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* I briefly chatted with some SIUC students who were waiting to meet with Senate President John Cullerton yesterday. They seemed pretty stoked to be there…
Shortly after delivering his first budget address as governor, J.B. Pritzker put on a Saluki baseball cap, and met with about 20 SIU Carbondale students in his office.
They asked questions, took photos, and presented Pritzker with a bag of Saluki gear. In total, the students met with some two dozen state lawmakers Wednesday, according to organizer Clay Awsumb, president of the SIUC Graduate and Professional Student Council, and a doctoral student in sociology.
“Other universities are showing up in Springfield pretty consistently, and we didn’t have anything scheduled in terms of a student lobbying day or legislative day,” Awsumb said. He teamed up with Undergraduate Student Government President Toussaint Mitchell to get some face time with state leaders. […]
Murphysboro State Rep. Terri Bryant pitched in, calling Pritzker’s office to arrange the meeting and photo op with the students. Downstate Sens. Dale Fowler and Paul Schimpf both took out time for meetings.
* Here you go…
Just after budget address, Pritzker meets with SIU Carbondale students https://t.co/kQzfNxk3nH pic.twitter.com/WChPZP6Jcc
— Southern Illinoisan (@thesouthern) February 21, 2019
Nice hat.
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:29 pm
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I’ll wear the hat, but I won’t put on the rest of that ridiculous costume Bruce left.
Comment by Lt Guv Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:34 pm
“Here Governor, wear this red hat!”
*reads the wording on the hat*
*reads it again*
Comment by Ron Burgundy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:35 pm
Southern eh? So are you guys the Redbirds or the Panthers?
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:40 pm
“So how are all those interims working out for you students”
https://capitolfax.com/2019/01/30/something-really-needs-to-be-done-about-siuc/
Comment by curtis Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:41 pm
JB: “Yeah it’s true, the previous governor wanted to shut your school down completely. Can you believe that?”
Comment by don the legend Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:44 pm
Thanks for the hat, it almost matches my tie.
Comment by Gruntled University Employee Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:48 pm
The newly freed hostages are smiling at their rescuer.
Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:49 pm
“Don’t worry. The guy who wanted to close your school is gone.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:49 pm
“Remember, Rep. Terri Bryant and Sen.Paul Schimpf both voted to give SIU no funding. They’re not your friends.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:51 pm
“… and then Rep. Terri Bryant and Sen.Paul Schimpf said they were fighting for us… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:51 pm
“Do I have your consent to put my arm here?”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:52 pm
“Let’s tell Rep. Terri Bryant and Sen.Paul Schimpf if they apologize, you’ll forgive them.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:52 pm
You know in fighting for my coworkers I forget how much I actually really like JB. I am really glad he’s my governor.
Comment by Honeybear Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:54 pm
If you want a photo op, call Rep. Terri Bryant and Sen.Paul Schimpf, if you want someone who will support you, stick with me.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:54 pm
Where is this “Bagel Man” I keep hearing about?
Comment by City Zen Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 3:57 pm
“I need to do what in Giant City? I don’t think that sounds like a very good idea.”
Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 4:00 pm
“The last governor we saw, we thought he was in costume for our Halloween, but we were told he’s always in costume… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 4:02 pm
No MAGA for me.
Comment by Flynn's Mom Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 4:03 pm
“The last governor wanted your school gone, but here you are and he’s gone. You can laugh, it’s funny”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 4:04 pm
“Yeah, that sounds like Steve Brown”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 4:07 pm
Governor , I’m not Jussie Smollett.
Comment by Steve Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 4:07 pm
Make Carbondale Great Again
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 4:09 pm
“No, Edwardsville hasn’t stopped by, you guys beat them this time.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 4:27 pm
“When you’re done here, go see Sen. Plummer, tell him I sent you, have him give you guys slurpees… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 4:30 pm
“Why you laughing, haven’t you seen a governor wear a tie before?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 4:32 pm
“A dog. You can’t fool me.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 4:34 pm
“I’ll give ya credit, asking me to donate a building, how about I fully fund Carbondale and keep you guys open for a long time.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 4:38 pm
I remind you of Charles Barkley in his prime, don’t I?
Yeah, he used to play…nevermind.
Comment by A guy Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 4:40 pm
“Yeah, I do have that whole “John Goodman look” going on”
And truthfully, it isn’t a bad look, he may want to consider a few more caps, but maybe a size larger.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 4:40 pm
Governor , I have no great ideas on pensions either.
Comment by Steve Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 4:55 pm
JB- so if I put in the hat, that means i the number 1 draft pick?
SIU - if you insist. With your size, you would be a starting guard.
Comment by Huh? Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 5:21 pm
When I’m finished, SIUC enrollment will be ________.
Comment by Blue Dog Dem Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 5:55 pm
Nice pic. Pleasant smiles.
Comment by 44th Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 7:19 pm
JB: If I came down for the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta, you think we could paddle fast enough to make it across Campus Lake?
Comment by Tallgonzo Thursday, Feb 21, 19 @ 9:44 pm