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Hi, Rich:
Please attribute the following to Lance:
There were many races last night where special interests backed by Speaker Madigan failed to defeat Republican incumbents and candidates who support Governor Rauner’s call for structural reforms that grow our economy alongside a balanced budget. Even in a Democratic primary, the Speaker needed to call in the President of the United States to defeat one legislator who dared to show a hint of independent thinking. But the primary elections are over and rather than issuing partisan press releases, the Speaker needs to end his month long vacation and begin working with the Governor to enact a balanced budget alongside structural reforms that grow our economy.
Thanks,
ck
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:32 pm
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Tripling down
Comment by Grass Bowl Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:33 pm
I’m not sure if the fire alarm at the Capitol was because the Rauner press office pants are on fire or because McCann’s still so hot.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:34 pm
Wow
Comment by alabamashake Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:34 pm
Too much hypocrisy there to know where to begin with a response.
Comment by Father Ted Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:34 pm
didn’t learn a thing.
Comment by Homer J. Quinn Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:35 pm
the partisan statements ends riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight HERE.
i mean HERE!
i mean HErE!
Comment by Johnny Pyle Driver Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:35 pm
Examples?
Comment by Red Dig Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:35 pm
So … basically status quo. Right, Bruce?
“We’re winning!”
Comment by Frenchie Mendoza Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:36 pm
Well….I guess that answers the questions concerning the Gov. learning lessons and such.
Comment by Cubs in '16 Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:38 pm
Status quo: unchanged.
Ego still getting in the way of progress. Still confusing government with owning a private sector company.
Comment by Thoughts Matter Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:38 pm
Reminds me of The Black Knight in Monte Python and the Holy Grail. “We’ll call it a draw”.
Comment by Stones Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:38 pm
Stay classy.
Comment by 360 Degree Turnaround Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:38 pm
Lance,
Your jab at POTUS is beneath you. Dunkin was confused and misleading his electorate. Had to be fixed. You get that don’t you?
Grow our economy along side a balanced budget? Oh good, that means your Rauner Revenue package is going to seen soon? (btw, it’s late, s/h/b 2/17/16)
/s
Comment by cdog Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:38 pm
Some things never change . . .
Comment by East Central Illinois Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:38 pm
Yep, I was right. He cannot self-blame or self-reflect
Comment by Honeybear Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:39 pm
===Even in a Democratic primary, the Speaker needed to call in the President of the United States to defeat one legislator who dared to show a hint of independent thinking.===
Speaker Madigan and the President of the United States he controls?
Pathetic. Is this just the “Auto-Reply” that “ck” cut and pasted as a response?
At least pretend that there is pride in the work product, LOL
===Even in a Democratic primary, the Speaker needed to call in the President of the United States to defeat one legislator who dared to show a hint of independent thinking.===
That’s probably the most embarrassing sentence after a rebuke that I could’ve read.
Maybe you guys can roll out ALL those Democrats that side with Gov. Rauner.
Right? Exactly right.
Hi, ck-
Hang in there…
ow
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:40 pm
Can someone name just one race where Rauner went head to head against Madigan yesterday and won?
Just one? Anyone? Bueller?
Comment by ILPundit Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:40 pm
Pride goeth before the fall.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:40 pm
Didn’t learn a thing. The hubris. Just wow. Tripling down is right.
Comment by bwana63 Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:41 pm
I can’t believe this is a real statement.
This is so reflexive and narrow, I can’t believe that someone didn’t stop it before it went out. However much I thought the Governor was dinged by last night’s results this statement made that amount go up.
Comment by The Captain Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:41 pm
Status update: The governor’s head remains in the sand.
To be determined: Do GOP rank-and-file legislators have the sense and fortitude to pull theirs out?
Comment by Reality Check Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:41 pm
You mean all those resolutions on the TA from the likes of Lerna, IL didn’t create a groundswell of support that sweeped the electorate and dazzled the voters?
#theydontknowwhattheydontknow
Comment by Abe the Babe Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:41 pm
Is this a parody of a ck response, or an actual response from ck?
Comment by AC Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:41 pm
You know what gets announced Friday right? The Illinois Labor Relations Board confirms the Rauner Administrations position that the contract negotiations with AFSCME are at an impasse. Anybody want to bet me?
Comment by Honeybear Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:42 pm
“But the primary elections are over and rather than issuing partisan press releases…” they write, in a purely partisan press statement. This ranks up there…
Comment by Anonymiss Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:42 pm
Kind of reminds me of Baghdad Bob’s remarks as U.S. tanks rolled by in the background.
Comment by Decaff Coffee Party Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:43 pm
Bruce,
Where is YOUR Constitutionally Mandated Balanced Budget? Haven’t seen it in 2 years now.
If YOU have no intention of doing the job, resign.
Most incompetent Governor I’ve ever seen.
Love,
Jack
Comment by Jack Stephens Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:43 pm
Madigan speaks for himself; Rauner has a spokesperson talk for him…
Comment by downstate commissioner Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:45 pm
===Rauner has a spokesperson talk for him…===
Please, keep up!
Rauner has a flack speak for the Spokesman for the Governor.
#SuperStars
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:46 pm
“But the primary elections are over and rather than issuing partisan press releases…not counting this one…”
Fixed it.
Comment by Nick Name Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:47 pm
“Reminds me of The Black Knight in Monte Python and the Holy Grail. “We’ll call it a draw”.”
Tis nothing but a flesh wound.
Comment by Give Me A Break Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:48 pm
Start the recall of this Governor NOW!
Comment by Leapfrog Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:48 pm
New governor in 2 years, 9 months, and 29 days… (January 14, 2019). Keep considering ZERO accomplishments as winning. #Legacy #NotRelevant
Comment by Countdown Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:48 pm
So Madigan can summon the powers of the POTUS at will? Darn, he’s a political wizard. HE needs to be Governor.
Comment by IllinoisBoi Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:48 pm
How is this an appropriate use of 2 government spokespersons???
Comment by JAZZ Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:51 pm
Is this a joke? I’m stunned if this really came from BVR. If only the POTUS would have stayed out of it …
Comment by BBG Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:51 pm
===to enact a balanced budget alongside structural reforms that grow our economy===
OK Lance. But budget first, then we’ll reconsider your so-called reforms.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:52 pm
Clearly, the president was never needed to defeat Duncan. That was purely for show and for fun.
No, all that ever was needed to beat Dunkin was Dunkin and the “investment” made in him by Rauner. A toxic combo.
Comment by Decaff Coffee Party Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:53 pm
==Even in a Democratic primary, the Speaker needed to call in the President of the United States to defeat one legislator who dared to show a hint of independent thinking.==
Independent Thinker: n.
1. One who agrees with Bruce Rauner.
2. One who may disagree with Bruce Rauner but is at least willing to let him put a price on their vote.
Comment by CrazyHorse Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:53 pm
Decaff Coffee Party wins the Internet today.
“… many races last night where special interest backed by speaker Madigan failed to defeat incumbents…who support Gov. Rauner’s …reforms”. Really? Would you care to show your work, ck?
Only took them until mid-afternoon to come up with their version of #winning- how cute!
Like its been said a few times today- a long 2-1/2 years for the citizens of Illinois awaits. Only way that changes is if only a couple of Rauner’s “independent” Republican representatives from college towns would see what their master is doing to their town’s (and their party’s) future and would vote for their constituents instead of living in fear of Rauner’s dollars (no matter how poorly he picks where to spend it).
Comment by Roadiepig Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:54 pm
Dear Rauner Press Shop,
At least have Goldberg, the Prince of Snarkness, write something sharp and witty. With Goldberg, we could get insulted, rebuked, stood up, knocked down, then mocked, with a snappy closing and easy to follow references.
If you guys aren’t going to at least try, have Goldberg entertain us. Otherwise, attach a “Word Jumble” (you can pick the words) abd let us have a crack at it?
“Thanks!”
ow
ps - If Goldberg changes his mind and wants to write one on his own, have “ck” forward it. - ow
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:54 pm
The superstars left out the “fact” that - Rauner’s never failed at anything.
Comment by Qui Tam Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:54 pm
Weak.
Comment by Elephant Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:54 pm
*Dunkin*
Comment by Decaff Coffee Party Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:54 pm
A Trump-like response.
Comment by illinois Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:54 pm
–…Governor Rauner’s call for structural reforms that grow our economy alongside a balanced budget.–
–… working with the Governor to enact a balanced budget alongside structural reforms that grow our economy.–
Yeah, in a three-sentence statement, that meaningless year-old boiler plate definitely needed to be said twice.
That’s some fancy writin’, Lance. And some fancy writin’. too.
Smart of ck to make sure it got attributed to Lance, and attributed to Lance, too.
What a bigfoot Lance is to make ck hit the “send” button on his three-sentence statements. Beneath his superstar communicator status, obviously, obviously.
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:55 pm
I really hope we see Madigan start a replay of the Committees of the Whole meetings if possible or better yet submit some bills that that force Republicans on the hot seat. Then will we see if the GOP caucuses start to buckle at that point? Oh please please let it start!
Comment by Just saying... Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:56 pm
This reaction was expected. Rauner is an ideologue who will never change his position. The real message from yesterday was that the impact of Rauner’s millions can only go so far. That may help some of the GOP emerge from Rauner’s shadow and finally come up with a solution to our problems.
Comment by Pelonski Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:57 pm
==Even in a Democratic primary, the Speaker needed to call in the President of the United States to defeat one legislator who dared to show a hint of independent thinking.==
Independent Thinker: n.
1. One who agrees with Rauner
2. One who may disagree with Rauner but can be persuaded to agree if his campaign will be well financed in return for his agreement.
Comment by CrazyHorse Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:58 pm
I am a little slow today. I really thought it was a joke until I read the comments
Comment by uptown progressive Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:01 pm
Took until noon for that?
Should have typed out the inevitable defeat statement before last night.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hangovers/basics/symptoms/con-20025464
Warns of mood disturbances, irritability, recommends calling 911 if confused.
Somebody or three is having a medical emergency.
Comment by crazybleedingheart Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:01 pm
“the Speaker needed to call in the President of the United States”
=================================================
Well,Lance,since Madigan has so much power and since Rauner is just a poor helpless little Governor why doesn’t Rauner resign then?
Comment by btowntruth Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:01 pm
LOL!
Someone in the Governor’s office wrote this?
LOL!
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:04 pm
As I said in a comment on an earlier post, 100% pure arrogance.
Comment by MSIX Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:04 pm
@ Gov Rauner “Even in a Democratic primary, the Speaker needed to call in the President of the United States to defeat one legislator who dared to show a hint of independent thinking.”
I guess then “Even in a GOP primary, the Gov needed to spend millions to attempt to defeat one legislator who dared to show a hint of independent thinking.” rings true?
Ironic indeed. Does this guy even own a mirror?
Comment by How Ironic Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:06 pm
What about the McCann vs Benton…. never mind that was a family squabble. And we never choose sides against the family.
Comment by One to the Dome Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:07 pm
===… for structural reforms that grow our economy alongside a balanced budget.===
===…to enact a balanced budget alongside structural reforms that grow our economy.===
Dear “SuperStars”,
It clearly states on the “Rauner Word Jumble Machine” you must add…
“… more than for Rauner buzzwords before hitting ‘Button D’ and activate the machine. Failure to add 4 or more SuperStar buzzwords or phrases will lead to repetitive sentences, editing errors, and ridicule”
Do you need someone to come visit and give a demonstration on the machine?
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:09 pm
All that was missing in Lance’s reply was “Just wait until my Big Brother comes home. You’re gonna be in trouble!”
Comment by Jocko Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:14 pm
In denial…
Comment by Lovie Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:14 pm
Ok, if you take out the silly Rauner Word Jumble phrases…
“There were many races last night…”
“…failed to defeat Republican incumbents and candidates who support Governor Rauner’s…”
“…Even in a Democratic primary,… ”
“…But the primary elections are over and rather than issuing… press releases, the Speaker needs to…”
I didn’t count a thought in there…
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:15 pm
wordslinger - Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 12:55 pm:
BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by BumblesBounce Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:16 pm
The Sanganmon is no longer the river through Springfield, its De Nile
Comment by TominChicago Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:16 pm
Where does the Guv & Co. buy their rose colored glasses?
Comment by RNUG Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:17 pm
It’s so strange that all those Democrats and state workers that tell the Governor in private to “hang in there” and “stand up to Madigan” didn’t go ahead and vote against him and his candidates when they had the opportunity to via secret ballot. I can’t figure it out why.
All those Central Illinois Republicans who retained Sam McCann must have been union bosses. Man, there are so many of them.
Comment by Bull Moose Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:18 pm
Wow. Just wow. I had a sliver of hope that the Guv might see this as a wake up call and start playing ball. Wait until he quadruples down.
Comment by State Worker THX 1138 Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:18 pm
Discouraging statements from both Madigan and Rauner today. Would have been better to have said nothing and moved on.
Comment by Saluki Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:18 pm
-Reality Check - Wednesday, Mar 16-
-Status update: The governor’s head remains in the sand.
To be determined: Do GOP rank-and-file legislators have the sense and fortitude to pull theirs out?-
I am not so sure the sand is where there heads are at.
Comment by sparky791 Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:20 pm
- The superstars left out the “fact” that - Rauner’s never failed at anything. -
SLOW CLAP. Thanks Qui Tam for reminding us of this gem from 2014.
Comment by Bull Moose Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:20 pm
Saluki - you and I disagree on some issues, but that was a good comment. Neither leader can help himself. Just move on.
Comment by Team Sleep Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:21 pm
I really thought that statement was a parody that Rich put up when I first read it. WOW
Comment by sparky791 Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:21 pm
In a weird way, this press release is like OJ at the end of his trial vowing to spare no expense, promising to work 24/7, to find the guy who did it.
Comment by Frenchie Mendoza Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:23 pm
As I re-read the statement, I’m not so sure this wasn’t a clumsy attempt by ck to discredit Lance. Or someone lost a double dare.
Comment by Decaff Coffee Party Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:25 pm
or,
that was a sham election and we’ve got two more years, na na a boo boo
Comment by props Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:25 pm
As always, it is useful to refer to The Godfather for proper context.
Both Dunkin and McCann took sides against the family.
Dunkin got the Fredo treatment
Bruce’s failure to take care of business with McCann explains why Fredo got passed over. Some people aren’t smart enough for the job.
Comment by ILPundit Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:27 pm
“…candidates who support Governor Rauner’s call for structural reforms…”
Example - East Dundee Village Trustee Allen Skillicorn got his town to pass the Turnaround Agenda and was handsomely rewarded by Dan Proft running negative ads against all three of his opponents in House 66.
That is how life works in Rauner’s world according to this statement.
Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:27 pm
BTW — it’d be nice for the media to point out that Rauner has very, very little respect for the people he — repeatedly — purports to work them.
Eveidently, Rauner works for us but doesn’t want to hear what we have to say.
I mean, where’s the millionaire’s tax? A majority voted for it. Ballots got marked, punched.
Where is it, Rauner? Where’s the tax that the majority voted for?
Comment by Frenchie Mendoza Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:28 pm
“… purports to work FOR.”
Comment by Frenchie Mendoza Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:29 pm
Hi, Rich
Please attribute the following to Lance:
I strenuously object!
Thanks,
ck
Comment by Juvenal Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:31 pm
go figure.
Comment by Facts are Stubborn Things Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:32 pm
“Hi, Rich:
Please attribute the following to Lance:” Because no one else wants to be “credited” with saying it.
Comment by burbanite Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:35 pm
To quote a car insurance ad “there will still be pain”. Somebody will pay dearly for the drubbing last night. Three guesses who that will be and the first two guesses don’t count.
Comment by Forgottonian Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:39 pm
=Took until noon for that?=
I am ummm going to have to disagree with you on that one. They wrote it a week ago but waited until noon to look “thoughtful..”
Comment by JS Mill Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:39 pm
A little amateurish, not to mention the fact that such a statement should have come from the political side of the house. Not CK.
Comment by Austin Blvd Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:39 pm
Future Fake Press Release after the November Elections (assumes No Budget yet in place under the Rauner Administration):
Yesterday the Voters of Illinois delivered what Governor Rauner demanded. Twelve True Turnaround Believers. The Governor found the prior General Assemblies Republican members too numerous and too needy. They always want money for a new roof for a poor school district, or their local distributive revenue or permission to vote on the funding bill for grade schools, whatever. But there are only 13 Seats at my table for the Knights of the Turnaround Agenda, and as Governor, I get one. So having only 12 GOP members in the Senate and House is a YUUUUGGGEE win. Let President Cullerton and Speaker Madigan deal with all the logistics of dealin’ with 165 party caucus members…oh the noise, the beggin’ for do gooder dough, the humanity. Tough break Cullerton and Madigan, I won’t help you, I have no social agenda. I don’t want anymore than twelve GOPers in the GA, that is my goal, twelve! Again, yesterday was a YUUUUGGGEE win and confirmation everyone wants to kill collective bargainin’.
End fake future press release
Comment by Beaner Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:46 pm
An arrogant, flawed, now flailing exhibition of incompetence at every level of this mal-administration.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:49 pm
There is a warning here for GOP canidates in districts w/ reasonable size state employee grps…. Rauners coat tails are no longer a safe place
Comment by Ghost Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:53 pm
And as the State of Illinois continues to crumble, the clown show continues. Perhaps it is time for those “superstars” to start governing. Assuming they know how.
Comment by Magic Dragon Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 1:54 pm
@OW,
No snark here. Do you keep a running total of all Dad’s Home State episodes?
It would be fun to see them all posted in chronological order from episode #1 to today.
Sort of a “binge read” for the CapFax masses.
Seriously, it’s comedy gold.
Comment by How Ironic Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:00 pm
Totally in DENIAL about what happened yesterday….So, lets just focus on Madigan and his “vacation”. Pretty weak response.
Comment by Wow Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:02 pm
Goldberg just said it was a sham election and doesn’t count.
Comment by ILPundit Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:03 pm
- How Ironic -
I have about a dozen or so I know I saved, “just because”…
I’d have to search around here. I’m glad you’ve liked them, HBO seems to be pleased too.
OW
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:05 pm
No announcement of Dunkin’s appointment? Maybe he can head that that newly created Cabinet position on Children and Youth.
Comment by here we go Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:07 pm
skip HBO….. go w/ Capflix …. the new political satire streaming service…. just need to sign John Oliver and begin printing money….
Comment by Ghost Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:09 pm
He sounds a bit like Marco Rubio crowing over being #3.
Comment by Cheryl44 Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:16 pm
In Rauner world, the Cubs won the 2015 World Series and Mitt beat Obama in 2012.
Governor, you lost. Big. You need to change or your will keep losing.
Comment by From the 'Dale to HP Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:20 pm
Whoa, that’s a big bunch of sour grapes!
I, too, thought it was a parody at first.
Comment by RIJ Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:21 pm
- Ghost -
If Rich is running it all do it…
To you both, ( - How Ironic -) thanks, appreciate the kind words.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:23 pm
The Rauner camp statement says volumes, Rauner doesn’t have the integrity, the intellectual capacity to acknowledge he was and is wrong.
We have 2.5 years of more of the same.
The people of Illinois don’t want a billionaire to dictate political policy which has increased homelessness, closed drug treatment programs, made struggling parents lose access to programs which help feed their children, reduce child care funds and in effect have our elderly residents in nursing homes become subject to the substandard care Rauner’s nursing homes have failed to provide.
Comment by Tinsel Town Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:23 pm
& I guess the reason Rauner failed to support Sen McCann was due to McCAnn’s independent thinking…..
Sounds a bit like do as I say, not as I do.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:25 pm
Have these superstars ever heard of a run-on sentence?
Comment by Daniel Plainview Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:25 pm
“Today, I think, was basically an up. … I feel good about it.”
Comment by Just a Reader Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:30 pm
Rauner and Dunkin both have expressed a lack of respect for Obama. Had Dunkin not intentionally mislead voters by suggesting he had Obama’s support, then the President would not have need to take such corrective action. Dunkin still has time to be the obstructionist that he is alongside the obstructionist governor. The egos are so big I cannot even imagine how their swelled heads fit in a room. Oh, that’s right, they are buried in the sand.
Comment by Anon Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:40 pm
= “Reminds me of The Black Knight in Monte Python and the Holy Grail. “We’ll call it a draw”.”
Tis nothing but a flesh wound. =
Give Me A Break @12:48 is my new hero
Comment by Archiesmom Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:40 pm
Now is the time, not to sit our your laurels, but for ASFCME, and other Labor Unions to Step up to the plate and work even harder to remove Republicans from the GA.
Each steward, business agent, union member should receive a Rauner photo with the caption this is the man we need to defeat.
Comment by Tinsel Town Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:41 pm
Thank god we only have 2 plus years of this fool left.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:42 pm
ALL IS WELL!
Comment by okgo Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:43 pm
You need POTUS’s help when your candidate squeaks it out by 2 points. Not when she crushes by 36.
Comment by Archiesmom Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:43 pm
After reading the release, the first thing that popped into my mind was, “The Black Knight.” Enjoy.
https://youtu.be/mjEcj8KpuJw
Comment by Nothin's easy... Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 2:50 pm
A shrubbery!
Comment by Forgottonian Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 3:20 pm
Moe, Larry cheese!..indeed
Comment by LBJ Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 3:28 pm
So Lance simply wants both houses of the legislature to cave to the demands of the executive branch here in Illinois. Not to get off topic, but may we assume he has the same ideas about the situation in Washington?
No? Thought so.
Comment by low level Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 3:47 pm
He sounds mad. Good.
Comment by Politix Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 3:48 pm
I couldn’t be happier that I DID NOT vote for Rauner. The fact that I bear no responsibilty for this guy helps me sleep at night.
Comment by Kay F C Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 3:53 pm
This is an “Onion” release, right?
Comment by Phoenix Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 4:05 pm
Bodyguard: Did ya get the license number?
Rocky: Of what?
Bodyguard: The truck that run over your face.
Comment by Rocky Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 4:12 pm
A lesson in politics:
Representative Dunkin went to New York
Representative Dunkin skipped out on key votes
All the governor’s money, and all his consulting men
Couldnt put Representative Dunkin
Back together again.
The end.
Comment by low level Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 4:26 pm
That should of been snap-chat lance
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 4:29 pm
I guess it’s not a press release if you only send it to Rich, so it’s not ironic to call out Madigan for his press release.
Comment by Harvest76 Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 4:30 pm
Hi, Rich:
The following statement may be attributed to Joe Buck:
There were many innings in the 2004 World Series when the Boston Red Sox did not hit soaring homeruns and shut down the offense of the St Louis Cardinals, the greatest team in baseball history from the greatest baseball town. The Red Sox were so desperate that they had to bring in a relief pitcher for Curt Shilling after he pitched six heroic and nearly flawless innings despite a torn and bloody tendon injury on the way to their four game sweep. Instead of popping the champagne, the Red Sox need to get back to work so that the Cardinals can face them in a World Series rematch in 2013.
Thanks, ck
Comment by Juvenal Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 4:33 pm
@ Harvest76 “I guess it’s not a press release if you only send it to Rich, so it’s not ironic to call out Madigan for his press release.”
Just for the record, Madigan actually won something of meaning last night. Rauner got beat down, solid. So there’s that.
Comment by How Ironic Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 4:41 pm
Sometimes it’s hard to recognize your own behind, even as it’s being handed to you.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 4:42 pm
Rich wasn’t the only one who got it, It was quoted by the Sun Times and Monique Garcia
Comment by burbanite Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 4:46 pm
Thanks for the interest in the democratic primary, how did your repbulican primary go?
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 6:31 pm
To all of the commentators who referred to “heads in the sand”, just being polite or flunked anatomy classes.
Comment by Roscoe Tom Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 6:38 pm
I just realized what this message is.
It’s a plea for help from the hostages.
Seriously, Rauner would be so difficult for which to work. Unrelenting expectations of towing the company line, regardless of the headwind, crosswind, down draft du jour.
The morale may be suffering. This message just did not have the usual vigor.
Comment by cdog Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 6:43 pm
–I just realized what this message is.
It’s a plea for help from the hostages.–
I read it as the result of a wee-hours election night wake that rolled right into an early jump on St. Patrick’s Day.
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 6:47 pm
Good statement from Rauner camp. Probably drives Madigan nuts to realize Obama won that Dunkin race and not him.
Comment by alleyway Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 8:27 pm
Learning from your experiences is for the little people.
Comment by Peon Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 8:37 pm
What can you say about the south side of a north bound horse.
Comment by Illinoian Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 9:25 pm
Madigan can end his month long vacation as soon as the Governor ends his 14 month long vacation
Comment by PeoDem Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 9:36 pm
No congratulation the winners?
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 9:43 pm
The escents of the turnaround agenda left a stench with the voters lance
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 16, 16 @ 10:08 pm