate Republican Leader Radogno…
* The Question: Caption?
By the way, the Senate will start voting again on the grand bargain today at around 3:30. Click here to watch our live coverage.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:32 pm
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“Leader Radogno asked me to speak since her own caucus can’t be trusted to get this bargain… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:34 pm
“Pand, we’re interviewing as a team… Is it Pan or Pand… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:35 pm
“So I’ll ask you both again, will the governor support this Grand Bargain?… Mr. President?… Leader?… Any comment to this committee?… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:37 pm
Cullerton: “I just know that Rauner is going to screw this up….”
Radogno: “I just know that Rauner is going to screw this up….”
Comment by downstate commissioner Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:37 pm
Deliver $1 billion in small unmarked bills and the hostage will be released unharmed.
Comment by GOPgal Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:37 pm
“Would you both say Rauner is trustworthy… Leader?… Mr. President?… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:38 pm
Both: Maybe if we just stare straight ahead, nobody will ask us any questions about the bills.
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:38 pm
There is a chair between them; guess they’re not going to get cozy, huh?
Comment by downstate commissioner Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:40 pm
Wow. Everybody looks so happy. Did they lock the door and make them watch the Bulls?
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:43 pm
“Rank in order who frustrated you both most… Durkin, Rauner, Madigan? Explain your answers… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:44 pm
What in the Heck were we thinking!!!
Comment by So tired of political hacks Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:44 pm
Cullerton put the chair between them because Proft said that Radogno has cooties.
Comment by A Jack Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:45 pm
The Governor’s invisible presence separates the Senate leaders.
Comment by Last Bull Moose Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:46 pm
“Which of Rauner’s costumes seems the most ridiculous? Explain your answer please… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:47 pm
Radogno: “The microphone is pointing at me, the microphone is pointing at me. I wish I had something to say, the microphone is pointing at me!”
Comment by Southern Dawg Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:47 pm
Yep, this is gonna’ be a fun hearing.
Comment by Just Sayin' Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:47 pm
“Smile!!!”
Comment by downstate commissioner Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:48 pm
There has got to be a way we can blame this on Mike Madigan
Comment by So tired of political hacks Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:49 pm
“… and after you both testify, the Illinois Policy Institute will then testify, then we will vote on these Bills… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:49 pm
I’m waiting for Joe Pesci to walk through the door in a purple suit. Or maybe Matlock overslept?
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:52 pm
In the words of Linda Richman of Coffee Talk, as portrayed by Mike Myers of SNL back in the day…
“Talk amongst yourselves. I’ll give you a topic…
‘The grand bargain is neither grand, nor a bargain. Discuss.’ “
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:52 pm
Dang it, we had to stay here and work while the Governor went skin’
Comment by A Jack Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:52 pm
“A a point of clarification, it appears Leader Radogno is now the only Republican sponsor on these Bills… that’s just for the record… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:52 pm
Governor Proft, how kind of you to weigh-in on our Grand Bargain.
Comment by A Jack Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:55 pm
Last call at the senate bar.
Comment by Henry Francis Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:56 pm
Radogno thought bubble: “This chair is really uncomfortable with Dan’s knife stuck in my back.”
Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:57 pm
C: Retirement benes max in…how many days? Not soon enough.
R: Our money guru said I can walkaway whenever I want. Don’t need this….
Comment by zatoichi Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:58 pm
Being a leader is way less fun than it used to be.
Comment by siriusly Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:58 pm
Seen happier faces at divorce arbitration.
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 2:59 pm
“…this is the last time I sit through a time-share seminar for a free senate seat….”
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:02 pm
Will we still be friends when this is all over?
Comment by Joe M Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:03 pm
NO CAPTION says more than any caption could.
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:06 pm
“She’s only demanding the dog to spite me! She doesn’t even like the dog!”
Comment by AlfondoGonz Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:06 pm
Preacher says, “Turn to your neighbor and say, ‘I love you neighbor, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:08 pm
It’s A or B:
1) faces of determined resolve
or
2) uh oh, I don’t think The Authority fueled our tanks before takeoff
I can’t tell
Comment by Stumpy's bunker Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:09 pm
“Now the Governor isn’t saying who exactly ate the Frozen Strawberries, but he does know you both have a key to the ice box… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:09 pm
The moment everyone in the room realizes they shouldn’t have eaten the oysters.
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:14 pm
The faces on Rushmore are less stony than those two.
Comment by IllinoisBoi Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:15 pm
John and Christine look like they’ve been summoned to the Principal’s Office.
Comment by Jocko Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:17 pm
CR: “If I don’t get a larger office than Munger after all this, I’m just gonna LAUNCH.”
Comment by Stumpy's bunker Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:21 pm
It’s going to be some funny stuff when he just vetoes everything.
Comment by Anon Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:24 pm
“We’ll pass these out of committee, you two, but good luck getting 30 ‘Green’ on a couple of them… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:25 pm
Crap, we’re dead meat if Madigan finds out that we tried to fix his mess.
Comment by Arock Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:25 pm
We’re as positive on this “the grand bargain” as our faces show at this time.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:26 pm
[Cullerton looks puzzled at pension vote totals]
Cullerton: “And the grand bargain is…”
[Radogno looks at pension vote totals]
Radogno: “PASSED! The Grand Bargain passes!”
[celebration]
Cullerton: “Wait, there’s been a mistake.”
Comment by Precinct Captain Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:28 pm
“Felix”….”Oscar”
Comment by hot chocolate Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:29 pm
The bride and groom at a shotgun wedding.
– MrJM
Comment by @MisterJayEm Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:31 pm
Little did we know when we impeached Blagojevich that we’d eventually become governor.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:41 pm
Faces that make the Nuremburg defendants look like a glee club….
Comment by Stumpy's bunker Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:42 pm
Oh good god John don’t feel bad about SB 16 failing, the only vote I got in favor of SB 5 was my own.
Comment by Rod Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:46 pm
Cullerton: “This was a training video I sent to Dick and Tammy to prepare for proper Democratic behavior at Trump’s address. They’re quick learners those two. BTW, I asked Christine to play the role of Nancy Pelosi. Not bad huh?”
Comment by CrazyHorse Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:53 pm
I want a divorce
Comment by BBG Watch Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 3:57 pm
The morning after, Senators Cullerton and Radogno wondered if their friendship would ever survive the grand bargain they so enjoyed the night before.
Comment by Negligent Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 4:02 pm
“Run for Senate, they said. It’ll be fun, they said. Be the leader, they said, it’ll be fun, they said.”
Comment by Anon Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 4:03 pm
It’s so much easier to just fight each other and let everything burn to the ground.
Comment by Ahoy! Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 4:06 pm
When the boss says push the yellow button on a bill, I push the button, see, Senator?
Buffers? Yeah, that’s right Senator. The Governor has lots of buffers.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 4:12 pm
Let’s do this…
Comment by Loop Lady Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 4:15 pm
Where is your other hand?
Between two pillows.
THOSE AREN’T PILLOWS!
Comment by Puddintaine Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 4:24 pm
Same as it ever was
Same as it ever was
Same as it ever was
My God! What have I done!
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 4:40 pm
Radogno: “My lips aren’t moving, but you can hear me talk.”
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 4:45 pm
“This is my happy face.”
Comment by Whatever Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 4:54 pm
“Do I really want to grow up and be so sad like those two?” said the young intern from afar.
Comment by FirstTimer Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 5:03 pm
Radogno: Life in the private sector has got to be better than this…
Comment by Archiesmom Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 5:11 pm
My life is a struggle ( Voltaire )
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 5:26 pm
We mourn (together) the Death of the Grand Bargain (but we can say Rauner killed it).
Comment by winners and losers Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 5:32 pm
Leaders respond to question: “What’s in it for my district?”
Comment by walker Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 5:45 pm
Ugh.
Comment by burbanite Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 6:09 pm
Today I announce my candidacy for GOP govenor primary
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 7:15 pm
There’s no profit in the grand bargain
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 7:18 pm
Where are the updates on the Governor threatening individual senators today and where are the updates on the FACT that Bruce Rauner murdered the grand bargain today?
Comment by swIFT taylor Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 7:22 pm
Sincere thanks to Radogno and Cullerton for their efforts. Rauner needs to answer some questions.
Comment by Tapped in the 'burbs Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 7:32 pm
–Sincere thanks to Radogno and Cullerton for their efforts. Rauner needs to answer some questions.–
LOL, who are you going to believe, the governor or your lyin’ eyes?
He’s been playin’ an obvious double game the whole time. It’s amazing he had to call in some GOP Senators to spell it out for them.
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 7:35 pm
===He’s been playin’ an obvious double game the whole time. It’s amazing he had to call in some GOP Senators to spell it out for them.===
Do they have names? And if so, what are they? I want to know who almost had a spine.
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 7:41 pm
“I can’t wait to go home and fall into a bubble bath.”
Comment by IllinoisInsider Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 7:42 pm
Rauner had another episode of Chronic Backstabbing Disorder today. He really needs to up his medication.
Cullerton is left with egg on his face again- how do you explain to him that Rauner’s just not that into him?
Comment by Morty Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 7:42 pm
I knew this would get me on bossmadigan
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 7:52 pm
Someone from the GOP with some stones
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 7:58 pm
Is that the Lt. Governor in the background? What important work is she up to these days?
Comment by Just Me Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 8:32 pm
Rauner ran on a “Shake up Springfield” platform and promised to “Drive Everyone Crazy”.
When will this madness end?
Comment by Chicago 20 Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 9:12 pm
And people were saying that comedic duos were no longer popular.
Comment by Mac Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 9:38 pm
IF we sit vewy vewy still, Niedermeyer from IPI won’t see us.
Comment by Smitty Irving Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 10:00 pm
The two Senate leaders show immense anguish upon realizing that Rauner’s efforts to torpedo “the Grand Bargain” have succeeded.
Comment by Norseman Wednesday, Mar 1, 17 @ 10:03 pm
Did you brush your teeth?
Comment by Hillary Thursday, Mar 2, 17 @ 1:33 am
Both “I gotta get out a here ….what time does the state plane leave ? Dang that’s right…”
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Mar 2, 17 @ 6:01 am
That feeling when you realize that you are not an accomplice — you are just another hostage.
– MrJM
Comment by @MisterJayEm Thursday, Mar 2, 17 @ 6:55 am
Goldie your chair is waiting for you to explain the budget hole
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Mar 2, 17 @ 7:54 am
I’am radioactive
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Mar 2, 17 @ 7:57 am
Burning up on ash Wednesday
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Mar 2, 17 @ 7:59 am
Anybody that sends a budget with a hole must have a hole in their head
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Mar 2, 17 @ 8:25 am
Aces and eights
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Mar 2, 17 @ 8:36 am
Prince of snarkness wakes up GOP leader
Comment by Rabid Thursday, Mar 2, 17 @ 8:39 am