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* Text from a Downstate legislator last night at 7:50 pm…
I’ve seen three Pat Quinn commercials tonight.
He just won’t. go. away.
* Tribune…
Soon after it was clear he’d lost the Democratic attorney general race, former Gov. Pat Quinn didn’t say he would run for office again.
Quinn also didn’t say he won’t run for office again.
“I’m never going to quit,” he told reporters Tuesday night. “I believe in petition passing. I believe in passing referendums.
“I really like the idea of having more referendums on issues that involve jobs and ethics in government and advancing workers’ rights and so on,” said Quinn, 69. “So, I’ll probably focus a little more on petition and referendum. I’ve been doing that for quite a while, and I plan to keep on doing that until I don’t have any breath.”
Quinn’s unsuccessful attorney general bid means the only statewide office he hasn’t sought is state comptroller.
Watch out, Susana!
* The Question: What do you think Quinn will run for next? Don’t forget to explain and snark is allowed.
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:15 pm
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President of the Fenwick High School Alumni Association
Comment by very old soil Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:19 pm
No snark, why wouldn’t he run for mayor?
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:20 pm
Well, President Obama’s chair in the oval office needs filling . . .
Comment by Whatever Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:20 pm
Mayor of Chicago. Because it’s the next one up and Emanuel isn’t the most beloved public figure.
–* Text from a Downsate legislator last night at 7:50 pm…
I’ve seen three Pat Quinn commercials tonight.–
Renowned Quinn administrative skills, in action.
Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:21 pm
Dog Catcher
Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:21 pm
2 Questions of the Day!
Comment by Conn Smythe Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:22 pm
How about governor of Wisconsin if he wins we will get tons of jobs back here
Comment by Old Time R Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:22 pm
President of Del Boca Vista, phase 3
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:23 pm
President of the Ralph Nader Society for Perennial Candidates
Comment by Uncreative Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:23 pm
President of the Kwame Raoul fan club
Comment by prairiestatedem Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:24 pm
Mayor
Comment by Winnin’ Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:25 pm
Quarterback, Chicago Bears
He has experience getting sacked, tackled for losses, and incomplete passes. And yet . . . he gets back up again and gets back in the huddle.
Comment by East Central Illinois Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:25 pm
US Senate.
Comment by Al Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:26 pm
===2 Questions of the Day! ===
Yeah, well, I’m leaving for vacation soon.
Actually, I totally forgot that I already had one. Been one of those days I suppose.
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:27 pm
Having upgraded his push mower, Pat is eyeing the presidency of the US Lawn Mower Racing Association (USLMRA)
Comment by Jocko Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:30 pm
I hope it’s Mayor of Chicago just to make what has the makings of a circus, an actual circus.
Comment by From the 'Dale to HP Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:30 pm
Mayor of Chicago. The only downside for him is if he wins, he actually has to be Mayor of Chicago.
This, or President for Life of the Term Limits Association of America.
Comment by Ron Burgundy Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:31 pm
McCarthy just announced he’s running for Mayor.
Comment by Ron Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:31 pm
Forester of Park Ridge. Or Mayor of Edison Park.
Comment by Don Juan Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:33 pm
He took over for Blago after the impeachment. How about he runs out to Colorado and serves the rest of Blagoevich’s term there so Rod can be reunited with his family and we would be rid of Quinn?
That would be a twofer
Comment by Truthteller Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:34 pm
Whichever office the Magic 8 Ball tells him to run for.
Comment by JoanP Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:35 pm
How about Quinn runs for the nearest available state border so we can finally say good-bye
Comment by Flapdoodle Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:35 pm
I don’t believe he has ever run for a federal race before, so U.S. Senate if Durbin retires. Let the DNC worry about him.
Comment by Just Me Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:38 pm
Forest Preserve District of Cook County. He can’t break too many things there, right?
Comment by Back to the Mountains Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:39 pm
King of Freedonia.
Comment by Saluki Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:39 pm
He and Squeezy could run for President and Vice-President of the Lord Voldemort Cosplayers Society.
Comment by Ron Burgundy Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:41 pm
Nope, I spoke too soon. Every member of the County Board is also a member of the Forest Preserve District. I withdraw my recommendation.
Comment by Back to the Mountains Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:41 pm
–I don’t believe he has ever run for a federal race before, so U.S. Senate if Durbin retires.–
He lost a Senate primary to Durbin.
Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:42 pm
He should buy some vacant land on the west side and start an urban farm. Or maybe keep bees.
Comment by Cheryl44 Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:42 pm
===I don’t believe he has ever run for a federal race before, so U.S. Senate if Durbin retires===
Um, he ran against Durbin for an open Senate seat.
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:43 pm
He could move to a collar county and run for precinct committeeman.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:44 pm
Rich
Susanna is so popular amount myself and many others. As far as I am concerned, she is one of the best Comptrollers that Illinois has ever had except for Judy Barr Topenka.
I have a rule that I never vote for anybody running unopposed. It is based on principle and I thought that I would never do that ever. However, I voted for Susanna Mendosa as a way of showing support. She has won over a lot of people and is safe in that office as long as she wants it. Also, I would support her for higher office if she wants it.
She does her job and does it well
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:45 pm
Chair of the Benevolent Order of Gadflies.
Comment by We'll See Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:46 pm
I’d like to see PQ’s name on one of those “this is my mile of roadway to keep clean” signs. That would be good public service for him, I think.
Comment by Responsa Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:54 pm
He should lead a Parks and Recreation Department, applying his famous lawn mowing expertise.
An alternative might be Kindergarten teacher, based on his affinity for defining the most basic things. That habit might make sense for that audience.
Perhaps he could lead a petition calling for a fumigation bill for after Rauner leaves office.
Still, if he learned his lesson and 4 out of 10 union households learned theirs, I can think of no higher calling for Pat Quinn.
Comment by AC Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:56 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SxjBWJPf78
Comment by TKMH Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:59 pm
Mayor of Who-ville.
Comment by Flip357 Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 1:59 pm
^^In response to his eventual run for Cook County Democratic Party head/Mayor of Chicago/local dogcatcher.
Comment by TKMH Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 2:00 pm
Let’s see where his cash is at the end of the quarter. Remember, Pat spent $600,000 of leftover campaign funds between 12/14 and 9/17 to support his lifestyle including on staff, not one but two offices and more than $10,000 on White Sox tickets. So if he used this run to replenish his coffers, he’s probably good for a while.
Comment by Chicago Cynic Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 2:00 pm
Soy Boy of 2018.
Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 2:03 pm
==not one but two offices==
He never had more than one office at a time. You’re trying to ding him for having to move his office?
Comment by Moist von Lipwig Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 2:05 pm
Mary Mitchell was on the election night Sun-Times Lynn Sweet Show and described Quinn as:
That uncle who stays too long at holiday parties.
Perfect.
Comment by Leigh John-Ella Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 2:06 pm
MWRD? He’s well suited to the work and more pension time as a bonus.
They would just have to stop him from building a big line out to Peotone.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 2:10 pm
My guess is he tries to convince Preckwinkle to make the Cook County Medical Examiner an elected position.
He’d fit in well at the Morgue…
Comment by Boone's is Back Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 2:13 pm
If anyone remembers a couple years ago when Quinn was trying to create a city-wide elected Consumer Advocate position in Chicago, I’m willing to bet he revives that effort so he can seek that position in 2019
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-pat-quinn-mayor-term-limits-emanuel-edit-0617-md-20160616-story.html
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 2:26 pm
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. He can greet passengers on the Wendella boats election day before doing his Millennium Park Metra campaigning at rush hour.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 2:29 pm
He can run for the bus he keeps missing.
Comment by A Jack Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 2:37 pm
Mayor of Rock Ridge.
Comment by Whatever Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 2:42 pm
Python Sanctuary Coordinator at Brookfield Zoo
Comment by City Zen Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 2:57 pm
President of the Condo Association of The Pines of Mars Gables, Phase 3.
Comment by Big Joe Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 2:58 pm
Prince of Pottsville
Comment by James Knell Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 2:59 pm
If he could get his lawn mower to run on Soy Beans, that would help!
Comment by WhoKnew Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 3:02 pm
He will run to unseat Mayor McCheese.
Comment by anon Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 3:03 pm
“I believe in petition passing. I believe in passing referendums.”
That’s not what he’s passing. Just sayin’
Comment by a drop in Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 4:10 pm
Cook County Dem Party Chair!
Comment by siriusly Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 4:12 pm
Alderman.
Comment by JS Mill Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 4:48 pm
Dogcatcher.
Comment by DuPage Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 5:08 pm
And can’t get elected to that either.
Comment by DuPage Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 5:10 pm
Has he ever run for Mayor?
Comment by Veil of Ignorance Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 5:19 pm
Bring back the Solidarity Party and run a 3rd party Governor campaign? With Drury for LG?
Comment by Leatherneck Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 5:38 pm
Chief of DuPage County Election Commission.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 6:05 pm
Run for the hills.
Comment by Final Thursday, Mar 22, 18 @ 9:39 pm