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Rep. Bill Black (R-Danville) announced on the House floor yesterday that he was inspired by the Blagojevich-Madigan hugfest and offered to hug Madigan himself. They embraced in the hallway…
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 9:35 am
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Soon after, the speaker had 6 guards around him to keep any other house member from hugging him.
Oh sorry thought this was another caption item.
Comment by frustrated GOP Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 9:52 am
As a result of state funding cuts for security, Rep. Bill Black frisks Rep. Mike Madigan for contraband.
Comment by The Doc Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 9:53 am
Be careful Rep Black, there’s a knife in your back.
Comment by lucinda Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 9:55 am
Was that George Ryan standing in the shadows waiting for a big hug as well?
Comment by Tom Paine Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 9:56 am
“Bill, when I said ‘turn the other cheek’ it wasn’t so that you could plant a wet sloppy one on it.”
Comment by Don't Worry, Be Happy Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 9:57 am
MJM: Mr. Black, I do not allow open-mouthed embraces. If you would refrain from drooling on me, the record will so reflect my gratitude.
Comment by Frank Booth Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 9:58 am
Madigan: Where’s my cookie???
Comment by Levois Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 10:03 am
“As Bill reached for Michael, he felt an unfamiliar and powerful desire open within him. The scent of Michael’s Aramis cologne blazed an olfactoral awareness that stirred within Bill’s soul. Bill hadn’t realized until that moment how much he needed to feel Michael’s warmth and he hugged him hungrily. The raw masculine power of Michael’s arms enveloped Bill and drew him in close. Bill never felt more alive, more empowered, more certain than ever that he was home.”
Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 10:08 am
VM, I think I just threw up in my mouth a little…
Here’s mine…Rep. Bill Black moved so quickly to give MJM an embrace that the camera was barely able to capture the moment…
Comment by Anon from BB Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 10:12 am
MJM - sucking the life force out of representatives since 1970.
Comment by Miranda Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 10:17 am
Cool image - makes me think of Salvador Dali.
Comment by phocion Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 10:21 am
What started out as common hug amongst political foes turned into the first bi-partisan zerbert since the infamous Tom Watson-Emil Jones zerbert contest on the Senate floor on ‘03.
Comment by montrose Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 10:32 am
VM, you sir, are a sick, but creative individual.
Comment by Speaking At Will Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 10:42 am
With kindest personal regards I remain, Big Poppy.
Comment by C'mere, ya big lug Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 11:08 am
MJM: “Note to self. Add Bill Black to the enemies list.”
Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 11:12 am
All this “man-hug” stuff is getting really creepy!
Comment by Dan S. a Voter and Cubs Fan Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 11:14 am
Rep. Black, when asked by the capitol press corps about the hug, he replied, “To be honest, it was a blur …”
Comment by In the Land of Silos and Cows ... Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 12:05 pm
Rep. Black: “I know someone’s Tickle-Spot, yes I do, yes I do!”
Comment by In the Land of Silos and Cows ... Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 12:06 pm
WBB: “Howsabout a hug, my old friend?”
MJM: “It’s good to see you,Representative.” (He will never see this atomic wedgie coming until it’s waaay too late…)
Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 12:26 pm
vanilla man - gross.
Comment by heet101 Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 12:38 pm
Ew…
Comment by Black Ivy Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 1:47 pm
Mike Madigan, distracted by Rich Miller’s question, was blindsided by Bill Black. Who knew Rep. Black was a vampire?
Comment by Nearly Normal Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 2:01 pm
HELP! Madigan is trying to bite my neck and turn me into one of his democrat zombies.
Comment by Big Mama T Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 3:46 pm
VM, I almost spit my water out when reading your comment. Gross (but still kinda funny).
Comment by GOP gal Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 4:15 pm
After the vote to override the Governor’s amendatory veto of the ethics bill, the Blagojevic administration released this photo.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 4:55 pm
MJM: Next time we dine at Saputo’s, please skip the bagnacalda!
Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 6:15 pm
Lacking strong positive feelings, Madigan could not produce a Patronus Charm with which to protect himself from the Dementor.
Comment by Anon Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 7:59 pm
Either VM has a future in writing romance novels, or we now know what he does for his “day job.”
Comment by Just the Facts Thursday, Sep 11, 08 @ 9:18 pm