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* Commenter Lucky Pierre last Friday on a post about Secretary of State Jesse White…

Call me crazy but as far as the most popular politician, Illinois is still the Land of Lincoln not the Land of White

My response…

Maybe, but Abe never won all 102 counties.

lol

* I just spoke to Secretary White on the phone a few minutes ago and we had a good laugh about that comment. His people sent me this pic shortly after my conversation…

* The Question: Caption?

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:46 pm

Comments

1. “That’s funny. How do you spell Pierre? Do you have an address?”

   Comment by very old soil Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:51 pm

2. Secretary White writing his IOU to Rich Miller.

   Comment by Norseman Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:52 pm

3. “Lemme see… can it fit… yes… the bottom of the license plates… “Land of Jesse”… in bigger font too”

   Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:54 pm

4. Tell Lucky to fertilize after he mows…Thanks.

   Comment by Dotnonymous Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:55 pm

5. Let me check the list:
   Pate Gone
   Daniels Gone
   Cross Gone
   Watson Gone
   Cullerton Gone
   Brady Leaving Soon
   Rod Gone
   PQ Gone
   Rauner Gone
   MJM TBD
   Me Still Here

   Comment by Give Me A Break Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:55 pm

6. JW: “I’ve won all 102 counties, and I’m NOT going anywhere until I say so. Don’t like it? Win all 102 counties then come talk to me.”

   Comment by MakePoliticsCoolAgain Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:55 pm

7. note to self……change all license plates to “Land of Jesse 102″

   Comment by PMS Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:57 pm

8. “I need an update on the John Prine etching on the library… I’ll hold… (doodles while on hold)”

   Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 12:58 pm

9. Hello Dominos, I’d like a large pepperoni with mushrooms and green peppers.

   Comment by pool boy Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:00 pm

10. Dearest Lucky,

    Bite me

    With warmest regards,

    SOSW

    Comment by Ok Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:01 pm

11. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Secretary White getting a shoe shine across from the State of Illinois building a while back.

    He is a very pleasant man to everyone and would have made a great Governor although he would no longer be able to maintain his popularity in that role.

    Comment by Lucky Pierre Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:02 pm

12. Pictured: “Jesse White calling in his favor for endorsing Speaker Madigan while he can.”

    Comment by Ron Burgundy Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:03 pm

13. Having an industrial-strength shredder next to your desk is considered a “best practice” in Illinois politics.

    Comment by NIU Grad Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:03 pm

14. I’m going to put you on hold…while I check with Lucky.

    Comment by Dotnonymous Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:04 pm

15. “Dear rumor-mongers…”

    Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:04 pm

16. “Be. Sure. To. Drink. Your. Ovaltine? A crummy commercial?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:04 pm

17. “All I’m saying is I want my statue to be just a few inches taller than Abe’s. 102 inches tall sounds like a good number. is it subtle enough?”

    Comment by Swampy Corn Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:05 pm

18. “Does that goof even know what a ‘Lucky Pierre’ is? Hold on — I’ll draw him a diagram…”

    – MrJM

    Comment by @misterjayem Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:10 pm

19. Dear Rich: do you want vanity plate to read CapFax in all caps?

    Comment by DuPage Saint Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:10 pm

20. “Yeah, even that spelling… you can’t put it on a plate… ok… yes… yeah… no, can’t try that one either… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:11 pm

21. Yes, Santa. I’m checking my list twice, he’s on my naughty list …

    Comment by Huh? Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:14 pm

22. “…4127… and I’m suppose to call Mr. Ricketts… at that number… to be the GM of the Cubs… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:14 pm

23. “I’ll read it back, I’d like 17 beefs… 12 with peppers, of those… 5 just sweet… and you deliver, right?… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:17 pm

24. “Thank you, Lucky Pierre, for reminding all Illinoisans that I’m Jesse White, and you’re not.”

    Comment by Anonamoose Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:20 pm

25. “C-A-N-N-O-L-I… well, yeah, it’ll fit, is it taken… if you add O-N-E… yeah, that’s too many letters… no, no cannoli specialty plate… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:21 pm

26. “The last of the Universally Liked Politician in his natural habitat”

    Comment by Pelonski Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:21 pm

27. Last man standing to still use a flip phone.

    Comment by Stones Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:21 pm

28. Secretary of State Jesse White pens his latest fax to Rich Miller.

    “These are the challenges Illinoisans have overwhelmingly entrusted to Democrats. I believe Speaker Madigan’s strong, tested leadership will help us address them.”

    Comment by fs Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:22 pm

29. Used to see him all the time at JRTC. Friendly guy.

    Comment by DuPage Dave Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:29 pm

30. “So… Wehrli, Cabello… Skillicorn… no parking for them after January… got it.”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:32 pm

31. Jesse on the Phone: “JB, I am writing down a name to be personally delivered to you as who to appoint as my replacement when I step down in February.”

    Like I said in my other post, I’m a cynic.

    Comment by BigLou Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:33 pm

32. Boss, use the phone. Rich almost never lets handwritten comments make it through moderation.

    Comment by Earnest Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:36 pm

33. “… ok… yep… I’ll check, but I’m not really, personally, the librarian, but I’ll ask to see if we have these titles… “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:38 pm

34. “In case you can’t understand ‘winner,’ let me spell it out for you.”

    Comment by Grandson of Man Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:42 pm

35. “Legal pad? I don’t need no stinkin’ legal pad.”

    Comment by Bourbon Street Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:42 pm

36. “To be clear, if you want to come for me and start rumors, best to have your facts in order. And don’t ever call me again. Thanks, JW”

    Comment by MakePoliticsCoolAgain Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:45 pm

37. “If you come for the King, you best not miss.”
    -Omar Little

    Comment by MakePoliticsCoolAgain Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:48 pm

38. Signing the appointment of Keith Richards as Deputy SoS, bring some youth into the staff.

    Comment by Springfieldish Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 1:55 pm

39. I’m playing Dots right now. Two more lines and done…

    Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:02 pm

40. Jesse is 86 years old. Meeting him in person, he comes off as 25 years younger.

    Comment by Downstate Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:06 pm

41. Still time and room on the wall for a few more award plaques.

    Comment by Res Melius Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:06 pm

42. “Of course I am available to be the Cubs GM. I am barely older than Tony LaRussa.”

    Comment by This Just In Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:07 pm

43. “I’m not retiring until I’ve filled that entire wall with plaques.”

    Comment by JoanP Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:10 pm

44. Vanity Plate ” 51st STATE ”
    Dear Rep Bailey
    Your request must be Denied - The Plate has already been allocated to Javier Baez …..

    Comment by Red Ketcher Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:19 pm

45. In a sign of respect to Abraham Lincoln, Secretary White keeps Honest Abe’s flip phone front and center on his desk every day.

    Comment by Father Ted Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:22 pm

46. “Candace Wanzo, huh? Give me your name and number and I’ll get back to you.”

    Comment by don the legend Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:29 pm

47. Secretary of State Jesse White inks his endorsement deal with Jitterbug

    Comment by Candy Dogood Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 2:35 pm

48. Move on , nothing to see here

    Comment by Curious George Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 3:10 pm

49. Darn right it’s a flip phone let me write down the guys number for you to get your own.

    Comment by Frank talks Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 3:20 pm

50. For God’s sake, pick on someone else.

    Comment by Sal Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 3:30 pm

51. “Dear Rich. So good to talk wit you today. Please don’t quit your day job; the politics blog thing might not take off. Warm Regards, Jessie.”

    Comment by thisjustinagain Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 5:03 pm

52. Yeah idk about that popularity rating in light of him closing all downtown offices for the last year while enacting the “Real ID” program. Recently drove out to the burbs to renew, after completing the pre-registration mind you, and the process took two hours. No joke there was a paid employee dusting counters while the line stretched around the block.

    He may have been a popular politician at some point but his office is a mess. Clean it up dude.

    Comment by Boone's is Back Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 5:17 pm

53. Uh huh, yeah, uh huh…listen Mike, I get it. I do. You had no knowledge. Yeah, that’s what I’m saying. Uh huh, OK, but you should put that in the statement. Right. Just say something like, here, do you have a pen? Say the indictment- quote- alleges no criminal conduct on my part, nor does it allege I had knowledge of any criminal conduct by others-unquote. Boom. Done.

    Uh huh, sure thing. No need to thank me. Happy to help. Anytime. You too. Good luck.

    Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Nov 19, 20 @ 6:07 pm

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