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Madigan’s daily press briefing: He’d meet with Rauner and he’s peeved at Durkin

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* Rep. Greg Harris talks for about the first four minutes, then Speaker Madigan takes questions. Many thanks again to Greg Bishop for the video…

Madigan expressed his disappointment that this morning’s scheduled meeting with the other three legislative leaders was canceled and said he would still try to make it happen. He said he would meet with the governor if asked.

* Madigan also seemed peeved at Leader Durkin for not showing up to the meeting…

We met once a few days ago. Once a few days ago. He was scheduled to join the other leaders this morning, he should’ve done that.

* Madigan was then asked if, when he meets with Leader Durkin, is he meeting with Durkin or is he meeting with Durkin on behalf of the governor. Madigan laughed and said..

Why don’t you ask him that question?

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 5:00 pm

Comments

Jim is turning into the Tina Turner of the House GOP…with Bruce playing the role of Ike.

Comment by Jocko Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 5:22 pm
Since the Republican leadership will not negotiate in good faith with Madigan and the others, Cullerton is right. Rauner’s special session is a stunt.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 5:29 pm
Was that unity thing only aimed at his own party

Comment by Rabid Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 7:17 pm
Three-year olds are running the state.

Comment by Right Field Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 7:39 pm
I never was loved by my Dad

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 7:57 pm
Cry me a river, Speaker. How many meetings over the years have you left early because of a prior engagement that you couldn’t possibly reschedule? I can think of three with Blago and Quinn without even trying.

Comment by Not It Friday, Jun 23, 17 @ 8:48 pm
Round three $144,000 later, mike wins by default, a no show from the GOP after he sent them to get their revenue bill

Comment by Rabid Saturday, Jun 24, 17 @ 2:58 am
A team of psychologists is needed stat. Meet at the Speaker’s office, please.

Comment by Lance Mannion Saturday, Jun 24, 17 @ 6:47 am
When the govenors leadership is abstinence, his leaders think being absent is leadership not cowards

Comment by Rabid Saturday, Jun 24, 17 @ 7:39 am
The leaders meeting was obviously scheduled. What or who could have caused both Republicans to cancel. Seems obvious.

Comment by Union Dues Saturday, Jun 24, 17 @ 7:45 am
===Seems obvious===

They’re shomer Shabbos?

Comment by Ducky LaMoore Saturday, Jun 24, 17 @ 8:15 am
- Not It -

Meh. Rauner needs to show a Republican revenue bill to pay for the Republican budget. Until that happens, taking Raunerites “serious” is a mockable pastime, and saying “Madigan!” Is simple-minded foolishness.

Comment by Oswego Willy Saturday, Jun 24, 17 @ 8:40 am
Well, they either got lost in the govenors shadow, or their hiding in it

Comment by Rabid Saturday, Jun 24, 17 @ 10:59 am

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