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We ran into @JBPritzker in Springfield. Looking forward to working with his administration. #twill pic.twitter.com/YGDa60OevO

— Illinois Policy (@illinoispolicy) January 10, 2019


Yes, I know we already have one caption contest today, but…

* The Question: Caption?

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:30 pm

Comments

  1. A dark and stormy night for IPI

    Comment by Precinct Captain Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:33 pm

  2. “We’re friends”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:36 pm

  3. Madigan already said it: “Move on to a new chapter where people work with people”

    Comment by Political Animal Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:37 pm

  4. “If you promise never to send any of your staff to work for me in communications, I’ll take a picture with you.”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:37 pm

  5. This will make ‘Lucky Pierre’…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:39 pm

  6. “J.B. Pritzker: A Better Man than Thee (or Me)”.

    Comment by dbk Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:39 pm

  7. “Working together cooperatively and professionally”

    Comment by Political Animal Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:40 pm

  8. JB’s superpowers include traveling back in time.

    Comment by Cheryl44 Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:40 pm

  9. It’s all In the definition of what the word ‘with’ is.

    With can mean ‘near each others physical location’ or
    ‘On the same philosophical page’.

    So my caption ‘Do we speak the same language?

    Comment by thoughts matter Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:40 pm

  10. “Send this to Tillman… after I sign it”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:40 pm

  11. JB: “I said, ‘I wanna shake this goof’ not ‘I wanna shake hands with this goof’…”

    – MrJM

    Comment by @misterjayem Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:42 pm

  12. These “nice collaborative guy ” shoes are getting awfully tight….

    Comment by Fav Hum Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:43 pm

  13. If you thought that image of Schumer and Pelosi standing next to each other was awkward…

    Comment by City Zen Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:44 pm

  14. Narrator: One of them had a vast misunderstanding of the relationship and he was smiling.

    Comment by Anonish Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:44 pm

  15. We will consider all of your proposals. As a matter of fact, the Speaker and Senate President have set up special subcommittees just for you bills. Rep. Stava-Murray will chair the House Committee.

    Comment by Quizzical Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:45 pm

  16. “Oh… I thought that was Sen. Plummer…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:45 pm

  17. Blame Madigan.

    Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:46 pm

  18. There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man’s fears, and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of imagination. It is an area which we call … The Twilight Zone

    Comment by Phenomynous Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:46 pm

  19. IPI Ambush Handshake

    Comment by PublicServant Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:47 pm

  20. “There you are….. JB? I’m Greg Marmalard, president of Omega House”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RRJVZF5WDg

    Comment by JS Mill Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:48 pm

  21. See you, same place, in 4 years…”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:51 pm

  22. “Can I take my picture with Proft today so I can get all those out of the way?

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:53 pm

  23. This is the darkest timeline

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:54 pm

  24. JB- “Notice how I hold the dominant position in the handshake, just sayin’.”

    Comment by JS Mill Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:55 pm

  25. Why is the pic in black and white? Outside of a museum, the only place I see black and white pix these days is in attack ads.

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:55 pm

  26. IPI’s army of mercenary lobbyists informs the Pritzker administration that they stand ready to fight on behalf of public employee bargaining rights.

    Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:55 pm

  27. JB thought bubble: I am going to have to provide clearer instructions to my State Police Detail; I mean what the H.

    Comment by Al Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:57 pm

  28. Listen closely: I’m in charge. Now go play.

    Comment by Kayak Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:59 pm

  29. Really, I have to sign every hand?

    Comment by OneMan Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 12:59 pm

  30. =“There you are….. JB? I’m Greg Marmalard, president of Omega House”==

    Almost nailed it, but you missed the obvious play…

    “…you are…Kent!”

    Comment by City Zen Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 1:04 pm

  31. “This *is* my happy grimace.”

    Comment by lakeside Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 1:06 pm

  32. Just so you know, what’s about to happen to you, it’s not personal, it’s strictly business.

    Comment by Veil of Ignorance Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 1:12 pm

  33. ==Just so you know, what’s about to happen to you, it’s not personal, it’s strictly business.==

    I’m curious which one you think is saying this…?

    Comment by Political Animal Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 1:17 pm

  34. Immediately after the photo, both men tried to crush each other’s hands.

    Comment by Grandson of Man Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 1:22 pm

  35. Crocodile handshake.

    Comment by Grandson of Man Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 1:24 pm

  36. “You’re not going to tweet this out, are you?”

    Also, “Hey, I know you. We used to see eye-to-eye on pensions like, what, four years ago?”

    Comment by Goner Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 1:28 pm

  37. ‘LLLLLLET’S GET RREADY TO RRRRUMBLLLLLLLLLE’

    Comment by Cubs in '16 Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 1:29 pm

  38. I give City Zen the win but JS Mill a close second.

    Comment by Exit 59 Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 1:34 pm

  39. =“…you are…Kent!”=

    I was going that way but didn’t want people guessing who is whom. I guess it is actually pretty obvious.

    Comment by JS Mill Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 1:35 pm

  40. “Of course IPI won’t participate in any bipartisanship unless is cuts taxes and spending.”

    Comment by anon2 Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 1:39 pm

  41. JB meets Lewis from ‘Revenge of the Nerds’

    Comment by PlayK8 Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 1:51 pm

  42. ===Outside of a museum, the only place I see black and white pix these days is in attack ads.===

    It’s actually Babe Ruth and the Cubs’ Gabby Hartnett exchanging pleasantries after the 1932 World Series.

    Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 2:07 pm

  43. Smilin’ as his left hand fondles the proverbial knife for JB’s back.

    Comment by RIJ Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 2:23 pm

  44. A rare photograph of Stan and Ollie on their way to shoot “Sons of the Desert”.

    Comment by Stuntman Bob's Brother Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 2:23 pm

  45. Shakin’ Up Springfield.

    Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 2:36 pm

  46. You have to zoom in on the Governor-elect’s face. Absolutely priceless. I’ll be sure to look for it in future photo opportunities with the “media.”

    Comment by Lefty Lefty Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 3:08 pm

  47. The weight of acting decently already pressing the Governor’s head down into his shoulders.

    Comment by 37B Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 5:40 pm

  48. Engaged by three different IPI lobbyists/officers in the past few days . Each said that they might compromise with JB on some issues. Good general positioning for now — but fishing for some potential areas to discuss, none rose to the surface. Still, the approach is encouraging.

    Comment by walker Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 7:01 pm

  49. Dear Gov. JB, Please take time to get to know the people & their issues in central and southern IL too. Thank you

    Comment by Mama Thursday, Jan 10, 19 @ 8:27 pm

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