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State Sen. John Cullerton (D-Chicago) was re-elected president of the Illinois State Senate on Wednesday.

Cullerton has held the office since 2009. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis administered the oath of office to Cullerton after the vote. Cullerton defeated State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) 39-18. […]

Cullerton added that Brady would be a great minority leader.

Cullerton didn’t say Brady would be a “great” minority leader.

* From Cullerton’s prepared remarks…

To leader Brady, congratulations. The Republican caucus chose wisely in turning to you for leadership.

You’re going to be — and I really mean this — … a super … minority leader these next two years.

A “super minority leader.” Get it? The Senate Republicans are in the super-minority? It was a joke! Is this thing on? Hello?

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jan 11, 19 @ 12:57 pm

Comments

That is ^&*%ing hilarious. I so love clever meanness.

Comment by I Miss Bentohs Friday, Jan 11, 19 @ 12:59 pm
I laughed out loud when watching this live…

I have a dear friend who can’t tell a joke they’ve heard correctly, even if you give this person the Cliff’s Notes.

It was a fun lil thing…

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 11, 19 @ 1:02 pm
Comedian: I finally got around to reading the dictionary…turns out the zebra did it.

(crowd laughs)

Homer: I don’t get it

Lisa: Dad, the Zebra didn’t do it, its just a word at the end of the dictionary

Homer: I still don’t get it.

Lisa: It’s just a joke

Homer: Oooh! I get it! I get jokes!

Comment by John Amdor Friday, Jan 11, 19 @ 1:02 pm
That’s my time. Please tip your bartenders and waitresses I’m here all session.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jan 11, 19 @ 1:03 pm
You have to love the Senate President pulling out his solid Dad jokes early in 2019.

Comment by Kyle Hillman Friday, Jan 11, 19 @ 1:04 pm
I live in Huntington, West Virginia and work for Dan Proft, cut me some slack

Comment by Kyla Asbury, probably Friday, Jan 11, 19 @ 1:06 pm
Comedy has always been a highlight of Cullerton’s service.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jan 11, 19 @ 1:19 pm
At one time I was the highest elected official in the City of Champaign…

Comment by Don Gerard Friday, Jan 11, 19 @ 1:48 pm
“You’re going to be — and I really mean this — … a super … minority leader these next two years.”

Maybe longer.

Comment by Michelle Flaherty Friday, Jan 11, 19 @ 1:59 pm
Kyla’s bankroller helped make that joke possible.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jan 11, 19 @ 2:53 pm