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* Tribune…
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner showed up at the rally despite years of actively distancing himself from the controversial president — at least until recently when the governor sought to try to unify core social conservatives angry with his signature on laws expanding abortion, immigration and transgender rights.
Trump made no mention of Rauner, who sat off to the side in bleachers far behind the main podium. Wearing a motorcycle vest and a baseball cap affirming the pro-police message “Back the Blue,” Rauner did not address the audience.
While Rauner was Downstate, Democratic challenger J.B. Pritzker was campaigning in the west and northwest suburbs while adding $10 million to his own already record-shattering self-funding mark, bringing it to more than $171.5 million since he launched his campaign fund in March of last year.
* Lynn Sweet…
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, who must reclaim the GOP base to win re-election, showed up in the audience at President Donald Trump’s southern Illinois rally on Saturday, though Trump never mentioned the governor in his remarks nor invited him to the stage.
If it was a deliberate snub, it was was a remarkable rebuff — a Republican president ignoring a GOP governor who is struggling to win a second term against Democrat J.B. Pritzker. Or Rauner’s team may have said it’s OK to ignore him as he continues to try to have it both ways when it comes to Trump. […]
I heard that Rauner’s team was trying to arrange a last-minute private meeting with Trump, a move calculated to try to appease the GOP base he has alienated so much that he barely won re-nomination in the March Illinois GOP primary.
I’m not sure that private meeting ever took place.
Still trying to win the March primary in October.
* Sun-Times…
It wasn’t clear if Rauner had any interaction with Trump during the visit. A spokeswoman for the governor’s office referred questions to campaign representatives who did not return messages seeking comment.
* React…
Several goofy tweeters accused the Tribune of photoshopping Rauner into the pic because, well, it just looked so bizarre.
Also, the governor didn’t post anything on his own Twitter page about the event.
posted by Rich Miller
Sunday, Oct 28, 18 @ 11:59 am
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Comment by Cubs in ‘16 Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 9:10 am
When I first saw Rauner’s SoA photo on Twitter, I too thought it was photo-shopped. Way to represent Illinois… only a few more days… only a few more days.
Comment by Anon221 Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 9:11 am
Well, isn’t that’s Nick Klitzing standing right next to him - is he photoshopped in too?
Rauner is a joke and an insult to the good people of Illinois.
Comment by Been there, done that Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 9:20 am
===is he photoshopped in too?===
Don’t feed into this stupidity.
Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 9:22 am
What was that all about?
Put aside whatever you think about Trump or Rauner, that was just orange sunshine trippy.
The president of the United States comes to Illinois, and the governor of Illinois makes a point to show up — to hide from him, kind of, in his flairriffic Village People’s costume.
Seriously, wtf? What the heck was the objective of that weirdness?
Comment by wordslinger Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 9:26 am
So why the heck did he go?
Forget the ridiculous costume. Isn’t going there and being snubbed worse than not going at all?
Comment by Henry Francis Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 9:28 am
Is it simply that he didn’t want to be noticed?/s
Comment by G'Kar Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 9:32 am
That’s an ABATE hoody he is wearing. Right sleeve
Comment by Langhorne Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 9:33 am
Part of me wants to think that look on his face is one of regret.
I would ask if this race could get any dumber, but I know it can and suspect it will.
Comment by OneMan Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 9:34 am
That tweet from Rep. Harris is pretty funny considering he could pass as a dead ringer for He Who Must Not Be Named without a costume.
Comment by Anon Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 9:43 am
This is just sad. A person so conflicted that he can neither stay nor go. Take a position, for crying out loud. Trying to please everyone pleases no one.
Comment by Jibba Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 9:49 am
==That’s an ABATE hoody he is wearing. ==
“Gov. Rauner, it’s ABATE on the phone. They want their hoodie back.”
Rich: Can this photo please become a caption contest? Please?
Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 9:51 am
For me… this is the picture;
When you have no constituency, no friends, no one vouching for you, no record, and no one is willing to be your friend when you need one most.
Hundreds of millions can’t change who you are when people see you as you are.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 10:05 am
Tod Ricketts standing there as well.
Comment by Saluki Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 10:10 am
“Why did Diana put out the blue hat, everybody else is wearing a red one?”
Comment by Pot calling kettle Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 10:25 am
The governor patch was prominently featured in the ad announcing the re-election bid. To be fair to those that think it looks photoshopped, it seemed over the top a year ago when this ad came out too.
http://chicagoist.com/2017/10/23/harley_ridin_rauner_formally_announ.php
Comment by Notorious RBG Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 10:41 am
===https://youtu.be/boAv-Bu4MrI===
Or this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_426RiwST8
Comment by Joe Bidenopolous Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:26 am
Looks to be the face of somebody who set aside a block of time, traveled far, and was not even acknowledged.
Comment by Stumpy's bunker Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:32 am
I haven’t had that much fun at a politician’s expense in a while.
Comment by Archpundit Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:33 am
His vest is pretty crowded but he should add the Rolling Stones tongue logo.
Comment by Christopher Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:36 am
Maybe in a future episode of Dad’s Home State, Diana goes to a north shore party and passes this snapshot around, saying it’s “just adorbs” what Bruce has to do to connect with the rubes. Partygoers roll their eyes and chortle.
Comment by Stumpy's bunker Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:44 am
Looks like he’s enjoying his visit too! /s
Comment by NoGifts Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:44 am
POW/MIA patch, State Police patch, Marine Foundation patch - all these patches for things he is not. So I guess the governor patch fits right in.
Comment by Whatever Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 11:53 am
But more, much more than this
Comment by Anon Monday, Oct 29, 18 @ 3:40 pm
Our state savior was in Olney before headin’ to Murphysboro. The writer really waxed poetic at the end…
http://www.olneydailymail.com/news/20181029/governor-rauner-surprises–republicans-with-visit-to-olney?template=ampart
Comment by Anon221 Tuesday, Oct 30, 18 @ 12:25 am