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* Finke…
Rauner’s office announced last week that it has hired Statehouse veteran PATTY SCHUH as deputy chief of staff for communications. She begins the job Monday.
By title, Schuh replaces DIANA RICKERT, one of the communications staffers ousted shortly after the operation issued a statement that Rauner could not comment on whether a cartoon was racist because he is a white male.
Hiring Schuh is a departure for the administration. She’s been with the Senate Republicans since 1985 and has been the top communications person since 1995. In other words, unlike some other folks Rauner has brought on board, Schuh has dealt with state government and specifically, the legislature, for a long time. That sort of experience can’t hurt this administration.
* Hinz…
Schuh, 58, has worked for GOP Senate leaders for two decades, stretching back to the days when James “Pate” Philip ruled. She stayed on through a succession of leaders that ranged from moderates like Christine Radogno to conservatives like Philip and Bill Brady. In the process, she earned a reputation as someone who knows her stuff and certainly can stand her ground, but can work with anybody.
In other words, she’s exactly the person needed for a troubled governor who can’t seem to settle on a consistent, believable message.
In fact, he almost certainly needs her more than she needs the job, so for the sake of a two-party system, let’s hope this match-up works.
* She’s a genuine person…
* The Question: Caption?
posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 3:27 pm
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Who knew Patty also worked with Rod Blagojevich?
Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 3:32 pm
Two legends–one is real
Comment by Madame DeFarge Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 3:36 pm
Rauner’s a bigger impersonator than this guy.
Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 3:36 pm
Don’t step on my blue suede SCHUH.
Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 3:38 pm
Deciding to make a political comeback, former State Representative Bob Winchester, following the advice of advisors to Governor Bruce Rauner, has dropped his old “Shot for Southern Illinois” slogan and adopted a new image.
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 3:40 pm
With the Carhartt, biker vest, and flannel shirt all at the dry cleaners, Governor Rauner dons his latest costume.
Comment by Henry Francis Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 3:41 pm
He ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog.
Lyin’ all the time.
He ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog.
Lyin’ all the time.
Well, he ain’t never signed a budget
and he ain’t no friend of mine…
Comment by Cubs in '16 Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 3:44 pm
Rauner’s Staff is all shook up Mm mm, mm, yay, yay, yay
Comment by Get it Solved Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 3:46 pm
“Patty Has Left the Chamber”
Personally, I hope Patty finds herself happy and influential. Professionally, I must admit, I hope it doesn’t work out because she’s good.
But, one thing is near certain… IF it doesn’t work out, you’ll never open the Tribune to see an Op-Ed from Patty Schuh that degrades the state or the workforce….not because the state and the workforce is perfect, but because Patty is a decent human being with integrity.
Patty is a genuine pain in the rear for any opponent. She’s connected, convincing and, when she needs to be, uncompromising. But she’s also someone who works within the confines of THIS universe and this system - not the magical system of wishes that others before her chose to work in. She respects the system and the role of General Assembly…she’s walking into a place where the guy in charge has one primary emotion for the GA - contempt.
Comment by Carhartt Union Negotiating Team Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 3:50 pm
She brought back Pate?
Comment by DuPage Saint Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 4:02 pm
Now we are really going to “shake things up”…LOL. Cute pic.
Comment by Tier1gal Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 4:08 pm
Patty…..is in the building.
Comment by A guy Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 4:13 pm
JB: So we’re straight: What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
Comment by 37B Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 4:15 pm
The last two people outside the Rauner household who believe in the turnaround agenda.
Comment by Whatever Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 4:20 pm
The best thing about Patty is she walks among us, and she is from this planet! Eh, Carter?
Comment by White Sox opening day Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 4:20 pm
Bipartisan: New Rauner Spox Welcomes Madigan Campaign Legend Mike Noonan
Comment by Thomas Paine Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 4:23 pm
“Dear Patty,
I’m caught in a trap
I can’t walk out
Because I love to fib, my lady
Why can’t they see
What they’re doing to me
When they don’t believe a word I say?
We can’t go on together
With suspicious lies (suspicious lies)
And we can’t build our teams
On suspicious ties
So, if old friends I know
Stop by to say hello
Would they still see suspicion in my lies?
Here we go again
Asking where I’ve been
You can’t see the tears are real
I’m crying (Yes, I’m crying)
We can’t go on together
With suspicious lies (suspicious lies)
And we can’t build our teams
On suspicious ties
Oh, let our agenda survive
Or dry the tears from my eyes
Let’s don’t let a good thing die
When, Patty, you know
I’ve never lied to you(?)
Mmm, yeah, yeah
I’m caught in a trap
I can’t walk out
Because I love to fib, my lady
Why can’t they see
What they’re doing to me
When they don’t believe a word I say?
Don’t you know I’m caught in a trap
I can’t walk out
Because I love you to fib, my lady
So… Help me.
Signed,
Bruce Rauner
Governor
Illinois
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 4:27 pm
Patty appears to be going from one deluded superstar well past his prime to another.
Comment by Jocko Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 4:32 pm
==That sort of experience can’t hurt this administration.==
But it can certainly help this administration hurt Illinois.
Patty has success before she even starts work, she’s converted Cap Fax bloggers into Rauner supporters.
Comment by Careerist Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 5:13 pm
Patty is a real-life Rock Star
Comment by Eddy Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 5:17 pm
To be honest, I’ve looked better and that’s not my favorite jump suit, but Patty was a good sport and took a picture with me anyway.
Thanks, Patty. OW
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 5:19 pm
Peanut butter and Na-Na Samiches for everyone…
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 5:21 pm
“Ok, now ‘Skinny Elvis’” turn”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 5:22 pm
No, no, no, this isn’t right at all. The Governor is a skinny guy who wears dumb costumes.
Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 5:23 pm
(Not pictured: James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart)
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 5:24 pm
The new delivery guy from “Jack Rabbit Slim’s”
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 5:26 pm
When you lose the dance competition to Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace…
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 5:27 pm
Is that Mautino?
Comment by Anon Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 5:40 pm
Kaz is a good sport with that Halloween costume.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 5:42 pm
Tony Clifton looked better…
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 6:01 pm
thumbs up.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 6:08 pm
Evidence that Patty is experienced and ready to work with another guy who likes to play dress-up for varying roles.
Comment by We'll See Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 6:17 pm
She can make Elvis and Bruce dance to the right tune….
Comment by FLEA Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 7:30 pm
“Patty, would you now like to take a picture with Bruce… ”
… and that’s how Patty Schuh got “Springsteen-ed” into working for Bruce Rauner
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 7:32 pm
Finally TCB becomes a priority of the Rauner administration.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Oct 16, 17 @ 7:33 pm
“She’s a genuine person”
She was up until she decided to work for one of the least genuine govenors in the history of IL.
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Oct 17, 17 @ 2:03 am
Patty’s suggested replacement for Carhartt duds.
Comment by PublicServant Tuesday, Oct 17, 17 @ 5:41 am
A Rock Star and Some Guy Dressed Up Like Elvis
Comment by SAP Tuesday, Oct 17, 17 @ 8:48 am
european vacation send off
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Oct 17, 17 @ 8:51 am
govenors southern state treasury pick
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Oct 17, 17 @ 8:57 am
Oxycodone spokesperson, be like Elvis
Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Oct 17, 17 @ 9:02 am