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* The Tribune’s photo of JB Pritzker is, um, quite something…
J.B. Pritzker creates exploratory committee to consider run for governor, takes swing at fellow billionaire Rauner https://t.co/UPtkKzWL9W pic.twitter.com/uwrQgsIQE8
— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) March 14, 2017
Let’s welcome him to the race, shall we?
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:29 am
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“Have you seen my top hat and cane, Old Sport?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:30 am
“This is my leisure tux. You can tell by the 2-carat diamond cuff links… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:31 am
===top hat and cane===
You forgot the monocle. Never forget the monocle.
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:32 am
In the Chicago Tribune dictionary, that picture is right next to the term Chicago fat cat politician.
Comment by Archiesmom Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:33 am
I eat guys like Bruce Rauner for breakfast.
Comment by Henry Francis Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:34 am
“I can’t wait to run as the People’s candidate.”
Comment by Boone's is back Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:34 am
“A man becomes preeminent, he’s expected to have enthusiasms. Enthusiasms, enthusiasms… What are mine? What draws my admiration? What is that which gives me joy?”
Comment by Big Muddy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:35 am
The Trib probably thinks this *is* a very humanizing, blue-collar photo.
Comment by Arsenal Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:36 am
I believe Danny Devito wore that same tux when he played the Penquin character in Batman.
Comment by No Longer A Lurker Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:38 am
“I yam what I yam - rich. Let Rauner put on the Village People costumes to pretend that he’s not.”
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:39 am
I got the “gonnections”…
Comment by Greatplainser Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:39 am
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Black and orange Fat cat sittin’ on a fence,
I got enough dough to pay the rent,
I’m not flat broke but I don’t care,
I strut right by with my tail in the air.
Comment by TinyDancer(FKASue) Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:39 am
“Who knew J.B. stood for “Jowly Billionaire”?”
In seriousness, at least he is a caricature of what he is, unlike Rauner’s ridiculous cowboy and biker personas.
Comment by AlfondoGonz Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:41 am
“I’m not trying to be the wealthy candidate, I am the wealthy candidate. So… ”
“Bruce likes costumes, I’m more formal I’m my costumes… ”
“You’re not going to believe this, but I own this tuxedo”
“Trash can can? I own a waste disposal company! Trash can can… please… ”
“No, I literally traded my place ON Boarwalk for a wonderful 14,000 square foot, 3 story apartment on Park Place. That’s how I play Monopoly.”
“Yeah, Diana Rauner called after… I’ll wait to call her back this time”
“I said I respect The Ounce and their mission. The Ounce… Capiche?”
“I actually care about Chicago students, not just when I put my name on a Charter School and clout a child over a more worthy child, but I digress… ”
“The Chuck Taylor’s? A nice touch, aren’t they?”
“I left my Cuban cigars in my other Armani tuxedo”
“Diana Rauner is a Democrat? You don’t say… ”
…
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:41 am
“Could you please direct me to the women’s rest room?”
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:42 am
They use to call me Daddy Warbucks on the playground when I was a youth.
Comment by Rocky Rosi Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:42 am
Uper duper! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1FLZPFI3jc
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:43 am
Ducky LaMoore takes a big early lead!
lol
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:44 am
===You forgot the monocle. Never forget the monocle.===
That’s on me. My bad.
“Caption?”
“… then they served the caviar warm, the red wine cold, and then had the gall to serve fresh strawberries out of season… I was floored… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:44 am
Sometimes the feeling that life is great just swells up inside you and fills you with joy.
Comment by Flynn's mom Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:45 am
“Would that it were so simple… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:45 am
I shant be dropping any of my g’s
Comment by il prof Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:46 am
I think I will hire someone to do the actual running; I will just sort of stroll
Comment by DuPage Saint Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:46 am
Chicago Magazine calls me the Royalty of Chicago .. I kind of like that title.
Comment by Democrat Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:47 am
Goldie your pants are on fire I got some water
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:47 am
I am going for the Senator Paul Simon look.
Comment by A Jack Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:48 am
“Thin people are beautiful, but fat people are adorable”…..
~famous J.B. Pritzker look alike,
Jackie gleason.
Comment by blue dog dem Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:49 am
“I consider myself the ‘Everyman’s Billionaire’, you know… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:51 am
“It’s J.B. not Jabba…..”
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:53 am
“School lunches top my agenda. As it did as a schoolboy. I used to eat all the leftovers at my table(s), and some of the plates. They used to call meTub-o-lard until they realized I could buy a bully to pound them after school. So, yes, education tops my agenda.”
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:53 am
“I don’t tell stories of hanging out with the wealthy, Titans of Industy, the Philanthropic Elite. I don’t have to. I am them.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:54 am
“This is what I wore when dad made me bell hop at the Hyatt before he gave me my billion dollar a week allowance. I am amazed it still sort of fits.”
Comment by A Jack Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:55 am
No, you see there’s a big difference between us. Bruce Rauner bought the Illinois Republican Party, lock, stock and barrel. He owns it now. On the other hand, Madigan is only letting me rent the Democratic Party. I’ll give it back to him when I’m elected. My accountants tell me it’s a very favorable lease arrangement.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:56 am
“No. No, you don’t fully understand. I’m ‘the guy’ that buys what a guy like Rauner destroys and milks all the money out of, and I make it run again and actually BE a solvent company that pays its bills and gives back and adds to a community.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:56 am
Waiting for Superman…or in this case, George Reeves gone to seed.
Comment by Jocko Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:56 am
Yikes! Looks like his ring finger is going to explode!
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:57 am
Yes…and my running mate is Rubble; Bernard Rubble.
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:57 am
JB: I’m having a party at the Yacht Club this Sunday. I’m christening my new sloop. What are you doing this Sunday?
Moderator: No plans.
JB: Great! How would you like to mow my lawn? I figured a fellow like you could use a few extra dollars. And when you’re finished why don’t you drop by the Yacht Club? Eh?
Comment by Northside City Dweller Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:57 am
“Let me tell you how I’m going to disassemble the IL republican party, seat by seat, starting with Rauner…”
Comment by Shytown Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:58 am
Go ahead and body shame me all you want, I am rich, progressive and will beat Rauner.
Comment by The Real Just Me Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:58 am
“It’s so darned hard to get good help these days. Yet, I did find this marvelous bow tie that does an exemplary job trying to hold up my third chin”
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:59 am
“And furthermore, by way of endorsing my candidacy, the Soggy Bottom Boys are gonna lead us all in a rousing chorus of “You Are My Sunshine - Ain’t you boys?”
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:59 am
On the amenity Tree of Life…Let’s say I’ve hit every branch.
I do so love the sweet meats.
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 9:59 am
It looks like Leno put on some weight and dyed his hair.
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:00 am
“Rauner… Rauner’s a… He never could’ve out-fought Uihlein. But I didn’t know until this day that it was Griffin all along… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:00 am
“That’s an unfair question, and you know it. As a billionaire, I can relate the garden variety millionaire very easily… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:03 am
Really, so you mean when the invitation says to dress down I’m not supposed to get my tux from Men’s Wearhouse?!?
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:04 am
“Oh, no, no, no… My house has 13 bathrooms. No one has to wait or worry… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:04 am
“I’ve been known, from time to time, to tweet… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:05 am
Where’s Waldo? er JB.
http://www.cooksinfo.com/edible.nsf/images/delmonicos-restaurant/$file/delmonico-banquet-of-the-sons-of-the-revolution-1906.jpg
Comment by Responsa Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:07 am
“Why yes I do often spend my weekends as a Jerry Lewis impersonator!”
Comment by Curl of the Burl Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:10 am
I’m a “chalice is half full” kind of guy.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:10 am
“I’ll press your flesh, you dimwitted clock puncher! You don’t tell JB how to court the electorate! We ain’t one-at-a-timin’ here, we’re MASS communicatin’!
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:11 am
As Virgil Solozzo would say; “that Fat Clemenza”….or “leave the gun, take the cannoli”
Comment by Gordon Willis Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:12 am
“…and I told him, ‘No, the buffet doesn’t close until I say it’s closed. You can’t advertise bottomless bacon and close the buffet before JB says he’s done.’ After that, I was easily able to consume another 4 lbs of that pork deliciousness without being rushed. It’s life situations like that which inspire me to bring my keen business sense and negotiation skills to the table and help Illinois where it matters.”
Comment by I Love Bottomless Bacon Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:13 am
Pardon me, do you have any grey poupon?
Comment by Tsavo Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:13 am
“Yes, I tied the bow tie myself. I’ve done that since I was in the second grade.”
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:14 am
“Moral fiber? I invented moral fiber! JB was displaying rectitude and high-mindedness when that egghead Biss was still messin’ his drawers!”
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:15 am
“Sure, it looks like the Monopoly man is going to be your next governor… But it’s better than the thimble we’ve got now.”
Comment by Gob Bluth Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:15 am
“Alright, alright… you got me… it’s a clip-on now tie… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:15 am
Welcome to Fantasy Island, Mr. Rourke will be along shortly. In the meantime, let’s break some bread.
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:15 am
“Kent ‘Flounder’ Dorfman returns to the Delta House Reunion feeling good after having successfully invented the Internet.”
Comment by Arthur Andersen Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:17 am
“Yes, this print on my vest is a part of my wallpaper collection.”
Comment by Umbra Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:17 am
Pritzker is out here looking like Daddy Warbucks.
Comment by wndycty Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:18 am
“I mean it’s one banana Michael. How much could it cost - $10?!”
Comment by Not State Treasurer Dan Rutherford Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:19 am
“My father in law ran for the U.S. Senate. Now it’s my turn to run.”
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:19 am
Hans Solo said I was a wonderful human being.
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:22 am
He has really packed on the pounds since he appeared in “The Legend of Bagger Vance” as Walter Hagen.
http://img.rp.vhd.me/4690506_l4.jpg
Comment by Walter Concrete Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:24 am
“I always thought it was adorable when the Rauners would be around. They are ‘West Egg’ money, so we kept them around for giggles… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:26 am
“Truth? Rauner claims he’s not all that wealthy. He’s right, he’s not all ‘that’ wealthy. I know… wealthy… But pretending he’s not rich, well, that’s rich coming from Rauner. Honest.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:29 am
“Rauner a rancher? I’m a farmer. ok, the “farm” is in Wisconsin…”
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:30 am
The reason I haven’t run for office before is because for five years I and my wife were stranded on a deserted island with five others. A skipper, a movie star, a professor, a Kansas farm girl and a guy who acted like Bruce Rauner.
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:31 am
“The difference between me and Bruce? (Pauses, takes long drag from large cigar, closes eyes, tilts head slightly back then slowly releases the smoke from his mouth) Bruce buys things to show off that he can to other wealthy people, then wears costumes to fool others he’s a… everyman… I’m the guy everyone watches to see what and where I donate, and then donate there after. Ask Diana and The Ounce, they know… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:34 am
You see, Bruce owns a Montana ranch, and I own Montana.
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:36 am
It’s only wafer thin.
Just the one, monsieur. Voilà.
Thank you, sir, and now, here’s ze check.
Comment by Dee Lay Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:38 am
“Chris Christie wears XXXXL too!”
Comment by blue dog dem Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:41 am
“I fully support this sugar tax!”
Comment by blue dog dem Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:43 am
“I couldn’t be fonder of you if you were my own son. But, well, if you lose a son, it’s possible to get another. There’s only one Maltese Falcon.”
Kasper Gutman
Comment by Sydney Greenstreet Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:44 am
This isn’t very nice during Lent.
Comment by blue dog dem Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:45 am
Yup..I heard playing governor and president is the new high-ball game for the 1-pertcenters. I want in on all the fun they are having.
Comment by Mama Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 10:46 am
He either looks like Jabba the Hut or that clown in the movie Spawn. His name was the Violator I think.
Comment by Ginhouse Tommy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 11:00 am
Well, yes, I wear tuxes…Who would believe that wearing Carharts would fool anyone???
Comment by downstate commissioner Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 11:01 am
So, are you gonna stand or do you want another card?
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 11:01 am
==It’s only wafer thin. Just the one, monsieur. Voilà.
Thank you, sir, and now, here’s ze check.==
Well played, I had the exact same thought.
Comment by SAP Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 11:05 am
“I will bet I can guess by one buck either way how much you have got on you now… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 11:22 am
Let’s get those Duke boys this time-Boss Hogg
Comment by Well then Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 11:25 am
I haven’t washed this hand since took her check
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 11:30 am
That one makes him look like a Bond movie villain
Comment by titan Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 11:33 am
What would Jackie Gleason say?
Comment by Keyser Soze Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 11:41 am
Well, my advisors have warned me about people who want to take unflattering photos and then give them to the media, so that’s why I’m wearing my skinny tux.
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 11:43 am
I don’t care about the picture, what I care about is that he will win if he runs!! Run JB, run!!
Comment by Pyrman Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 11:51 am
What me run for Governor (a hearty chortle), I haven’t run for anything except maybe the dessert cart at the United Center…By the by do we own the center ? No, Well we should ! Someone get on that.
Comment by NorthsideNoMore Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 11:58 am
Why do you question my appearance? My valet assured me this outfit was the latest thing in interview attire! If I hear another remark, I shall have him dispatched proptly. My gentleman’s gentleman groomed and shaved me. My butler butled. If I am mocked, I will request that my dressing staff hear about this!
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 12:01 pm
Welcome to Potterville.
Comment by jimk849 Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 12:01 pm
Why yes, as a matter of fact, I do own Cuba.
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 12:02 pm
And then I’m going to rip the guts out of the turnaround agendas
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 12:03 pm
I’m going to squash Rauner to four years
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 12:07 pm
I hired Dave Lundy so they’d call me the svelte, coordinated one.
Comment by LizPhairTax Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 12:14 pm
Hey Goldie ain’t you about four billion short on that budget
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 12:15 pm
Carharts! We don’t need no stinkin’ Carharts!
Comment by d.p.gumby Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 12:15 pm
LizPhairTax jumps to the head of the pack!
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 12:22 pm
“- LizPhairTax - Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 12:14 pm:
I hired Dave Lundy so they’d call me the svelte, coordinated one.”
Hey now! I resemble that remark!
Comment by Dave Lundy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 12:28 pm
Yes I love the hair club for men.
Reagan and I have a lot in common like the same barber.
Comment by Yeah Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 12:34 pm
=It’s only wafer thin.
Just the one, monsieur. Voilà.=
Had to google it. Perfect:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJZPzQESq_0
Comment by TinyDancer(FKASue) Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 12:35 pm
“Moo and Oink” has a new celebrity spokesman!
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 12:59 pm
Diamond Jim Brady was a “J.B.” too!
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 1:09 pm
“It’s not a caricature if it’s really who you are. Think about that… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 1:12 pm
“Very few people know that I had a career as a professional actor and a stunt man. For years, I was a body double for Orson Welles. Some of my best work was in the film “Catch 22.” Sadly, most of the footage ended up on the cutting room floor during post production editing. C’est le Guerre.”
Comment by Walter Concrete Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 1:13 pm
“No, you don’t NEED a billion dollars to act obnoxious, but it certainly helps.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 1:16 pm
“Will I lose to Bruce Rauner? Not by the hair of my chinny-chin-chins.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 1:23 pm
“‘I’ve known Bruce Rauner since the days when he thought the trashcan van was a classy set of wheels.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 1:30 pm
“Chris Kennedy? Why, compared to me, he’s a lightweight. Har har har har!”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 1:32 pm
“Beware of the Ides of March… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 1:52 pm
“Do you like to gamble, Eddie? Gamble money on pool games?”
Minnesota Fats — “The Hustler”
Comment by Ward Heeler Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 1:52 pm
JB Pritzker reveals he is a member of the Fellow Billionaires club.
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 1:54 pm
“…the Aristocrats!”
Comment by bogardus Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 1:58 pm
Dave, I appreciate that in a serious business you don’t take yourself too seriously. JB must not be short for James Bond.
Comment by LizPhairTax Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 2:01 pm
Goldfinger
He’s the man, the man with the Midas touch
A spider’s touch
Such a cold finger
Beckons you to enter his web of sin
But don’t go in
Golden words he will pour in your ear
But his lies can’t disguise what you fear
For a golden girl knows when he’s kissed her
It’s the kiss of death from
Mister Goldfinger
Pretty girl beware of this heart of gold
This heart is cold
Comment by Whoa Nelly! Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 2:29 pm
Thanks Liz. The people in this business who are the most unhappy are the one’s that can’t make fun of themselves.
Comment by Dave Lundy Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 2:30 pm
Because of madigan I’m switching to the GOP primary
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Mar 15, 17 @ 3:34 pm