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* From unsuccessful 2014 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tio Hardiman…

Dear Members of the Media,

After speaking with several supporters and securing over 125,500 votes in the March 2014 Democratic Primary. Tio Hardiman has decided to run for Congress against Congressman Bobby Rush in the 1st Congressional District. Tio Hardiman’s platform will include:

Tio Hardiman initially announced a run for United States Senate against Mark Kirk but decided against another statewide race after consulting with his political advisors and supporters. […]

Thank you,

Tio Hardiman, MA

* The Question: Your pick for Tio Hardiman’s campaign slogan(s)?

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:11 pm

Comments

  1. Don’t rush tio

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:13 pm

  2. Tio Hardiman — This Time for Sure!

    Comment by Soccermom Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:14 pm

  3. Aren’t You Sorry You Voted For Quinn?

    Comment by Commander Norton Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:15 pm

  4. Tio Hardiman - Here I Go Again On My Own

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:17 pm

  5. Tio Hardiman- Obama couldn’t beat him, but I will. Seriously. Stop laughing!

    Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:19 pm

  6. Who You Callin’ a Goof?

    – MrJM

    Comment by MrJM Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:20 pm

  7. “If I can beat my wife, I can beat Bobby!”

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:23 pm

  8. Tio’s a whole different kettle of fish, but don’t be so surprised that Bobby has lost some support. This might not be as laughable as it looks on the surface. Those districts have taken some crazy turns occasionally over the years.

    Comment by A guy Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:24 pm

  9. Oh, forgot the slogam:

    When my baby smiles at me I vote for Tio

    Comment by A guy Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:24 pm

  10. And motherhood and apple pie, too: Singlehandedly.

    Comment by sal-says Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:25 pm

  11. I’m already a felony so I’ll fit right in folks!

    Comment by ROLLO TOMASI Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:26 pm

  12. Tio Hardiman: I speak in the third person so you don’t have to!

    Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:27 pm

  13. Tio Hardiman: “I’m going to run until you cry ‘Uncle!’”

    Comment by ChrisB Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:29 pm

  14. Everyone loves their crazy Tio.

    Comment by JB13 Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:29 pm

  15. Tio Hardiman–because I can sit and feed off the public trough and do absolutely nothing a whole lot better than Bobby Rush ever could!!! (and that’s saying alot)

    Comment by train111 Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:30 pm

  16. Tio - A legend in his own mind.

    Comment by Stones Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:31 pm

  17. Tio Hardiman. “Because the rent is too damn high.”

    Comment by Illannoyed Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:33 pm

  18. TIO: Fools Rush In.

    Comment by nona Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:36 pm

  19. Cease Hire Rush: vote Tio Hardiman

    Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:37 pm

  20. Tio Hardiman - I’m smart, not like dumb like people say, I can handle things…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:38 pm

  21. Tio Hardiman: not just a protest vote!

    Comment by state worker Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:39 pm

  22. It worked out pretty well for the last guy to challenge Rush

    Comment by Not it Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:42 pm

  23. History has shown that losing to Bobby Rush is a step to the Presidency.

    Comment by Quizzical Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:43 pm

  24. “Losin’ to Rush helped Obama, think what it can do for me”

    Comment by anonin' Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:45 pm

  25. Tio Hardiman: 2014 Winner 30 Counties

    Comment by OurMagician Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:45 pm

  26. Reducing violence*
    (*excludes domestic)

    Comment by Jocko Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:46 pm

  27. Tio Hardiman — I’ve still run fewer times that Oberweiss!

    Comment by Suburban Dad Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:47 pm

  28. Tio Hardiman: I’ve won south of I-80 before, now I’m going to win south of 80th Street!

    Comment by Leatherneck Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:50 pm

  29. Nice one, subdad

    Comment by Soccermom Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:51 pm

  30. Tio Hardiman: It sounds like “Hartigan”!

    Comment by Leatherneck Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:51 pm

  31. “Tio Hardiman initially announced a run for United States Senate against Mark Kirk but decided against another statewide race after consulting with his political advisors and supporters.”

    Who might those advisors be? Dock Walls? Ray Wardingly? Carol Moseley Braun?

    Sheesh!

    Comment by Upon Further Review Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:53 pm

  32. Oberweiss won eventually, so can I

    Comment by Ghost Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 12:54 pm

  33. “Now - Only Verbally Abusive!”

    Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 1:07 pm

  34. “Don’t Make Tio Angry!”

    Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 1:07 pm

  35. The Pension Bailout Boat!

    Comment by John A Logan Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 1:11 pm

  36. What is fun is if you move the verbs down one row for every platform bullet:


    · Combating benefits and tax breaks for seniors
    · More violence
    · Reducing police brutality and excessive force
    · Ending programs for the youth
    · More Jobs and economic development
    · primaries
    · Open illegal gun trafficking

    Comment by okgo Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 1:12 pm

  37. I’m Tio Hardiman & Tio Hardiman approves this message.

    Comment by Northside City Dweller Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 1:20 pm

  38. If not Tio today, then Tio tomorrow

    Comment by Boone's is Back Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 1:23 pm

  39. “Tio, through the tulips, w/ me.”

    Comment by D.P.Gumby Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 1:27 pm

  40. Tio: Still Crazy After All These Years!

    Comment by Roadbuilder Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 1:34 pm

  41. Tio for ____

    If Oberweis won, why can’t Tio?
    Tio, everyones crazy Uncle

    Comment by Wumpus Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 1:34 pm

  42. No one puts Tio in a corner.

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 1:37 pm

  43. Tio: Lars “America First” Daley is my hero!!!!!

    Comment by Bogey Golfer Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 1:39 pm

  44. Tio Never Says Uncle

    Comment by Wordslinger Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 1:55 pm

  45. Tio 2016- My-oh-me-oh

    Comment by kj Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 2:06 pm

  46. Tio: Wait ’til next year!

    Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 2:17 pm

  47. Here’s the campaign theme song, as performed by the Three Tenors: “O Sole Tio.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERD4CbBDNI0

    Comment by Anonymousse Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 2:24 pm

  48. Tio—Why not go for Pie in the Sky?

    Comment by Belle Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 2:32 pm

  49. In the words of Ross Perot VP choice Adm. Stockdale: Who am I? What am I doing here?

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 2:49 pm

  50. Too Hardiman: Cease!

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 3:20 pm

  51. Tio Hardiman supports Tio Hardiman. Won’t you?

    Comment by tominchicago Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 3:44 pm

  52. Tio Hardiman, MA (the MA stands for misguided ambition)

    Comment by downstate Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 4:06 pm

  53. Tio Hardiman for Congress (THC)

    Comment by Nebraska Bill Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 4:12 pm

  54. Tio Hardiman: my wife is voting for me

    Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 4:35 pm

  55. Elect me, or Ricky Hendon will go all “west side” over you!!

    Comment by Anon Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 4:36 pm

  56. Tio: Think I found a spot.

    Comment by zatoichi Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 5:18 pm

  57. Me ne frego’

    Comment by railrat Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 5:41 pm

  58. Hardiman for President 2020.

    Comment by John Boch Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 7:14 pm

  59. Thanks for all of the words of encouragement. Check out my Campaign video. https://vimeo.com/124785282

    Comment by Tio Hardiman Wednesday, Apr 15, 15 @ 9:24 pm

  60. Tio Hardiman. I’m BACK!!!!!!

    Comment by Amalia Thursday, Apr 16, 15 @ 8:21 am

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