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* Gov. Pat Quinn and his new running mate Paul Vallas at breakfast yesterday morning…

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:22 am

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Paul, can you pass me that banana? No, not that one, the second one…

Comment by Knome Sane Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:25 am
Thank you for taking my call.

Comment by Bluefish Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:26 am
“So the most important thing is that you tuck in the corners, like this. Because, the staff at the Red Roof Inn, just don’t know how to do it.”

Comment by Downstate Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:27 am
Have some more bacon Pat.

Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:27 am
So I’m going to decide and you’re going to say, “I agree with the governor.” Make sense?

Comment by Chicago Cynic Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:27 am
I told you Motel 6 has a great breakfast. I’ll have to get you a VIP card.

Comment by Ready To Get Out Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:29 am
“oh jeeze, what have I gotten myself into? I have to listen to this guy pontificate for four years?”

Comment by Nosmo King Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:29 am
Paul, I think you need a little more practice. Can you try again.

“Governor Quinn is right.”
“Governor Quinn is right.”
“Governor Quinn is right.”

Comment by Chicago Cynic Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:29 am
Those Republicans running for Governor? They’re old white guys. Us? We’re energetic reformers!

Comment by Bored Chairman Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:30 am
“You should have seen my fridge…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:31 am
OK Paul, one more time, explain to me how you lost to Rod.

Comment by Give Me A Break Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:31 am
And from this seat you can see who is attending Rauner’s fundraisers.

Comment by the Other Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:32 am
47th Ward takes a big early lead!

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:32 am
“Why is your food not here yet? Because until you help me get reelected, I eat first.”

Comment by Grandson of Man Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:34 am
“Have you met Squeezy yet?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:35 am
Whew, closed the Candy Crush game on my laptop before they snapped that picture.

Comment by SAP Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:35 am
Five years listening to this blowhard may be too much.

Comment by Norseman Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:37 am
So I told them I keep my under wear in the mansion and boom everyone thinks i stay there!

Comment by Spliff Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:39 am
Vallas - All right. Where is the poison? The battle of wits has begun. It ends when you decide and we both drink, and find out who is right… and who is dead.
Quinn - But it’s so simple. All I have to do is divine from what I know of you: are you the sort of man who would put the poison into his own goblet or his Running Mate’s? Now, a clever man would put the poison into his own goblet, because he would know that only a great fool would reach for what he was given. I am not a great fool, so I can clearly not choose the OJ in front of you. But you must have known I was not a great fool, you would have counted on it, so I can clearly not choose the OJ in front of me….

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:40 am
Governor Quinn loves his brunch. He’s a regular at Meli Cafe on Wells.

Comment by Empty Chair Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:41 am
“Paul, I specifically requested McDonald’s. You’re going to have to get used to the way things are done around here.”

Comment by Boone's is Back Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:43 am
Nice Willy and so appropriate.

“Really i have to listen to him at breakfast. So was not part of the deal”

Comment by Mason born Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:44 am
I agree “pontificate” is a good SAT vocatulary word all students should learn to spell, but Pat, this isn’t charades. You don’t have to keep showing me what it means. if you don’t ever shut up, your food will get cold.

Comment by Downstate Illinois Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:45 am
I want you to know that my door is always open. But I probably won’t be in.

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:45 am
“Of course your plate is empty. When you’re the Lt. Gov., it’s always empty.”

Comment by Anon. Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:45 am
“Wow, look at all that artery clogging bacon! Seeing how I only eat fruit at breakfast, I may actually BE Governor someday!”

Comment by Knome Sane Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:46 am
The way this works Paul is you buy and I will get the tip. How much is 5 percent of 10 bucks??

Comment by Nieva Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:52 am
Paul, Listen. Here’s where you went wrong in ‘02… You gotta loosen up, slouch more, shrug your shoulders, talk with your hands, and basically try to imitate Richie Daley. If we’re gonna get ‘da votes, you gotta be more Chicago-like. Practice your “da, dees, dems, and does” when saying the words “the, these, them, and those.” I know you’re an educator, but that don’t play well in Chitown. We good?

Comment by Reformed Public Servant Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:53 am
Oh, don’t worry, Paul, they will be able to tell us apart because you wear glasses.

Comment by dupage dan Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:54 am
“..and that’s how I’ll continue to lead this great state, as I was put on earth for this reason. What do you think, Paul? Paul? Paul, wake up!!”

Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:55 am
We’re both bald old white men - but I’m Irish and your last name sounds kind of Mexican.

Comment by Anonimo Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:57 am
Just think Paul, if you hadn’t had such an irrational fear of flying in 2002, I’d be working for you now. Funny huh, heh, heh, heh. Now back to the list, you need to drop my shirts off every Monday at the cleaners and pick them up on Thursday, medium starch on the collars and cuffs, should I write this down for you?……

Comment by Jaded Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:03 am
Paul, do you also play the banjo?

Comment by Leatherneck Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:05 am
Vallas in active listening mode, or so it seems…

Comment by Loop Lady Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:06 am
To Sharp Dressed Man

White Shirt…
Bald head…
I don’t know what I am running for

Fruit Plate, blue tie
I don’t need a reason why.
I came arunnin’ just as fast as I can
Coz’ CTU is going to attack the white shirt man…

Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:06 am
Quinn: “I like hot sauce on everything.”
Vallas: “I agree with the Governor.”

Comment by Timmeh Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:20 am
Quinn: Paul, I’m so glad you said yes to run with me. Together we can make a difference for the people of Illinois. Good people, hardworking people. People who farm, work in factories, bus drivers, office workers, miners…

Vallas: zzzzzzzzzzzzz

Comment by AFSCME Steward Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:22 am
Look Paul, we’re not getting off to a good start. I specifcally instructed you to bring the canolis.

Comment by AFSCME Steward Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:24 am
“Paul, again, did you really just say ‘her’ name again?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:27 am
Good Lord my coffee cup is empty again!!! Seven cups is still not enough to keep me from nodding off while listening to Pat drone on. Maybe if I balance my head just right he won’t notice.

Comment by Bluefish Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:29 am
“Would you rather go to Manny’ Deli next time?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:31 am
“Paul, remember, I sat… right where you sat… but I was across from Rod… So sit, eat… Relax.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:33 am
“So she says, ‘you want me to hold the chicken?’, and I say….”

Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:34 am
“You didn’t like it? That food you ate, I cooked it! I didn’t ORDER it, I cooked that food right there, and you didn’t like it?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:36 am
“You got this Paul? See, you have to understand, I have all these checks piled up on the Comptroller’s Desk… so you see why you need to pick up brunch…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:38 am
I wanted to have breakfast in the Governor’s mansion, but I’ve been all over Chicago, and I can’t find it! And people expect me to live there! Your first task as Lt. Governor will be to find that mansion and get me moved in.

Comment by Pot calling kettle Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:39 am
As far as I am concerned, 47 has won the internet for the day.

Comment by Soccermom Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:39 am
Lilies of the Vallas

Comment by Bill Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:45 am
The president and vice president of The Old Political Hacks Club meet over breakfast.

Comment by the unknown poster Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:46 am
I just hope that my hand doesn’t slip out from under my chin when I fall asleep from boredom.

Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:54 am
PQ: “Second banana, second fiddle, second city. Just remember the S word, Paul.”

Comment by Soccertease Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 10:58 am
No, Paul, that was another Pat Quinn in Alice’s Restaurant.

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 11:09 am
Bill sets aside his truly negative anti-Quinn/Vallas bile for a moment and manages to take a surprising lead!

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 11:12 am
Lol

Comment by Bill Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 11:25 am
The Aristocrats! Get it?

Comment by Jeff Trigg Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 11:31 am
Did I hear you right? ‘Vallas/Quinn’?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 11:32 am
“Paul.. You wan me to interview… for you?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 11:33 am
“When we do our press conference, I will take questions, and when I do ‘this’ motion, you answer as we agreed. You still don’t seem sold on that…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 11:39 am
Ok, we can call it the P&P show. Which one am I?

Comment by dupage dan Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 11:47 am
“You know my feelings: Every day is a gift. It’s just, does it have to be a pair of socks?”

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 11:48 am
“You don’t have to wear a purple tie every day, but it would be nice if you think about it…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 11:51 am
“I’m not mad, I’m proud of you. You took your first press conference like a man and you learned two great things in your life. Look at me. Never rat on your governor and always keep your mouth shut.”

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 11:52 am
Rich, lol.

“Pat had never asked me to campaign before - but now he’s asking me to go downstate and campaign, where he hasn’t gone for a long time. That’s when I knew I would never have come back from downstate until June. “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 11:57 am
I took some liberties with a line from the movie Angels with Dirty Faces…

Look, I know you’re smart – very smart – but don’t get smart with me….”

Comment by Bugsy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 12:07 pm
“So Paul- the people have spoken- and moving forward I will speak 80% of the time- you will speak 20%” I f we are in front of union supporters- let me do 100% of the double-talk. capiche?

Comment by Statesman Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 12:16 pm
And this is all we get for hot sauce. Cholula.

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 12:26 pm
Off subject but that looks like Meli’s on Wells. Best. Breakfast. Anywhere.

Comment by Calhoun Native Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 12:27 pm
Did I mention that you won’t get paid until there’s pension reform?

Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 12:27 pm
First banana and second banana…

Comment by Allen Skillicorn Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 12:32 pm
Yawn!

Comment by Union Man Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 12:53 pm
I see you brought your notebook and the folder with the duties of Lt Governor, but you won’t need either…

Comment by Njardar Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 12:54 pm
“Senator Cullerton called. He apologized for not coming, but said that you would understand. Also some of the judges. They’ve all sent gifts.”

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 12:54 pm
So, when I was the second in command candidate in 2002, Rod put me in his basement and had Patti feed me, but he never let me out until after the election. So, see, I’ve got this great finished basement…

Comment by been there Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 12:55 pm
“Luca Brasi? Paul, what does he want?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 12:58 pm
Paul, you’ve been around teachers for sometime, can you tell me how much they really need for retirement?

Comment by Northsider Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 1:06 pm
“Paul, I need you up be ‘a Buffer’… The Administration has a lot of ‘Buffers’…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 1:07 pm
Breakfast - 2 boiled eggs and coffee.

Comment by aufjunk Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 1:43 pm
When Miller corners you just start singing “Ooga Chakka Hooga Hooga. Ooga Chakka Hooga Hooga.” He’s got a song for Friday, you look like a regular guy. Problem solved.

Comment by Calhoun Native Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 1:52 pm
You either have gravitas or you don’t. Obviously I have it or I’d be floating away like Sandra Bulllock right now.

Comment by Calhoun Native Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 2:14 pm
“Whadda you mean”….”you’re not fond of Pork”!

Comment by OLD BRASS Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 2:15 pm
“Whoa, whadda doin’! Coffee’s for ‘Closers’ Paul…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 2:18 pm
Paul eat your fruit ! and we don’t need a phone, pen, a “daytimer” or folders for ANYTHING we do !! sorry I don’t think Motel 6 has cannoli’s’ ?

Comment by railrat Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 2:29 pm
Hey, I’ve got a box of old business cards. You can scribble out my name and put yours in.

Comment by A guy... Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 2:45 pm
“I call mine ‘Betsy’, what do you call yours?”

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 2:46 pm
Really , you’ll look fantastic in the Squeezy costume.

Comment by I'm Strapped Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 2:50 pm
What no spinach and feta omelets, and Greek coffee
c’mon on Pat next time my treat.

Comment by eastbound and down Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 3:05 pm
Vallas resorts to biting his finger as “Sit down and shut up” training session #1 proves a bit more difficult than he anticipated.

Comment by Former Titan Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 3:05 pm
“Mr. Pink! What do you mean … ‘You don’t tip’… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 3:19 pm
“Yes Paul, cluttered plate cluttered mind, empty plate…just sayin”

Comment by Empty Suit Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 3:50 pm
Yes squezzie was my idea!

But lets get back to you. Madigan and Cullerton refuse to acknowledge me. So you go into all the rooms and meetings first about three minutes before me. When I could into the room your job is to say look here’s the governor!

Comment by Rollo Tomasi Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 4:09 pm
Quinn: If you see Rich Miller with his camera, do not look or do anything stupid. He’s always on the prowl for his freakin captian contests.

Comment by AFSCME Steward Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 4:23 pm
“Just so we’re clear here, but you do understand, right, that Dean cannot endorse Bill Brady again?”

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 4:24 pm
Quinn: So then I says to Madigan, pass pension reform or you’re not getting paid.

Vallas: That’ll teach him who’s Governor.

Comment by AFSCME Steward Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 4:25 pm
Is the coffee creamer made of soy?

Comment by Leatherneck Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 6:11 pm
“PQ: So, MY position is blah blah blah…” PV’s THOUGHTS: “OH my God, I so TOtally disagree with you Quinn on THAT and a LOT of what ya said, but since the photographers are snapping away, I’ll just sit here, smile, grit my teeth–keep up this facade– and once we’re elected, I’ll REALLY let ya have it ’bout how you are SO way off on SO much of all that! OH my God–can you be SERious…just WAIT ’till you see my TRUE Colors down the road…!!” PV’s verbal REPLY to Guv: “Mmm hmm, mmm hmm–yeah, I see what you’re sayin’ Pat….”

Comment by Just The Way It Is One Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 8:09 pm
This campaign is easy. Just keep saying pension reform over and over.

Comment by Dinosaur Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 9:30 pm
‘Paul, I like the continental breakfast too, but you have to move out of this hotel and back to Illinois. You are running for Lt. Governor!’

Comment by KozmoK Wednesday, Nov 13, 13 @ 11:57 pm

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