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* Belleville News-Democrat…
Standing near his longtime girlfriend, Stacy Danes, and in front an American Flag, an Illinois flag and signs that read “Fire Madigan!” “Term Limts!” “Lower Taxes” and “More Jobs,” the current chairman of the St. Clair County Republican Committee launched his campaign for the General Assembly.
Douglas Jameson, 53, of Belleville, made his formal announcement Tuesday to seek the Republican nomination to run for state representative in the 113th House District. […]
“We need a balanced budget that does not increase taxes. We spend too much, we waste too much, we have too many levels of government in the state of Illinois,” Jameson said. “We need to take a comprehensive review of everything. If it’s not producing jobs or not adding revenue to the state, we need to examine that program for reduction or elimination.”
* Press release…
Yesterday, Jay Hoffman and Latoya Greenwood held a media event in downtown Belleville to highlight the plight of local social service organizations. The underlying message of not having an approved State budget and the ensuing devastation a lack of funding unleashes on our most vulnerable citizens is accurate, but the blame is misdirected.
“Jay Hoffman’s attempt to lay the blame for Illinois’ financial crisis at Governor Rauner’s feet would be laughable, if the situation wasn’t so perilous. This crisis is not 700 days in the making, but rather caused by 34 years of single party rule in the Illinois State House. Make no mistake, the $14 billion backlog of unpaid bills, over $230 billion in unfunded pension liabilities and lack of funding for vital state services has resulted from Mike Madigan’s reign as Speaker of the House. His leadership position has been enabled by the blind support of downstate legislators like Jay Hoffman.” — Doug Jameson
Jameson launched his campaign for the 113th Legislative District on Tuesday, June 6th with a pledge to help end Mike Madigan’s tenure as House Speaker. Jameson recognizes Illinois’ citizens are fed up with ‘business as usual’ in Speaker Madigan’s Springfield and he vows to channel the frustration of citizens in the 113th Legislative District.
“What are Speaker Madigan and Assistant Majority Leader Hoffman doing about the condition of our economy? Absolutely nothing! For over two years, they’ve ignored their constitutional obligation to pass a budget. This is nothing short of pure negligence!” — Doug Jameson
Jameson pledges an aggressive challenge to Jay Hoffman’s incumbency with a commitment to hold elected leaders accountable for their actions (or a lack thereof).
“The days of Jay Hoffman getting a free pass are over. It’s time to hold Jay accountable to the citizens he was elected to serve. We must not allow Jay another opportunity to elect Mike Madigan as Speaker.” — Doug Jameson
Trouble is, Hillary Clinton won this district last year 53-41. Tammy Duckworth prevailed 61-34. And Susana Mendoz won it 55-39.
* Let’s welcome him to the race against ol’ Punkin Haid, shall we? From the St. Clair County GOP website…
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:35 pm
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Doug Jameson, aka, “Lucky Pierre.”
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:40 pm
“We DID powder the top of his head… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:42 pm
==We need a balanced budget that does not increase taxes==
You lose all credibility with those sorts of statements.
==This crisis is not 700 days in the making . . . the $14 billion backlog of unpaid bills . . . lack of funding for vital state services==
Actually, all that has been in the last 700 days.
==they’ve ignored their constitutional obligation to pass a budget==
I’m not sure you want to point out constitutional obligations when the Governor has also failed to fulfill his obligation.
So, Mr. Jameson. Welcome. But, we don’t need any more dishonesty in the state capitol right now.
Comment by Demoralized Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:43 pm
“Would you rather have Jason Plummer as your responsibility? Suck it up… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:43 pm
LOL. I think 47th won.
Comment by Demoralized Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:43 pm
“The red tie matches the sunburn on the top of his head perfectly… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:44 pm
Well, his power button indicates he’s on.
Comment by RIJ Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:46 pm
“No, he doesn’t dye the little hair he has left, it’s brown eye liner spread… generously over the remaking follicles…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:47 pm
“Apple-polisher Eerily Quiet Whenever Rauner Drinks Water”
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:47 pm
Strange to see Mr. Brown without his trademark yellow shirt with the zig zag stripe on it.
Comment by Ron Burgundy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:48 pm
he will get 18% of the vote in the general
Comment by austinman Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:50 pm
“We thought about a bow tie… but he’s already on full tilt caricature so why go overboard… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:52 pm
“The Life and Times of Douglas Jameson” starring Randy Quaid
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:52 pm
Lead Singer for Rauner Tribute Band Searches for Solo Success
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:54 pm
“If I told him once, I told him a hundred times… Tie, sport coat, pants. The shorts and sandals with the tie and sport coat don’t work for him… Just take a head shot picture for now…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:54 pm
“He HAS a toupee, it just doesn’t cover his whole head… or part of his head… really, it just looks like a furry beanie… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:57 pm
“Ok, now one with the feather ear ring.. “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:58 pm
One-Hit Wonders, 1980’s “The Raunerbots”, Scheduled To Perform At St. Clair County Fair
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 1:59 pm
“Meh. Eyebrows or not, we still need more powder…
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:00 pm
Where’s Uncle Fester’s lightbulb?
Comment by DeseDemDose Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:01 pm
“Flounder Returns to Delta House for 60th Anniversay of Founding”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:03 pm
“Ok, now give me ‘Deer in Headlights’… Perfect… Now give me… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:04 pm
When you see the 1,000 yard signs you ordered have your name spelled wrong… and you signed off on the Proof…
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:05 pm
When you see you’re the subject of a Capitol Fax Caption Contest…
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:07 pm
The Surgeon General Warning:
Heavy consumption of Jameson results in Toxic Rauneritis; incoherent thinking, Madigan Derangement, Baldness, Bloating, Constipation, Cramps and Gas
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:08 pm
GOP Candidate Claims Government Broken, Promises More Of The Same
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:11 pm
looking at this mope makes me want to drink some Jameson
Comment by tunnel Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:11 pm
“Now practice your blank stare when someone wants you to talk about how Trump and Bruce are alike… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:11 pm
“Once the Raunerite programming kicks in the blank stare will fade and he’ll state the incoherent babble… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:15 pm
“Look at this picture… You think he’s had an independent thought in the last 8 years?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:17 pm
–“Flounder Returns to Delta House for 60th Anniversay of Founding”–
Oh boy, is this great!
Comment by Ron Burgundy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:18 pm
“No, that’s him… We put a tie on him and photoshopped ‘here and there’, a bit… he doesn’t look anything like the way we found him, does he?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:19 pm
Look at me. I know how to party.
Comment by A guy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:19 pm
Just go ahead and shave your entire head. You really are not fooling anybody. It only costs a little more in shaving cream. I promise, it’s not wasteful, its fashion.
Comment by Saluki Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:20 pm
“One problem… He only speaks Portuguese… and the only English he does knows are swears… No, Bruce sent him to us… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:21 pm
Sir Topham Hat goes to Springfield
Comment by DuPage Bard Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:21 pm
Do it for Willie
Comment by The Captain Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:21 pm
Surprised the House R’s didn’t do proper vetting here, Hoffman must be grinning like the Cheshire Cat this afternoon.
Comment by Lester Holt's Mustache Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:21 pm
New Pear-Shaped Dove Body Wash Bottles For Jameson Supporters Are Completely Empty, Shoppers Complain
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:21 pm
“Maybe next time take the picture a lil further away, like… the next room… further away… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:23 pm
Christy-Shaped Candidate Supports Trump-like Governor
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:24 pm
“Look, I was told explicitly… ‘Find a blank slate’… Seriously… tell me who’s more of a blank slate… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:25 pm
“Well… I dunno… Put sunglasses on him, I guess, his stare is scaring the guests…
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:27 pm
“He was a Bond Villian… Empty Stare… He’d stare at you, and out of your own confusion he’s slip away to his secret lair under the abandoned Arby’s… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:28 pm
“No… No… No, you’re right… Use his drivers license photo instead… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:30 pm
When you’re told there are only eight sundae toppings available, not the usual nine…
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:31 pm
Harlequinn Romance Publisher Signs Cover Model For New Series of Books Written For Obese Caucasian Amish Men
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:31 pm
When you expect the “baker’s dozen” donuts and you only get the usual 12…
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:33 pm
Campaign slogan:
Make Illinois Shine Again
Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:35 pm
Like A Beluga, Jameson Uses Echolocation To Find Campaign Funding, Policy Positions and Chocolate Donuts With Sprinkles.
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:36 pm
Judges neither create jobs or produce revenue. lets review them for elimination.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:37 pm
“The days of Jay Hoffman getting a free pass will continue for at least another two years.”
Comment by Can Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:38 pm
Hoffman Excited Over New Jameson Pinata
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:41 pm
e-Harmony Success As Jameson Meets Rauner
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:43 pm
Stick A Fork In Him, He’s -
NO! DON’T DO THAT!
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:45 pm
In Blind Rauner Devotion, Jameson Sticks His Neck Out - It’s Somwhere Below His Chins
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:49 pm
“”This is nothing short of sheer negligence.”"
Speaking for himself.
Comment by walker Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:50 pm
Jameson Campaign Song: “Shiny Happy People”
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:51 pm
“Hey! He’s still a good guy. We, well, we just won’t let him tend to any more rabbits and he can live off the fat of the land, ok? Ok? Ok… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:53 pm
“I am Elmer J Fudd, millionaire. I own a mansion and a yacht.”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:54 pm
“Trouble is, Hillary Clinton won this district two years ago 53-41.”
Two years ago?
Comment by Correction Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:55 pm
We can stand up to Madigan - was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor! NO.
Comment by Porgy Tirebiter Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 2:55 pm
===Two years ago?===
LOL
Oops.
It just seems that long ago, I guess.
Fixed. Thanks.
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 3:03 pm
Jameson To Parade With Governor on Matching Harleys - Shirtless To Display Matching Tattoos
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 3:03 pm
Disney Reveals Jameson As Star In “Million Dollar Duck - II, Rauner’s Revenge”
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 3:07 pm
Someone dug up “Divine”! John Waters has Polyester II in the works!
Comment by DeseDemDose Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 3:54 pm
I see your pumpkin head and raise….
Comment by Highland Il Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 4:03 pm
After being thwarted in his plans to rule the world, Dru resigns himself to simply destroying Illinois.
Comment by Jocko Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 4:31 pm
Polaroid sun glasses are required personal safety equipment to reduce the glare off for any person attending a campaign event or interview.
Comment by Huh? Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 5:33 pm
After only 2 years of drinking the Kool-Aid…..wow. Where can we find a “before” pic?
Comment by PENSIONS ARE OFF LIMITS Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 5:48 pm
How on earth can you balance a budget without increasing taxes ? And pay off the outstanding bills?
Comment by Seymourkid Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 6:02 pm
Uncle Fester gets into politics.
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 8:10 pm
RIJ: That was very funny.
Comment by Way Way Down Here Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 8:22 pm
Willie ate the budget so I ate Willie. Problem fixed!
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 9:30 pm
Wondering if any of you actually know Doug, He is a pretty good Realtor in the area, fair and honest.
Comment by Allen D Friday, Jun 9, 17 @ 8:16 am
Us realtors could make more commission if property taxes were froze
Comment by Rabid Friday, Jun 9, 17 @ 8:57 am
Write more; that’s all I have to say. It seems as though you relied on the video to make your point. You know what you’re talking about, why waste your intelligence on just posting videos to your blog when you could be giving us something enlightening to read?
Comment by Sol Draxler Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 9:31 pm
- Seymourkid - Thursday, Jun 8, 17 @ 6:02 pm:
How on earth can you balance a budget without increasing taxes ? And pay off the outstanding bills?
Great Question - Reduce spending. But that requires a little work on behalf of the taxpayer.
Comment by Great-idea Saturday, Jun 24, 17 @ 10:24 am