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Afternoon caption contest!

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* The first one went so well, let’s do another.

Alexi votes…

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:06 pm

Comments

  1. *psst*…the money’s in this bag…now, don’t tell ANYONE where you got it….

    Comment by Concerned Observer Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:09 pm

  2. Which judges do I vote for again?

    Comment by Anon Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:09 pm

  3. Alexi makes sure no cameras are watching his ballot as he casts his vote for Bill “Two Fingers” Brady.

    Comment by Jo Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:10 pm

  4. Who does the mob want me to vote for?

    Comment by RhamRulesClinton Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:10 pm

  5. “Psst….what’s the answer to question 3?”

    Comment by Park Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:11 pm

  6. “I hope that jerk in the shark suit didn’t follow me here. Geeze, I can’t stand that guy. Who is he anyway? Maybe I’ll have Kennedy track him down. OK, time to vote. First, there’s me. Check! Kirk, you’re a goner. Then, hmmm. Quinn? Whitney? Can’t do Cohen. Oh, man, there’s shark suit guy. I barely knew Jaws. I can’t even remember what we did together in Florida. Of course… Well, best not to think about that now. Back to voting. Quinn, I guess. Maybe I should just undervote. No, Quinn.”

    Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:11 pm

  7. Wow, this ballot let’s me vote for myself twice! I’m not on camera, am I?

    Comment by SAP Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:11 pm

  8. What, me worry?

    Comment by jt Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:12 pm

  9. Will anyone notice if I vote for me twice?

    Oh wait, I think I’m SUPPOSED to.

    Comment by Vibes Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:12 pm

  10. Dude, what’s this question about “unexpired term”?

    Comment by Realist Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:12 pm

  11. “Ummm… guys? This is just the men’s room”

    Comment by Jo Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:12 pm

  12. I didn’t do it. Nobody saw me do it. You can’t prove anything.

    Comment by Don't Worry, Be Happy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:12 pm

  13. In the spirit of compromise, Alexi splits his vote, giving six weeks to the pathological liar and six years to the mob banker.

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:12 pm

  14. “Do you have any other ballots I could fill out?”

    Comment by Sporty41 Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:13 pm

  15. He’s waiting for a staffer to tell him how to vote.

    Comment by Solomon Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:14 pm

  16. In what way am I funny….

    Comment by zatoichi Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:14 pm

  17. The Alexi Giannoulias campaign protested The Capitol Fax’s afternoon caption contest today.

    “This picture isn’t fair,” said a campaign spokesman. “Alexi isn’t a mob banker. Alexi is not even a banker, and never has been.”

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:14 pm

  18. “How does that blessing go again? Oh yeah….”Out of the Saganaki and into the Senate.”"

    Comment by washedmyhands Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:15 pm

  19. “Now what do I do?”

    Comment by Election Fun Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:15 pm

  20. Caption: “oops voted for Kirk for the unexpired term. Oh well.”

    I actually voted bipartisan, with the pathological liar getting six weeks and the mob banker getting six years. I thought it’d be fun to split them. Am I the only one?!?

    Comment by Anon 3:12 saw me vote! Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:16 pm

  21. Jaws, stay away from my polling place!!!!!!!

    Comment by Rahm's Parking Meter Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:16 pm

  22. Hey, Robin Kelly . . I have an office manager named Robin Kelly.

    Comment by Will Watcher Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:16 pm

  23. Ok, so while nobody is watching I slip in a couple of dozen more ballots….now to get ‘em into the ballot box…..hehe voting turnout in Chicago is gonna be high this year!

    Comment by A.B. Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:17 pm

  24. “Who’s this guy Alexander Giannoulias? Is he related?”

    Comment by Logical Thinker Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:17 pm

  25. Wonder if they will get suspicious if I ask to take out another ballot?

    Comment by TadMont Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:17 pm

  26. “Look at me — never rat on your friends and always keep your mouth shut.”

    Comment by DzNuts Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:19 pm

  27. Why do they take pictures of me when I’m constipated?!?!?!

    Comment by Neuman Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:20 pm

  28. I hope nobody sees me voting for Kirk.

    Comment by Norseman Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:21 pm

  29. Do you think the “nut people” would give me a shot like they did Rod after this gig goes down the tubes later tonight

    Comment by RP Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:22 pm

  30. Ut oh … this is like the ACT test for college …

    “C”, “C”, “C”…. Whoa … there are actually names … I was told “don’t worry” … people are actually have a CHOICE! …Cripes …What’s that guy doin’, he voting my way …I think he’s a “plus” … just a quick peek … Dang! … they caught me peeking … ok, start over … What!?!? Can you believe it, the “C” candidate is Kirk … now what? … I will just wait for the precinct captain to leave, then get another ballot … (looks over at the table and whistles)….

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:22 pm

  31. “Okay Alexi, put on a serious face, look around the room like you know what you are doing, and click there’s the shot. Whew”

    Comment by Waco Kid Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:24 pm

  32. “Well…I did give money to the mob.” (Votes Kirk)

    Comment by Pleading the fifth Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:24 pm

  33. I know, I’ll give ‘em my Bobby DeNiro as a young Vito Corleone impression… Then again, maybe a mob movie isn’t such a good idea.

    Comment by Ron Burgundy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:24 pm

  34. Oh oh, here come the Green Army after me

    Comment by JD Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:25 pm

  35. meant Greek Army, nor Green Army

    Comment by JD Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:26 pm

  36. Rich… Whitey… Hey, I’m not running for Governor!

    Comment by Ron Burgundy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:26 pm

  37. Abe Froman, the Sausage King of Chicago, casts his ballot early this morning.

    Comment by Mercutio_27 Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:30 pm

  38. Who should I vote for in the US Senate and Governor’s races? All the choices are so unappealing.

    Comment by siriusly Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:31 pm

  39. Do I really need to fill this whole thing out… I really only care about me..

    Comment by Cecil C. Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:37 pm

  40. “Hmm… If I vote for that Jones kid to finish Roland’s term, I can still go skiing over Christmas…”

    – MrJM

    Comment by MrJM Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:40 pm

  41. Just try and prove I voted in six other precincts.

    Comment by Anonymous Coward Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:42 pm

  42. (Thinking to himself) …”Where is that Staffer … I didn’t go all these years faking I can read and to blow it because I dunno which name is mine … “

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:45 pm

  43. “You gotta be kidding me! … no … don’t…. leave it …pick another one … yep … the cop took my jelly donut …now what?”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:47 pm

  44. “oohhh, LeAlan Jones he sounds cool……..uh oh”

    Comment by kj Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:49 pm

  45. This makes it three times that I have voted in my life!

    Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:50 pm

  46. If I lose this election I am going to go Charlie Sheen all over Chicago for about 3 weeks.

    Comment by Living in Oklahoma Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:50 pm

  47. I wish I had my lucky red hat . . .
    http://thoughtfullaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/grinch.png

    Comment by Not This Time Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:51 pm

  48. The Ghost of Bobby Darin caught on tape voting in Chicago.

    Comment by Right Girl Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:52 pm

  49. So I am like Charles Broson in the great escape; I am doggie tunnels.

    Comment by buck Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:53 pm

  50. “Huh …’Pot Luck’ Dinner at the Parish Center on Thursday … that looks like fun …”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:53 pm

  51. It’s always nice to have a polling place in my kitchen. Just remember WWBD?

    Comment by ourMagician Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:54 pm

  52. Exaggerate this, Kirk!

    On this side of the wall, I’m a financial genius. Yet on this side, I’m a failed mob banker.

    (snickers) What’s next, a YELLOW party?

    Comment by Vote Quimby! Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:57 pm

  53. Hey- they spelled my name right!

    Comment by DuPage Dave Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:57 pm

  54. As soon as that election judge turns her head, I am gonna plaster this booth with Alexi stickers!

    Comment by BW Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 3:58 pm

  55. Lets see, have I voted five or six times today.

    Comment by vote master Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:01 pm

  56. Hey babe - how you doin’?

    Comment by Bluejay Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:03 pm

  57. I so could have played Ross.

    Comment by Downstate weed chewing hick Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:08 pm

  58. Dammit, I told Kennedy to write down who I was supposed to vote for after getting past Robin.

    Comment by archpundit Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:08 pm

  59. DO I get in trouble if I use a cheat sheet? Hmmm looks like that guy’s doing it, maybe I can get away with it…

    Comment by A.B. Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:08 pm

  60. Who’s is she voting for? Vote for me! VOTE FOR ME!!! DARN!!! She didn’t vote for me!

    Comment by Levois Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:08 pm

  61. I hope nobody asks because I STILL don’t know who the Mayor of Peoria is.

    Comment by LincolnLounger Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:09 pm

  62. Color in the oval, I couldn’t do that in kindergarten. What if I go outside the lines, everyone will know. Man, this is one tough test.

    Comment by Njardar Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:09 pm

  63. When is the proctor goin to tell us to start… I’m getting tired of waiting.

    Comment by Njardar Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:12 pm

  64. I wish Barack and Pat where here. I forgot what they said to do. I wonder if I could ask somebody?

    Comment by Bob Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:16 pm

  65. Hopefully I can vote better than I can invest taxpayer money

    Comment by Rich Miller is a dbag Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:18 pm

  66. Hey, do I smell fresh loukamades?

    Comment by Bluejay Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:25 pm

  67. What’s going on here? I thought Jaws meant the fix was in when he said my name would be on the ballot twice. This ain’t right.

    Comment by @all Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:25 pm

  68. Where did I put that palmcard that Barack gave me?

    Comment by Jake from Elwood Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:28 pm

  69. If I don’t win this, I’ve got my Greek passport and I am SO outta here!

    Comment by Bluejay Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:35 pm

  70. “I bet it’s Kirk in the Jaws suit”

    Comment by ANON Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:36 pm

  71. Forgive me Father, for I have sinned. . .

    Comment by Honest Abe Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:43 pm

  72. what would Barack Obama do?

    Comment by CJS Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:43 pm

  73. For the last time, I’m NOT Pee Wee Herman. Go away.

    Comment by Edison Parker Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:45 pm

  74. get your hands off my federal bank bailout!

    Comment by shore Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:46 pm

  75. Alexi in a moment of levity at the end of the campaign blew everyone away with his Pee-Wee Herman face.

    Comment by OneMan Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:46 pm

  76. Didn’t I see you at the other precinct too

    Comment by one day at a time Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:51 pm

  77. I hope no one notices me going from booth to booth, crossing out Kirk’s name saying he decided to drop out. If any voter questions me, I tell them Jaws has Kirk with him, if they want to verify by phone.

    Comment by Wensicia Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:52 pm

  78. I know you are but what am I.

    Comment by Will Watcher Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 4:53 pm

  79. Hey! This is NOT the ballot I want to vote for!

    Comment by Louis G. Atsaves Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 5:10 pm

  80. Where am I on here again?? and am I on all 10 you gave me???

    Comment by Dan S, a Taxpayer and a Cubs Fan Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 5:27 pm

  81. …there’s a lot a things about me you don’t know anything about, Dottie. Things you wouldn’t understand. Things you couldn’t understand. Things you shouldn’t understand.

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 5:36 pm

  82. “Exuse me … Will the voter with the Illinois License Plate “Illinois Official - Treasurer 5″ … Will you please go to your car …Your alarm is going off …”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 5:40 pm

  83. Precinct Captain - (Whispering) So … I got a call from the 13th Ward and they told me … Dump Alexi, Dump Quinn … and focus on the Illinois House seat in your precinct … so I just dumped the Palm Cards. …(snicker) but I kept one for Alexi ’cause I know he votes here and I gave it too him …he’ll never know”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 5:48 pm

  84. “I’ll meet you by that place, with the guy from the thing that one time… all right?”

    Comment by Gregor Samsa Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 6:02 pm

  85. Who you lookin’ at? Don’t you know who I am?

    Comment by Way Way Down Here Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 6:27 pm

  86. “Wow….what a bunch of losers!”

    Comment by Vote Quimby! Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 6:28 pm

  87. “Earnest Goes To Vote”

    Comment by 118th Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 6:56 pm

  88. Reporters question Dim Bulb about Bright Start.

    Comment by The End Is Near Tuesday, Nov 2, 10 @ 8:07 pm

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