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* The jury selection process continues in the federal corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan. Click here to follow along, but here’s a fun little quote…
AUSA Bhachu says they could do better striking people quickly if they said something on their questionnaire like "Mike Madigan is my mortal enemy" for example.
— Jason Meisner (@jmetr22b) October 9, 2024
* The Question: What would you ask the potential Madigan jurors to find out if they will be neutral? Explain if necessary, snark is not discouraged.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:00 pm
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What are your views on apples? (The fruit, not the computers.)
Comment by JoanP Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:02 pm
Will you be voting yes on the House Rules?
Comment by Not Aagin Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:05 pm
have you ever written a friends and family letter?
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:06 pm
Are you the missing 7th member of the Chicago School Board?
Comment by Parent Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:09 pm
Have you ever, or do you plan to visit and or dine at Saputos or Island Bay Yacht Club?
Comment by Give Me A Break Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:11 pm
If your kid got rejected from University of Illinois and you learned his idiot friend got accepted thanks to Speaker Madigan, would that make you mad?
Comment by lake county democrat Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:13 pm
Did you ever vote for Lee Daniels?
Comment by DuPage Saint Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:18 pm
What does the phrase “moody brothers” mean to you?
Comment by Who else Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:21 pm
Do you own a crystal clock, or have you ever worked at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago?
Comment by Donnie Elgin Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:22 pm
Is your name Scott Drury and are you still upset about the clock?
Comment by Excitable Boy Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:24 pm
Are you John Kass?
Comment by DS Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:27 pm
Do you know anyone who has been the victim of a velvet hammer?
Comment by hystorically Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:29 pm
Is your incredibly fragile ego bruised whenever someone conflates ‘MrJM’ with ‘MJM’?
– MrJM
Comment by @misterjayem Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:32 pm
Do you have a land line telephone? If so, how often do you use it to make or receive calls?
Do you have a cell phone? If so, how often do you use it to make or receive calls?
Do you use email? If so, how often do you use it to send or receive messages?
Relative to your residence or place of work, where is the nearest pay phone?
How often do you have an underling receive or return calls by using that pay phone?
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:38 pm
Are you on the Christmas Card List maintained by the Editorial Board of the Chicago Tribune?
Comment by Anyone Remember Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:41 pm
Do you have any relatives, friends, or acquaintances named Bruce? Do they often dress in odd costumes?
Comment by Captain Obvious Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:42 pm
Seriously, I’d simply ask if you’ve ever heard of Mike Madigan. I know so many people in Sangamon County that do not know who he is and they have no opinion about him. I’d select those people personally.
Comment by Lurker Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:44 pm
How adept are you at sending messages using innuendo or obtuse language? Please provide an example of sending a message using innuendo.
Have you ever been a ghost candidate for the the Illinois House of Representatives?
Have you ever been at a roundtable petition signing party?
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:46 pm
Describe your understanding of “The Combine”.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:55 pm
What does the word “noted “ mean to you?
Comment by Give Us Barabbas Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:59 pm
Are you now or have you ever been a “former federal prosecutor”?
Comment by lloyd Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 12:59 pm
Does the number 60 mean everything to you?
What do you think of when I say the word minion?
Comment by Old days Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:09 pm
Have you ever watched The Quiet Man? If so did you understand understand the use of the phrase: Himself?
Comment by Anon Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:10 pm
“Mike Madigan is my mortal enemy”
It says here the potential juror’s name is Ruce Brauner…that’s an odd name.
Comment by Ned Nederlander Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:13 pm
Do you close your correspondences with:
With kindest personal regards, I remain
Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:18 pm
Are you now or have you ever been registered to vote in the 13th Ward? And if so, will you sign this petition?
Comment by Biker Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:27 pm
Have you ever read Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. If so did you understand understand the use of the phrase: himself?
“And he, he himself…the Grinch…carved the roast-beast!”
Comment by Donnie Elgin Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:27 pm
Have you ever commented on Capitol Fax
Comment by Unionman Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:39 pm
Have you ever been accused of operating in the extreme?
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:42 pm
Are you a real estate lawyer providing property tax services in Cook County?
Have you ever needed a property tax attorney for a building in Cook County?
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:45 pm
Do you think the “Springfield Way” is like “the Chicago Way”?
Comment by JoanP Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:52 pm
Unionman for the win: “Have you ever commented on Capitol Fax”
Comment by Give Me A Break Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 1:52 pm
How high do you wear your pants?
Comment by Henry Francis Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 2:02 pm
Mike Mulligan? Like with the steam shovel?
Comment by bhartbanjo Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 2:07 pm
Were you ever asked to share your Christmas card list with the Lisa Madigan campaign?
Comment by Phineas Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 2:09 pm
If Bob Rita was to speak poorly about someone, would it have any impact on you at all?
Comment by Southside Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 2:24 pm
If Bob Rita was to speak poorly about someone, would it have any impact on you at all?
Comment by Southside Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 2:24 pm
Have you ever visited the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture?
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 2:38 pm
Has Dan Proft ever asked you for money?
Has a host of WLS Radio show ever swam in your pool?
Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 2:54 pm
What is your opinion of Richard J. Daley?
What is your opinion of Richard M. Daley?
Were you born during the mayoral tenures of either Daley?
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 3:19 pm
Have you heard of US Supreme Court’s Snyder decision and could unwind whatever you do over next 2-3 months?
Comment by Annonin' Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 3:31 pm
Have you ever seen Mr. Madigan in his private seating area at Palermo’s Italian restaurant?
Comment by Frumpy White Guy Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 3:34 pm
If you can only have one meal for the rest of your career, what is it and why is it grilled chicken with Sweet Baby Rays?
Comment by Dirty Red Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 3:43 pm
When did you first hear of Mike Madigan’s name?
Comment by Steve Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 5:20 pm
Are you me?
Comment by Jason Gonzales Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 8:10 pm
Have you (or a relative) ever designed mail for the House Republican Organization?
Comment by YungDonald Wednesday, Oct 9, 24 @ 9:02 pm