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* I know it’s super late in the day for a question, but I got busy with a bunch of stuff and forgot. I was just gonna skip it and then somebody sent me a link to this tweet. Your own caption for this pic?…

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:35 pm

Comments

1. A student shows the governor how she is treating her current client, a woman who accidentally watched several JB and Ives TV ads in a row.

   Comment by OneMan Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:38 pm

2. Gov. Rauner interviews a prospective new member of BTIA.

   Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:38 pm

3. Governor Rauner checking up on his Swedish grandfather

   Comment by DuPage Saint Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:38 pm

4. The Ives campaign announced
   “Once again the governor is showing support for transvestites, when will this ever stop”

   Comment by OneMan Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:39 pm

5. Rauner checking to see if he has a heartbeat.

   Comment by JS Mill Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:39 pm

6. The governor was thrilled to know Jay Levine’s hair had found work post-retirement…

   Comment by OneMan Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:39 pm

7. “Governor, your agenda isn’t going to make it.”

   Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:39 pm

8. It was a case of ’shocked face’ and the governor felt awkward when he found out the person suffering from it was an assistant superintendent of finance for a suburban school district.

   Comment by OnaMan Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:41 pm

9. “The reality is, you know, lawsuits happen in nursing homes, even the best companies. It’s unfortunate but it happens. It’s the nature of the business and the nature of the service.”

   “But you know what? I wasn’t on the board when these deaths occurred. We were investors in the company. We didn’t operate the company ourselves. And to try to say, you know, I’m a horrible person because I invested in a company, my firm did. The company failed. It went bankrupt. We lost all our money and there were lawsuits that are going to play out in court.

   “If there is any wrongdoing, I hope it’s punished. I don’t believe there was.”

   http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-bruce-rauner-nursing-home-0928-20140928-story.html

   Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:42 pm

10. Gov. Rauner playing Dr. Kevorkian to Illinois…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:45 pm

11. “No, Governor, we try to save the patients. It’s harder than what you advocate so we need more training.”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:47 pm

12. “We must be related, I don’t hear a heart.”

    Comment by Finally Out Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:47 pm

13. “You do your thing, I’m gonna pretend it’s Labor and I get to choose to pull the plug… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:48 pm

14. “We need the only thing that can save this patient…a right to work zone…stat!”

    Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:48 pm

15. *Note: Shortly after this photo, Gov. Rauner was escorted out. Medical professionals swear not to do harm and the Governor has no intention to follow that creed there or in his day job.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:50 pm

16. “Nurse, you hear that sweet sound… flatline… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:51 pm

17. One dummy looking at another dummy.

    Comment by Smalls Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:54 pm

18. Illinois Republican Bruce Rauner and likely Democratic opponent JB Pritzker fail to revive voters during gubernatorial campaign.

    Comment by Sillies Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:54 pm

19. Shah has me testin’ everyone in the state for legionella. I told him his 150,000% boast was gonna be tough to back up.

    Comment by Henry Francis Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:55 pm

20. I can’t hear anything. Mike Madigan must have broken this stethoscope.

    Comment by Quizzical Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:56 pm

21. Due to twitter’s character limit, the following could not be included in the tweet: Unfortunately, the apprentices won’t have an opportunity to change lives because I am striving to keep their wages low by pushing right to work and cutting Medicaid funding so medical facilities can’t afford to hire them in the first place.

    Comment by Swift Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:58 pm

22. Trying to revive Carolyn?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGHK81A9I64

    Comment by Precinct Captain Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:58 pm

23. Gov “I don’t think she is going to make it …. MADIGAN”

    Comment by We'll See Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 4:58 pm

24. “You finish this training… and don’t join a union… I know a few nursing homes all over the country you could be workin’ at… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 5:00 pm

25. The patient is as authentic as the Governor’s policy.

    Comment by TAXRATE62 Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 5:03 pm

26. I got this cool new doctor kit as a present for Lincoln’s Birthday. Couldn’t wait to try it out.
    Can I give the patient a shot, too?

    Comment by Keyrock Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 5:09 pm

27. Rauner: Hey, I’m hearing a heartbeat.

    Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 5:12 pm

28. Dr. Rauner orders another round of chemotherapy baloney to his patient State Finance who was admitted with a broken fibula.

    Comment by Al Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 5:14 pm

29. “Can you hear me? Want to sign some papers and buy some used computers?”

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 5:18 pm

30. “Yep, this confirms it, she’s in charge.”

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 5:19 pm

31. Nurse: Dr. Governor he has no pulse you’ve got to start CPR
    Rauner: Madigan did it! *proceeds to let patient die*

    Comment by Anon 21 Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 5:19 pm

32. Regardless of what you may understand about nature or learned in school, this artificial human, known as a dummy, has a heartbeat, feelings, ambitions.

    #giveAdummyAhug
    #dummiesarepeopletoo

    Comment by cdog Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 5:25 pm

33. “So that’s how those Medicaid contracts increased by $20 billion in a week.”

    Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 5:26 pm

34. Fyi…rauner old nursing home company sold for $900 million.

    Comment by Al Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 5:33 pm

35. Now, that brain that you gave me, was it Hans Delbruck’s?

    Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 5:48 pm

36. –Now, that brain that you gave me, was it Hans Delbruck’s?–

    Abby Normal.

    Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 5:50 pm

37. “He looks good to me. Send him home and you’ll get the state share of the bill in just a couple of short, short years.

    Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 5:51 pm

38. If we want to get our state funding this year, the cause of death is always “Because Madigan.”

    Comment by Whatever Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 5:58 pm

39. Senator Warren, can you hear me now?

    Comment by A guy Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 6:04 pm

40. Rauner and old folks? Come on.

    We know the story about Rauner’s nursing homes. Is there any more that needs to be said?

    Comment by Bobby T Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 6:08 pm

41. Rauner - “Jeez, Governor Edgar, you’re not lookin’ so hot. Maybe you shouldn’t have said those things about me.”

    Comment by Anon Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 6:09 pm

42. –Senator Warren, can you hear me now? –

    I don’t get it. Is the joke Rauner or you doesn’t know what a stethoscope is?

    Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 6:11 pm

43. A student, a heartless dummy and a mannequin.

    – MrJM

    Comment by @misterjayem Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 6:17 pm

44. Can someone give me one good reason why I should be motivated to be a better employee when my top boss has spent the last 3+ years telling the public how shady and how much of a thug I am?

    Comment by Niklas Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 6:35 pm

45. BVR: “Can you pull him through? Walter Jacobson used to be one of my favorite reporters.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 6:52 pm

46. “Ya think you could get me one of those gowns to wear? Might be able to pick up some sympathy votes.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 6:53 pm

47. Rauner tells state retiree to pay for her own IV.

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 6:54 pm

48. Gov. Rauner visits John Tillman after Tillman had some late night visitors at home.

    Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 6:56 pm

49. BVR: “What’s that she keeps mumblin’?”

    Student: “Back porch, back porch…”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 6:57 pm

50. BVR: “Calm down, Rahm. It was just a little tuna filet.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 7:00 pm

51. Like my budget, this one was DOA.

    Comment by Blue dog dem Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 7:21 pm

52. “Are you sure he voted for me?”

    “Of course, governor. Can’t you see he’s a dummy?”

    Comment by JoanP Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 7:27 pm

53. As Lot’s wife came out of the coma, she turned to salt after seeing a certain face looking down on her.

    Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 9:04 pm

54. Legionella?

    Comment by Wilson Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 9:44 pm

55. “Governor Rauner attempts to breathe life into a hospital dummy, believing it to be his campaign for re-election.”

    Comment by Anon Thursday, Feb 15, 18 @ 10:45 pm

56. Dianna just opened our utility bill

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 16, 18 @ 6:38 am

57. I’m here to help you fill out an absentee ballot

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 16, 18 @ 6:48 am

58. Has anyone gone threw their pockets yet

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 16, 18 @ 6:50 am

59. bruce almighty breathes life into another raunerbot

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 16, 18 @ 7:00 am

60. I don’t know why people keep throwing themselves under my bus

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 16, 18 @ 7:12 am

61. north shore drinking party

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 16, 18 @ 7:19 am

62. an outbreak of term limits get job creators excited

    Comment by Rabid Friday, Feb 16, 18 @ 7:30 am

63. Left leaning Capitol Fax gives its members another opportunity to bash Rauner yeaaah.

    Comment by Stand Tall Friday, Feb 16, 18 @ 8:19 am

64. Nurse, you are going to need to keep this quiet. We have yet another Legionaires victim here.

    Comment by Passive Agressive Friday, Feb 16, 18 @ 8:24 am

65. =Is Jack Hynes related to Dan Hynes=

    More interesting question would be: is be Jack Hynes related to Brian Hynes?

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 16, 18 @ 8:58 am

66. Gov. Bruce Rauner: A man who truly has his finger on the pulse of his constituency.

    Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 16, 18 @ 9:01 am

67. i found the leak in your doll govenor

    Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 8:23 am

68. i was 6′8″ till madigan cut me down to size and I pulled my hair out

    Comment by Rabid Tuesday, Feb 20, 18 @ 8:36 am

69. Your standing on the oxygen line

    Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 21, 18 @ 6:50 am

70. have you been harassed by madigan

    Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 21, 18 @ 12:47 pm

71. Stuff happens

    Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 21, 18 @ 8:53 pm

72. Need a hug

    Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 21, 18 @ 8:57 pm

73. I’m here to collect the soul

    Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 21, 18 @ 9:00 pm

74. You know what I’m not in charge

    Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 21, 18 @ 9:15 pm

75. How would you like to head up the Quincey vet home

    Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 21, 18 @ 9:19 pm

76. Could you look at my arm, madigan has been twisting it

    Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 21, 18 @ 9:21 pm

77. Are you sure I have drained every last drop of this union worker

    Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Feb 21, 18 @ 9:35 pm

78. I’d like to help you out govenor, what way did you come in

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 5:47 am

79. Vulture capitalist checks on dinner

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 5:50 am

80. Grim reaper, times up

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 5:55 am

81. I’m from the government, and I’m here to save you

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 5:57 am

82. For my next trick I will saw them in half

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 5:58 am

83. Ah liver and fava beans my favorite

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 6:01 am

84. Patty it’s not a lie if I believe it

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 6:05 am

85. Are we having fun yet

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 6:11 am

86. Another one on my watch

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 6:14 am

87. That first step off the back porch is a doozy dianna

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 6:16 am

88. Page six of the manual says don’t let up

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 6:26 am

89. i just got here don’t ask me

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 6:27 am

90. can you still see where madigan creased my forehead with a 2×4

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 6:29 am

91. I have been here for over a week when do I get out of the barrel

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 6:31 am

92. Why isn’t they giving me a standing ovation

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 6:35 am

93. comrade the Russian has information on madigan for you

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 6:41 am

94. Lazareth arise

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 6:44 am

95. no govenor you don’t have a heart it’s your cheep watch ticking

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 6:47 am

96. Having a bash playing doctor

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 7:05 am

97. congratulations your in the century club not the culture club

    Comment by Rabid Thursday, Feb 22, 18 @ 7:10 am

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