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…Adding… I think this was too easy. Please, try harder. I haven’t laughed yet.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 9:51 am

Comments

Yeah, Antonin says hi

Comment by Wumpus Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 9:52 am
“I’ll remember you when I’m President,” says Rod.

Comment by Matt G Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 9:56 am
Obama says: “Rod, why is your hand always so greasy?”

Comment by Pot calling kettle Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 9:57 am
Governor,

I hope that you don’t mind if I check to see if you’re wearing a wire.

Comment by Can't put my name on this one Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 9:57 am
Stick with me and you’ll do very well for yourself.

Comment by Bill Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 9:57 am
It might help if you identify who is talking. Thanks. Then again, maybe Bill’s post was deliberately vague. lol

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 9:59 am
Promise to remember me if I ever need a pardon?

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 9:59 am
Blago-”do you know of a nice church I can attend?”

Comment by gray wolf Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:02 am
With apologies to Mr. Pay-Me-To-Read-Me….

“Hey, check out this new polo shirt. Do you like it? I got it in Wrigleyville. Did you see the Cubs last night? Weren’t they great? It reminded me of a book I read once on the Romans. I think I told you about that book before. Hey, speaking of Rome, I ran into DeLeo this morning. I love that guy. Isn’t he a hoot? He gave me a ride in his new car. What kind of car do you drive now? I don’t drive because I’m the governor. Do you like to drive? I remember years ago, when I first learned how to drive. Have you ever driven in LA? It’s crazy, man, I tell ya. I was just in Arizona. Saw the Cubs. Did I ask you about the Cubs game last night? Aren’t they great?”

“No.”

Comment by Da Poodle Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:02 am
“Anything you need, Barry, you name it.”

(Dead silence)

Comment by Independent Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:02 am
“Stick with me Barack, and I’ll show you how it’s done”

(Obama, thinking to himself, “This guy is headed for the bottom bunk on the Yankton Express”)

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:03 am
Obama: “You gotta get, that, dirt off your shoulder…”

Comment by Fox Mulder Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:03 am
Rod: “How’s my hair? Do you wear Lucky jeans too? Just look at all my signs…where are yours? I’d make the perfect running mate…we can bus these people anywhere!”

Comment by heet101 Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:03 am
Barak: No really, that’s close enough Rod.

Comment by tom from chicago Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:03 am
A portrait of two men on their way to making history - each in their own way

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:04 am
“Please Pardon me!!! Please Pardon Me!!!”

Comment by He Makes Ryan Look Like a Saint Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:04 am
Hey - did you hear the one about the Pope and the Rabbi?

Comment by Toni H Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:06 am
Rod: Some day, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me. Until that day accept this [rally] as a gift on my daughter’s [birthday] day.

Comment by Ghost Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:10 am
Barack - Roddie, I hear your not taking your meds.
Rod - How about those Cubs last night.

Comment by H20 Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:12 am
Barack’s thinking, “Forget the whole Rev. Wright thing. If a video of me with THIS guy shows up on YouTube, I’m toast.”

Comment by Friday blahs Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:13 am
oops to many days…need an edit box for posts

Comment by Ghost Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:14 am
Rod: See, Barack it’s like this. You pay for the bus and a box lunch and they hold up the signs, just like that and the t.v. reports how the people just love you…they really do.

Barack: I can’t believe this guy’s governor…

Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:14 am
Blago: You know I have “Presidential Hair”.
Obama: Yes Rod, but I have the brains.

Comment by Northside Bunker Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:19 am
Obama: “Rod, I have to pat you on the back for how smoothly you disassociated yourself from your father-in-law. I am taking notes in case I need to do likewise to a trusted advisor down the road.”
Blago: “Smile Barry the cameras are on. Do you want to go for a jog later?”

Comment by Jake from Elwood Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:19 am
(Blago) I voted for Hilary.

Comment by Speaking At Will Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:22 am
Rod: “What did Tony send you for Christmas? I got an Envelope!”
Barry: “I just got a lousy 10 foot wide lot.”

Comment by A Citizen Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:22 am
Blago: “How much do you pay for your crowds?”
Obama: “Actually …”

Comment by ZC Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:25 am
BO: Are you a working class white Democrat? If so, I need you to support me.

RB: I want Mike Leavitt’s job.

Comment by anon Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:26 am
BLAGO : You know neither one of us is qualified to be president!

OBAMA: You are correct, but the voters have not figured that out with regards to me!

Comment by MOON Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:26 am
BO: Boy, I’m gonna regret this someday.

Comment by Bluefish Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:27 am
BARACK ~ Come on Rod, get up to the podium and give your “it’s a Win Win Day” speech. I promise, I’ll have all the reports locked up till you get done.
BLAGOJEVICH ~ Is my plane ready, I especially like take-offs and landings.

Comment by Tollway Dan Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:29 am
BO: “As I am look into your crowd Governor, I see bitter ignorant people who will probably not understand me. They look like bowlers and smell like sausage and beer. Their fashions are so vulgar, and the logos on your signs are so , eighties!”

“I don’t see a single Abercrombie and Fitch hoodie in the bunch! What? They shop at JCPenney?”

“Do they have to play that music? That’s been SO DONE!”

“God! I hate slumming!”

Comment by VanillaMan Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:30 am
Obama says to Hot Rod - “OK, all those signs you gave out have my name on the back, right? Be sure to signal everyone to turn them over when the network camera guy starts shooting.”

Rod, “No problem, boss. Heh, Heh. just practicing for when you get into the White House.”

Comment by Sahims2 Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:35 am
Blagoof: Hey I won’t leak the TR land sale to the Tribune if you promise me pardon!
BO: Done!
Blaggoof: (Tee Hee I had my fingers crossed)
BO: (Tee Hee. I had my fingers crossed)

Comment by DumberThanYouThink Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:36 am
Blago: “and then the pope says ‘$5.00 - same as downtown…’”

Comment by Name Withheld Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:40 am
Rod: Hey - does this hair make my head look big?
Barry: uh…oh…uh…yeah..it does…
Rod: Hey - does this shirt make my head look big?
Barry: uh…oh…uh…yeah..it does…
Rod: Hey - enough about you, let’s talk about me!

Comment by Toni H Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:44 am
BO: I’m lookin’ for a VP who knows the game.
RB: No problem; we’ve got Rezko in common, don’t we?

Comment by Ya Know..... Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:44 am
Rich, it’s Friday, let’s have some fun. Post a new thread for HR1231.

Comment by ChiCountryGuy Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:49 am
Say….Rod, thank them for holding your signs up and a free CTA ticket will be issued for their efforts….but only, as you dictated, if they are elderly. I suggest a quick exit would be the key to eliminate any further embarrassment.

Comment by Hey There Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 10:56 am
BO: Is that how they pronounce it in Scranton?
RB: Don’t screw it up!

Comment by Vole Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 11:01 am
Blago: “Can you consider me for Vice President?”

Obama: “No, se puede”

Comment by SSide Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 11:02 am
I want the top bunk, No I want the top bunk, wait better see what Tony wants.

Comment by Dan S, a Voter & Cubs Fan Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 11:03 am
Rod- NO! I’m not going up there, I see Patrick F.
Barack- I’m tellin’ you, he’s not there.

Comment by Wacker Drive Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 11:11 am
O: “Really. Breath mint Rod?”

Comment by GoAwayBadDream Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 11:18 am
B: “Rod, you’re standing on my foot.”

R: “Pardon me?”

B: “In your dreams — now get off my foot!”

Comment by wordslinger Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 11:19 am
Fired up?

Ready to go? (to jail?)

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 11:24 am
“Rod, this is as close as you’ll ever get to the White House.”

Comment by Boone Logan Square Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 11:26 am
AP: Presidential candidate Barack Obama shakes the hand of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich at a campaign speech in 2006. Blagojevich, impeached six months ago, was recently indicted for activities related to his tenure as Governor.

Fox News: Senator and Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama embraces former Governor Rod Blagojevich at a re-election campaign speech in 2006. Blagojevich, the one-time popular Democrat Governor of Obama’s state, was impeached and later indicted on numerous counts related to organized corupution in state government.

Comment by Bud Man Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 11:27 am
I say reform.
You say change.

What else can we both say to keep getting elected?

Comment by Louis G. Atsaves Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 11:31 am
BO: I get to run against Keyes.
RB: I get to run against Topinka.
BO: You get campaign money from Rezko.
RB: You too!
BO: It just doesn’t get any easier than this! Hehehe.

Comment by Vole Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 11:37 am
Obama: “Can you chew gum and walk to the podium at the same time?”

Comment by Levois Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 11:42 am
RB: GEEZ!!! Talk about testicular virility!!!

Comment by anon Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 11:42 am
Rod: “Emil always liked you best!”

Comment by Anonymous45 Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 11:55 am
Rod: … then as you as you take office, you’ll fire Fitz right?
Barack: Change, yes… I have a pastor who would be perfect for the job.

Comment by North of I-80 Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 12:01 pm
Have you read today’s Capitol Fax?

Comment by This one's for Rich Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 12:03 pm
So the little black girl says “Hey, Senator Obama” and she was talking to me!

Comment by Wumpus Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 12:15 pm
(Either)

Geez! First liar doesn’t have a chance…

Comment by BehindTheScenes Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 12:17 pm
Rod: “You’ve been a great supporter and friend. I hear you’re going to be working in the new administration. I hope its something where you can… (bzzz).. make some money (bzzz)… some money (bzzz)… some money…(bzzz).”

Barack: Somebody get over here quick! The string is broken!”

Comment by dc Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 12:21 pm
Yes, that’s very impressive. Is that why they call you “Rod”?

Comment by another pro-gunner Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 12:26 pm
Blago: Uh…I think I’m gonna need a pardon from you…and a job. Can I have the Lincoln bedroom?

Comment by downstater Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 12:36 pm
Now Rod, there may be a time I may have to distance myself from you and Tony.

Let him it is business not personal….

By the way keep those cards and cash coming.

Comment by plutocrat03 Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 12:40 pm
Good luck Rod. I’ll see you in 7-10 years.

Comment by DownSouth Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 12:40 pm
“Can we trade speeches?”

Comment by Gregor Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 12:46 pm
RB-You promised to bring your kids? I need to hide behind them.

Comment by Cranky Old Man Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 12:49 pm
Rod: “So then this little girl comes up to me and says ‘Oh my God, it’s Barack Obama.”

Comment by Anon Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 12:51 pm
Blago: Those signs in the back say “Indict Blagojevich”.
Barack: What do you want for a box lunch?

Comment by Mmmmmm! Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 12:56 pm
BO - If you, Madigan and Emil were in a boat together, and it sank, who would be saved?

RB - Why me of course, I’m the most important person in Illinois, maybe the Universe.

BO - NO ROD! The State of Illinois would be saved.

Comment by Dirt Guy Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 1:03 pm
Rod: OK, Barak, warm up the crowd real nice and then I’ll bring it on home. Thanks for being on the dais with me. Soon, when I’m president, I’ll give you a cabinet position.
Barak: Indeed.

Comment by Ahem Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 1:12 pm
RB: “I think I see Rich Miller out there.”
BO: “Smile, wave, and run left.”

Comment by GoAwayBadDream Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 1:13 pm
“I’ll trade you Rezco,Kelly,KJ, and Ali for a player to be named later…”

Comment by sine die Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 1:16 pm
I’ve got a bunch of kids standing by the gate in case we need to get out of here quick.

Comment by st.paddy Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 1:17 pm
“Trust me, roll with the ‘reform’ schtick … look at me, I’m rolling in dough!”

Comment by Snidely Whiplash Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 1:17 pm
“You look statesmanlike and I’ll look statesmanlike and we’ll shake hands looking very serious and those idiots out there will vote for us . . . again.

Comment by A Citizen Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 1:21 pm
“I kept telling Rezko: ‘You’ve got to reach up HERE to check for a wire!’”

Comment by Snidely Whiplash Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 1:22 pm
R: “There’s a guy playing a tuba behind you!”
O: “Relax. What are you, a TUBAPHOBE!?”

Comment by BandCamp Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 1:26 pm
“There’s a time and place for everything, Rod, but this ISN’T an airport men’s room!”

Comment by Snidely Whiplash Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 1:40 pm
BO: “No, I’m not having the Department of Education create and fund a Governor’s School”.

Comment by God's Country Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 1:41 pm
“Hey, whaddya think the chances are of a guy with a funny name being elected president?”

Comment by GoBearsss Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 1:45 pm
Real estate deals on the Southside? No, better leave Patti out of this - trust me Barack - Tony’s our “go to” guy.

Comment by If It Walks Like a Duck... Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 1:46 pm
“Sen. Demuzio is looking HOT!”

Comment by District 49 Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 1:55 pm
Obama- So Rod, I see you’ve cleaned up Illinois.
Rod- CASH IS KING!

Comment by Cup of Blues Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 1:56 pm
It is ” the best of times and the worst of times ” in Illinois politics !

Comment by bluedog demo Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 2:00 pm
O wears that same shirt every Tuesday and Thursday while B wears his blues on Saturday only. So what day is it?

Comment by Moline Maleman Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 2:02 pm
R: Since Tony’s home now, ya want go to his barbeque Sunday?
B: I’m a little busy these days Rod.
R: Oh, what have you been up too?
B: How about those Cubs!

Comment by Bruno Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 2:04 pm
Blagojevich: “Do you Polka?!”

Comment by Amuzing Myself Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 2:06 pm
“I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine….”

Comment by anon Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 2:08 pm
“I feel like I need a shower”- Cari

Comment by GofGelnview Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 2:11 pm
Obama: Lot of supporters you have here, Rod.

Blago: Those aren’t supporters. Those are process servers.

Comment by Ron Burgundy Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 2:15 pm
Rod: “HOW do you pronounce your middle name!!!”

Comment by Anon14 Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 2:28 pm
After witnessing the two tie the knot in Boston, well wishers try to help Barack spell his new last name.

Comment by South Side Mike Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 2:35 pm
BO thinking to himself “Geez, I hate touching this guy. He’s so greazy!”

Comment by Dirt Guy Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 2:45 pm
Rich - have you laughed yet?

Comment by phocion Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 3:20 pm
Once.

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 3:20 pm
Obama: “Psst..Rod, don’t stand so close, I’m running for President.”

Blago: “Oh, yeah sure….Have you picked a running mate?”

Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 3:47 pm
BO to RB:
Cost of a job in state government: $25,000 & up
Cost of a top flight legal defense: $3,000,000 & up
You and George Ryan sharing a cell: priceless

Comment by Reality Check Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 4:02 pm
RB - Barack, thanks for helping me with the Crazy Roddy’s Illinois Liquididation Sale. Repeat after me, “The Illinois Lottery, IT’S GOTTA GO!!! The Thompson Building, IT’S GOTTA GO!!! NO OFFER TOO LOW BECAUSE I’M CRAZY!!!”

Comment by Cranky Old Man Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 4:21 pm
Liquidation.

Comment by Cranky Old Man Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 4:22 pm
Barack: Pardon me, Rod.
Rod: No, pardon Tony.

Comment by Beverly Ascaradis Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 5:15 pm
You think got trouble with Rezko, have you seen my Pastor?

Comment by Democrat Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 5:21 pm
Reminds me of Good Friday services:

‘While he was still speaking, Blago arrived. With him was a large crowd.

‘(Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I kiss is the man. Arrest him!”) Immediately he went up to Obama and said, “Greetings, Teacher,” and kissed him.

‘Obama said to him, “Friend, do what you are here to do.” Then they came and took hold of Obama and arrested him.’

Again, I’m afraid I took the wrong lessons from Sunday School…

– SCAM
so-called “Austin Mayor”
http://austinmayor.blogspot.com

Comment by so-called "Austin Mayor" Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 5:47 pm
Rod: “You see B, that’s how you give a good speech!”

Comment by Aon14 Friday, Apr 25, 08 @ 7:07 pm
Blago to Obama:

I’m a big fan of Mike Bost, how about you?

Comment by Speaking at Will Saturday, Apr 26, 08 @ 8:45 am
Rod: “It seems that your campaign has been losing momentum here lately ever since the Reverend Wright, Tony Rezko, & Louis Farahkan relationships came to light. I think that I can help you out.”

Barack:”Forgive me for not looking directly at you Rod. I am afraid that somebody might think that we are friends if they see me talking to you. How can you help me?”

Rod: “Normally, I would ask for a nominal campaign donation of around $25,000 but for you, it will be on the house. I will agree to allow you to tell the media and voters that if elected, you will be choosing me as your running mate! That should throw you over the top and Hillary will be toast.”

Now, come on Rich, THAT IS FUNNY.

Comment by Beowulf Saturday, Apr 26, 08 @ 3:01 pm
rich- you have to give it to Ron Burgundy…His quote is the best.

Comment by GofGelnview Saturday, Apr 26, 08 @ 3:44 pm