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The Rauners and Pritzkers pose at a veterans reception prior to the bicentennial event yesterday. #twill pic.twitter.com/1czBn12r44
— Tina Sfondeles (@TinaSfon) December 4, 2018
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:34 am
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You know, having the people rise up and exporpriate the wealth of just these 4 would go a long way to fixing the state’s financial problems…
Comment by Evanstonian Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:39 am
One of these things is not like the others…
Comment by Pot calling kettle Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:39 am
Beautiful buffer.
Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:44 am
Bruce and Diana Rauner thank the Pritzkers publicly for saving The Ounce from Bruce’s administration.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:44 am
Not mine originally, but this sums it up:
“Rauner is long and lean and angular, with the hangry look of a marathon swimmer on an unnecessary diet; Pritzker is short and round and fleshy, with the well-fed, self-satisfied look of a man who long ago decided diets were for losers. On the debate stage it’s as if Jack Sprat (who would eat no fat) and his wife (who would eat no lean) are in the midst of an ugly child-custody battle.”
https://www.weeklystandard.com/andrew-ferguson/illinois-is-a-mess-heres-why
Comment by Political Animal Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:44 am
3 Democrats and a Vulture
Comment by Anon E Moose Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:44 am
The changing of the net worths…
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:45 am
“Sorry Bruce, but with you still around, I don’t drink the water at these veteran’s events.”
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:47 am
“Your turn is up, Bruce. Let go of the mic.”
Comment by Whatever Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:47 am
DR (through clenched teeth): “Sorry about calling you ‘the status quo who got us into this mess’. Can I put you down for another $5 million?”
JB (through clenched teeth): “Not a chance.”
Comment by Jocko Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:47 am
Two people I’d like to have dinner with and two people who are moving to Italy.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:50 am
“Hey Bruce at least you aren’t going through what Eddie Burke is…”
Comment by Steve Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:51 am
Hey Bruce, did you include a new toilet in the mansion upgrades?
Comment by Give Me A Break Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:53 am
The Status Quo… ties included.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:55 am
New boss, same as the old boss.
Comment by Been there, done that Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:56 am
“Governor, that’s not a baton. We said you were to pass the baton…”
Comment by Cubs in '16 Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 9:56 am
The Rauners thank the Pritzkers for this photo as the brand rehabilitation begins.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:00 am
Charity event idea: JB & Rauner dress up and do a blues brothers rendition. It’s not a caption contest, but I think it’s a great idea.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:03 am
In the end the Governor got what he wanted: term limits.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:04 am
I know this isn’t in keeping with the joy/snark of the caption contest - but, given what’s going on in WI and MI, this picture, and the peaceful transfer of power it represents, is just a welcome sight.
Comment by lakeside Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:07 am
“JB, MK? Diana and I kind of like this whole rich people initials thing your family does, so you can call us BV and DE from now on. Whaddaya say we all go get crazy and buy some ridiculously expensive stuff?”
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:11 am
Reporters, experts scramble to figure out what that red thing is hanging from Gov. Rauner’s neck.
Comment by Nick Name Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:15 am
We’ve tried a tall rich Governor, lets try a short rich Governor !
Comment by Anotheretiree Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:22 am
No JB, that’s a microphone, not the salt shaker.
Comment by VanillaMan Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:22 am
Orange is the new leather.
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:23 am
Oh, look, four people that are pro-choice.
Comment by Arsenal Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:25 am
“Oh, I’ll take a picture with Bruce. Tell him to wear a tie… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:25 am
An ounce of prevention meets a pound of cure.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:29 am
Chris Farley right before changing into his Superfan attire.
Comment by Kayak Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:33 am
JB shows he is comfortable hanging out with the peasants as well as the hoi polloi.
Comment by Stones Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 10:41 am
This picture causes me to exhale and hold my breath.
Comment by Tommydanger Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 11:23 am
“Heh, wait till they check out the toilet situation in the Governor’s Mansion.”
Comment by Responsa Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 11:24 am
– MrJM
Comment by @misterjayem Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 11:46 am
1.4% thought bubble - “Pritzker better start working on the number of flair he wears. I’ve got him beat with just 2. Hell, he isn’t even wearing a State of Illinois pin or US flag.”
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 11:50 am
As much genuine warmth between these 2 couples as the Trumps and Obamas.
Comment by Henry Francis Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 2:03 pm
“I hear Tuscany is beautiful this time of year.”
Comment by Boone's is Back Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 2:50 pm
Not a big fan of Gov Rauner, but will give him credit for the class he has shown in the transition. I wish Quinn could have been as gracious.
Comment by Mod Dem Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 4:33 pm
Let’s line up from shortest to tallest.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 4:37 pm
“At least I’m taller than my wife.”
Comment by Billinois Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 5:57 pm
Laurel and Hardy double date.
Comment by Billinois Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 6:01 pm
Happy New Year, Illinois.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Dec 5, 18 @ 8:11 pm
Red (striped) and blue ties. How appropriate.
Comment by Jerry Thursday, Dec 6, 18 @ 8:45 am