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* I don’t care what anyone says about him, I like Jim Durkin. Yeah, we disagree on a lot of stuff, but that’s not the point. He’s a decent man and a good legislator. Today is his birthday. I think he’s 75. Not sure. Here he is from the before-times with 2020 Golden Horseshoe Award-winner Eleni Demertzis and former Bulls great Horace Grant. It’s Eleni’s birthday today as well…
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 2:52 pm
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“Eleni’s birthday today as well”
Wow. What a coincidence.
Comment by Politi-no Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 2:55 pm
Happy birthday to both.
Comment by JoanP Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 2:58 pm
Grant poses with the birthday folks after a day of lobbying for a gambling bill — er, visiting lawmakers — on the Senate floor
Comment by Dave Dahl Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:05 pm
Happy birthday! If only national Republicans were like Jim the country would be in a far more stable, safe place.
Comment by Dan Johnson Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:07 pm
“It’s not personal Leader Durkin, I’ve always liked you”. Happy Birthday. Keep up the good fights.
Eleni Demertzis, my best, happy birthday, and a well earned Golden Horseshoe.
“Caption?”
Members of the party of Lincoln take a picture with Grant.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:08 pm
“No, Demertzis was already standing on a box.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:10 pm
Grant: I thought you were Tom Cross.
Durkin: That’s OK, I thought you were Harvey.
Comment by Third Reading Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:11 pm
“Horace, I think some of the eastern bloc have Orlando Magic jerseys they’d like you to sigh, but first, a picture”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:14 pm
Fortunately for the photographer, the State Treasurer was unable to join them for the photo since the office wasn’t big enough for them to back up enough to get all 4 in frame
Comment by OneMan Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:15 pm
I mean…75 is snark, right???
Comment by Joe Bidenopolous Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:16 pm
A Bulls legend stands with the captain of the political equivalent of the Washington Generals.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:18 pm
It’s not how Tex Winters drew it up, but here is the Triangle offense (fig. A)
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:21 pm
“Ok, Horace, now one picture with the RecSpecs, just for us”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:23 pm
“Tell Mr. Reinsdorf, if we can get the inflatable Benny the Bull to fly over the chamber, we can deliver, say, 12-13 votes on that alone.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:25 pm
=I think he’s 75. Not sure=
I’m sure you’re just pulling his leg and all, but according to the Wiki…
James Brian Durkin (born January 28, 1961) is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives,
Comment by Donnie Elgin Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:25 pm
“OK, so if Horace can unplug the clock, we can pass a bill to keep the Bulls playing in Chicago.”
Comment by Just Another Anon Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:38 pm
While all smiles, Durkin looks at Grant and wonders what might have been had he perused basketball instead of the law and politics all those years ago.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:45 pm
“Mr. Grant, we’re big fans, Eleni and I both, but I’m Jim *Durkin* not Arne *Duncan*. Sorry. Can we still have picture?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:48 pm
That Irish white hair just makes guys look older.
Comment by West Side the Best Side Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:52 pm
=== I don’t care what anyone says about him, I like Jim Durkin. Yeah, we disagree on a lot of stuff, but that’s not the point. He’s a decent man and a good legislator. Today is his birthday. I think he’s 75. Not sure.====
I could have written this exact same thing about him. Agree 100%. Well except for the birthday part. I still need his support on some legislation.
Comment by Been There Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:52 pm
===If only national Republicans were like Jim the country would be in a far more stable, safe place.===
I couldn’t agree more with that statement (although I would say “more national Republicans”; some are). Not a fan of many of his positions, but definitely a fan of how he handles himself and how he does his job. I don’t have a good caption; just a Happy Birthday to them both [exclamation point]
Comment by Leslie K Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 3:55 pm
Happy happy birthday to Leader Durkin! Milestone birthday - 60th!
Comment by Monroe Steet View Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 4:02 pm
Eleni to self: “If I scoot over a little more towards Horace, I can have the photographer photoshop Jim out of the picture.”
Comment by Old Norseman Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 4:11 pm
The Washington Generals didn’t spend $40 million for a net loss of 1 seat.
Comment by Numbers matter Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 4:18 pm
=== The Washington Generals didn’t spend $40 million for a net loss of 1 seat.===
It was a net 1 gain.
Still super-minoritied, but a +1 gain.
“Caption?”
While Demertzis‘ skill as a press flack is celebrated, Horace Grant surprised Durkin asking her about her basketball skills and career that once made her a feared off-guard during her glorious playing days.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 4:24 pm
Irony over your head I know, but for the record, Team Madigan spent $40 million of a net loss of 1 seat. With a rigged map. Caption–Speaker Durkin.
Comment by Numbers matter Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 4:37 pm
=== Team Madigan spent $40 million of a net loss of 1 seat. With a rigged map.===
(Sigh)
Nah. It’s not lost on me
=== With a rigged map.===
“Ok”, LOL “rigged”…. whew.
Dems went from a zenith of 74 seats, most ever for that caucus… to a minuscule… 73.
Yikes, I needed that laugh.
“Caption?”
It took a number of years but Durkin and Demertzis have completed their Grant Twins picture set.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 4:43 pm
After Leader Durkin hired a new research assistant, he and Demertzis became the prohibited favorites to win the 3 on 3 legislative co-ed basketball tournament.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 4:50 pm
== He’s a decent man and a good legislator. ==
===If only national Republicans were like Jim the country would be in a far more stable, safe place.===
Couldn’t agree more and couldn’t say it better. Happy Birthday, Mr. Leader.
Comment by SouthSide Markie Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 5:03 pm
75…younger than I thought.
Comment by OneOpinion Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 6:31 pm
Looks like a new Sesame Street skit, “Tall, Taller, Tallest.”
Comment by Essential State Employee Thursday, Jan 28, 21 @ 8:06 pm