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* Let’s all welcome our new Illinois Senate Republican Leader with a caption contest, shall we?…
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:47 pm
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She said she was taking a few personal items with her…but the damn desk?!
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:49 pm
“So I got that going for me… which is nice”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:50 pm
Come…
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:50 pm
“Are you really telling me that you don’t think I can spin this chair REALLY fast?! CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!”
Comment by Curl of the Burl Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:51 pm
It’s not funny. Christine took the “B” off the keyboard. ill rady doesn’t sound right like a good leader. Neither does ruce rauner.
Comment by 360 Degree TurnAround Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:51 pm
“My Porsche is in the shop, right, so I tell the guy… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:52 pm
I feel this big right now!!
Comment by Realist Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:52 pm
Jason Plummers Running mate gets a promotion.
Comment by Saluki Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:52 pm
So… I guess I am relevant again?
Comment by Hawkeye Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:52 pm
yep, I got the short straw
Comment by Strobby Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:53 pm
“Oh, no, no, no… I learned from Tom Cross early on… you play golf with Willy, you don’t throw his golf bag in the pond. After that… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:53 pm
“I’ll take 3 questions, but I have only 2 respondes ready for anything so bare with me… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:54 pm
The plan is everybody comes in, sits here on my lap, and tells me what they want in the budget. Then I check my list…
Comment by m Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:54 pm
“Now? Well… I guess I’ll run for state Senate again… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:55 pm
How you like me now?
Comment by Valeie F. Leonard Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:55 pm
“I told Madigan and Durkin straight away… don’t move up Drury or Ives… They’re your problems… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:56 pm
“Someone decided to pull a prank and now the chair’s broke. I can’t raise or lower it.”
Comment by Curl of the Burl Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:56 pm
Seriously, everyday for lunch a golden delicious..
Comment by Captain Ed Smith Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:57 pm
“How hard can it be?”
Comment by illinoised Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:57 pm
“The bad news is that I might, again, be stuck with Jason Plummer at some point… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:58 pm
Looking forward to more meetings with important leaders in our state like the Lt. Gov.
Comment by ASDFrgfn Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:58 pm
Getting 13 votes is WAY easier than several million!
Comment by LessAnon Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:58 pm
Can you give me a mohawk? And keep it long in the back
Comment by Lucky Pierre Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:59 pm
“Way I see it, Rauner will run ignoring Trump, and my Caucus will try to run away from Rauner. The ‘using Rauner’s money to run away from Rauner’ plan is tricky after that, I grant you… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:59 pm
I said “heck yeah Bruce … I’m your guy, i mean after Durkin. … I know he was there first but think of me as #2!”
Comment by Spliff Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 1:59 pm
I’m the new Paulie. I don’t have to move for anybody. Can sit and twirl right in this bar stool all day. Just watch me
Comment by Baloneymous Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:00 pm
So he grabs me like this and says “cough”. I still have no idea what that has to do with this gig.
Comment by Cubs in '16 Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:00 pm
“We will campaign in Cook County. K? Fool me once… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:01 pm
“Great moments are born from great opportunity. And that’s what you have here, tonight, boys. That’s what you’ve earned here tonight. One game. If we played ‘em ten times, they might win nine. But not this game. Not tonight. Tonight, we skate with them. Tonight, we stay with them. And we shut them down because we can! Tonight, we are the greatest hockey team in the world. You were born to be hockey players. Every one of you. And you were meant to be here tonight. This is your time. Their time is done. It’s over. I’m sick and tired of hearing about what a great hockey team the Soviets have. Screw ‘em. This is your time. Now go out there and take it.”
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:02 pm
I’ll have to get back to you on that.
Comment by Just Curious Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:02 pm
guys I’m relatable trust me
Comment by bigolpete Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:02 pm
When I showed this trick to Madigan, he got a little worried…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqURsBPbYb8
Comment by Anon221 Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:03 pm
Just reminds me of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4mYjc7g-so
Comment by Arsenal Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:03 pm
“Evelyn can come in, but tell her I cleared everything out, she can just accidentally trip on air and sue the Caucus… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:03 pm
- 47th Ward -, that would be a Miracle if a speech…
“Now, let’s get to the ‘7 named words you can’t say in Caucus’… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:05 pm
” out of the frying pan and into the fire, it looks really hot”
Comment by Redraider Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:07 pm
“I should do what in the other hand?”
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:07 pm
CUBS in ‘16 for the win!!!
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:07 pm
(Rauner walks in) Rauner: Yeahhhhhh if you could go ahead and come in on Sunday that be greaaat. (Rauner takes Brady’s stapler away)
Comment by Bigolpetey Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:08 pm
I Told You. I Got This New Job. I Don’t Need State Farm For Anything Now.
Comment by Shake Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:09 pm
I still can’t believe I lost to Quinn!
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:10 pm
You have no idea how long I’ve wanted this job. Could have been since first grade….could have been since sixth grade…high school….college…definately since November 2010.
Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:12 pm
“This is a big job, k, I know that… Doesn’t mean I have to be a tough guy. I’m your pal… We’re all pals… Right?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:12 pm
“I said ‘John, this is the beginning of a Bee-you-teful friendship… Shook my hand, so I guess things are swell… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:15 pm
“Sam, I invited you here so we can come to… an understanding… K?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:16 pm
My answer is: Madigan.
Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:17 pm
If I were him I am not sure I would want anyone to know I belonged to the Illinois legislature.
Comment by common_sense Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:19 pm
“Rich, I think you can tell from the expression on my face how sincerely thrilled I am to be here.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:21 pm
“So whatta ya call this thing, anyway? A ring rung? A rung ring? A ringo? I never had a footrest like this on my chair before. I mean, I’m the kind of guy who keeps his feet on the ground.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:23 pm
I’ve always wanted to be Governor.
Grading on a curve…this is close enough.
Comment by A guy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:24 pm
“So Evelyn comes in and shakes my hand. Yeah, this hand right here. Then after she leaves I think, ‘Hey, this hand itches a little. No, it itches a LOT.’ What’s up with that, anyway?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:25 pm
The Senator is perplexed by the resistance to his suggestion that his caucus henceforth be referred to as “The Brady Bunch”.
Comment by Cubs in '16 Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:25 pm
Okay, one quick joke.
Dillard and Rutherford walk into a bar…
Comment by A guy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:26 pm
“Then Bruce calls and says, ‘Bill, I’m gonna get ya a nice desk with TWO desk lamps on it.’”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:26 pm
“Man, I hope this doesn’t mean I have to start wearing goofy costumes.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:32 pm
Look, I really do like puppies…
Comment by Mouthy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:34 pm
“See this from my perspective… I have to deal with the Governor, Durkin, and the Speaker… Sure, I got John, and John and I can figure things out, but… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:34 pm
“A bus? No, I don’t believe I’ve ever seen the underside of one. Why do you ask?”
Comment by Cubs in '16 Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:34 pm
“This chair was higher, but I reduced it by 10%. See what I did there? See?”
Comment by Montrose Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:37 pm
“Can somebody help me down from this chair? I feel like I’m in a Tilt-A-Whirl.”
Comment by Wensicia Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:41 pm
“About the puppies . . .”
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:45 pm
Oh God what if I gotten myself into?
Comment by Huh? Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:51 pm
I gesture to John Cullerton like I’ll shake his hand…the pull it back through my hair.
Comment by Jocko Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:51 pm
Yeah, i got thirteen votes … not one of them was mine!
Comment by Spliff Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:51 pm
I’m for term limits…Kinda
Comment by Obamas Puppy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 2:52 pm
This barstool is nice, but where’s the bar?
Comment by Bruce (No, not him) Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 3:06 pm
see the roll on the chair in front of me? don’t make me use it.
Comment by Amalia Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 3:24 pm
Leader Brady,
Congratulations and my best wishes. You’re a good sport.
OW
“Caption?”
“No, we wait… We wait here in this storage room until Goldberg says the coast is clear… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 3:36 pm
There is this old saying about never be absent when a committee is making assignments. I made a mistake and left to get a drink of water. When I returned, they announced that I had been elected Senate Minority Leader.
Comment by Huh? Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 4:17 pm
“Why is there suddenly a string on my arm that controls my voting hand?”
Comment by Ole' Nelson Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 4:39 pm
I can take $40 off, if you buy a full set of Radials-
Comment by West Sider Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 5:09 pm
“If you wonder where my smile went, it’s this new job, which is already getting on my nerves.”
Comment by James Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 5:28 pm
Let’s go to Luka’s! in Bloomington I’m buying!!
Comment by GLG Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 5:37 pm
Cubs in ‘16, that’s great, I want the SGOP to be referred to as The Brady Bunch. Maybe an idea for a skit for the next Conference of Women Legislators gala?
Comment by MyTwoCents Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 7:17 pm
I got my barstool, now where’s my beer? And keep ‘em coming!
Comment by West Side the Best Side Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 8:05 pm
Wait, I was just elected what?
Comment by LBJ Friday, Jun 30, 17 @ 8:24 pm
I knew that it was much more than a hunch
Comment by Rabid Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 5:57 am
Another GOP bill taking a back seat
Comment by Rabid Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 6:00 am
golderg what’s in that Kool-aid things look closer than they appear
Comment by Rabid Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 6:07 am
Lou, stop bogarting and hand that here, I’m in my high chair now
Comment by Rabid Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 6:36 am
How does this figit spinner chair work
Comment by Rabid Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 6:57 am
Term limits, that dog don’t hunt, your barking up the wrong tree
Comment by Rabid Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 7:03 am
I got the word from the top, every time we hear “Rauner” we do a standing ovation
Comment by Rabid Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 7:16 am
You call this a reward???
Comment by Triple fat Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 7:18 am
Let me list my priorities. The first priority of the caucus is… well… maybe I should rephrase this… Our first priority is… Who am I fooling… I got nothing.
Comment by Triple fat Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 7:23 am
When Rauner put my picture next to madigan, he must of known I’d be a leader too
Comment by Rabid Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 7:27 am
I’m ready for some deep yogurt
Comment by Rabid Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 8:35 am
As your new captain, my first action will be to hold a lifeboat drill.
Comment by Whatever Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 9:08 am
Good luck Pal.. Christine left because Rauner made her look like a fool.
Your next!
Comment by Anonymous Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 9:29 am
To go where no man has gone before
Comment by Rabid Saturday, Jul 1, 17 @ 10:15 am