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* The Sun-Times has a story on Rep. Scott Drury’s announcement that he’s exploring a run for governor…

Drury — who was an assistant U.S. attorney in Chicago before taking office in 2013 — said he plans to set up meetings and travel the state to talk to “real people” to determine if he’ll run.

“Let’s face it. Illinois is defined as having no budget, defined by bickering and is defined by violence. It is defined by public corruption. By any measure I have the experience, the skill and the background and the history of showing that I tackled these issues and have worked on these issues instead of just getting wrapped up in the partisanship which has left our state a disaster,” Drury said.

Drury said he hasn’t talked to his fellow Democrats about his decision: “I don’t believe that my candidacy is going to be the one that’s going to be propelled by establishment politicians.”

* You know what comes next…

* The Question: Caption?

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:16 pm

Comments

Should I tell them I’m a former federal prosecutor? I’m gonna tell them I’m a former federal prosecutor.

Comment by Stark Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:19 pm
Someone’s got it in for me.
They’re planting stories in the press.

Comment by Keyrock Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:20 pm
The vacant sadness of a man with no clock.

Comment by Dude McDude Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:21 pm
You might know Rep. Drury, a former federal prosecutor, from his days as a federal prosecutor.

Comment by SinkingShip Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:21 pm
‘WWDD’ (What Would Dylan Do?)

Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:25 pm
“My fellow Democrats … I’m here to lecture you and to win a popularity contest decided by you. This plan is airtight.”

Comment by The Captain Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:25 pm
I’m not sure if you heard, but rumor has it he’s a former federal prosecutor.

At least that’s the word on the street.

Huggy Bear told me

Comment by Morty Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:27 pm
Rep. Drury thoughtfully ponders how pressing a button could ruin his perfect manicure.

Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:30 pm
If he had been given a clock, it may have pointed towards “time to run” but without that clock…

Comment by EVanstonian Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:30 pm
“I am a former federal prosecutor–in Paris.”

Comment by Leatherneck Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:30 pm
“Because the State of Illinois isn’t Drury enough”

Comment by Boone's is back Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:32 pm
” I know how to win friends and influence people. I read the book in college.”

Comment by Frightening Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:38 pm
Oswego Willy picked the wrong day to go to a Cub game.

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:43 pm
Rep. Drury privately contemplates if there are “real people” in Wayne Co.

Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:43 pm
“I’ve been all over Edgar County and I can’t find that big steel structure anywhere.”

Comment by don the legend Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:43 pm
Well, someone has to come in last place.

Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:44 pm
“What is that smell?”

Comment by DuPage Bard Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:45 pm
===Oswego Willy picked the wrong day to go to a Cub game.===

Somehow I think seeing the WS banner raised will take the sting out of missing the caption contest.

Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:47 pm
===Well, someone has to come in last place.===

Or, ‘Who says only nice guys finish last?’

Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:49 pm
–By any measure I have the experience, the skill and the background and the history of showing that I tackled these issues and have worked on these issues instead of just getting wrapped up in the partisanship which has left our state a disaster,” Drury said.

Maybe not. But he’ll always have Paris.

Comment by wordslinger Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:49 pm
Potential gubernatorial candidate with his photo of the leaning tower of Eiffel.

Comment by Earnest Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:50 pm
If I don’t win Paris is nice in the spring.

Comment by Anonymous Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:52 pm
“Come on guys… a no name staet with a 50% rating from the AFL-CIO, no establishment support, no significant fundraising base and no name recognition can win this primary! Who’s with me!??? ….guys?

Comment by Annyong Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:52 pm
My supporters will stand up to Madigan just like I did. By not voting for or against me.

Comment by Anonymous Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:54 pm
“Why don’t I get invited to the frat parties? I’d make a good frat boy…”

Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 2:56 pm
“Why is the word Why always in my mind?”

Comment by Rocky Rosi Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 3:00 pm
@boone’s is back “Because the State of Illinois isn’t Dreary enough”
@earnest “Potential gubernatorial candidate with his photo of the leaning tower of Awful.”
There, fixed.

Comment by Anonymous Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 3:04 pm
Counting on his hands the time he’s said “I’m a former federal prosecutor.” during his conversations with colleagues.

Comment by Jocko Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 3:07 pm
Thinking this deeply is unique. To me. This picture captures it. For you.

Comment by A guy Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 3:24 pm
@anonymous- it’s a play on words. I’m well aware how dreary is actually spelled. But happy Monday to you too.

Comment by Boone's is back Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 3:42 pm
“The camera’s over here Scott. Stop looking in the mirror.”

Comment by walker Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 4:03 pm
I never *#$@! anyone’s kid out of going to a charter school OR a university - that’s gotta count for something, right?

Comment by lake county democrat Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 4:35 pm
A coalition of one.

Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 4:53 pm
Go ahead, make my day!

Comment by Norseman Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 6:58 pm
Time has come today.

Comment by Amalia Monday, Apr 10, 17 @ 7:33 pm
What? I’ve got to write a $60 million check?

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Apr 11, 17 @ 9:14 am
What’s next?

Rep. Drury PROSECUTED the MADIGAN agenda!

- Bruce Rauner

Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Apr 11, 17 @ 9:28 am