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Here’s that photo I mentioned: Welch, Madigan and Jesse White before today’s handover of the speakership. pic.twitter.com/ORfKaT8JgB
— Mark Brown (@MarkBrownCST) January 13, 2021
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 12:58 pm
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That’s a nice suit
Comment by Ok Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:00 pm
Almost looks like the new speaker is holding a victory cigar.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:03 pm
Leadership: violating social distancing and mask requirements is ok when politicians need a photo op.
Comment by Karen Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:04 pm
Changing of the Guard
Comment by Perrid Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:04 pm
MJM: One other thing though. Jesse told me he went to a cookout at your house.
CW: Yeah.
MJM:
The speaker doesn’t wears shorts.
Comment by Passer in the wind Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:04 pm
Jessie to Madigan: And you thought you would outlast me. Not a chance.
Comment by Give Me A Break Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:04 pm
Jesse White may well bury us all.
– MrJM
Comment by @misterjayem Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:06 pm
Stick with us kid, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Comment by Captain Obvious Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:09 pm
Do I also get the checkbook to the campaign funds?
Comment by Fav Human Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:09 pm
Proud Historic Day for Illinois
Comment by Kayak Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:15 pm
Well in another 30 years or so we can come back for another picture
Comment by DuPage Saint Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:17 pm
Madigan: I should have thought about this a long time ago.
Comment by Mal Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:18 pm
JW: “Why are you wearing your tie like Trump?”
Comment by West Side the Best Side Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:18 pm
Illinois Illinoising.
Seriously: historic moment with huge implications both statewide and nationally.
Comment by dbk Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:19 pm
“Wikipedia is already updated, so that’s that.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emanuel_Chris_Welch
Comment by thechampaignlife Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:20 pm
==Leadership: violating social distancing and mask requirements is ok when politicians need a photo op.==
They all got tested prior to session have been in the same bubble. Pedantic.
Comment by Nuke the Whales Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:25 pm
Jessie White is also the sharpest dresser of the three. Maybe sartorial expertise == electoral success??
Comment by Fav Human Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:36 pm
Democrats will have what they asked for - and a lot that they didn’t.
The sudden shift seems strange. While many people will be happy to see Madigan leave, there are many who will miss his leadership. It is important to look at the big picture. 50 years in office - to the day and counting -is no small feat.
Comment by TheUpperRoom Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:41 pm
Peaceful Transition of Power
Comment by Rich Hill Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:42 pm
I forgot to post a caption…
“Everybody look over there and say it on the count of three… ‘Durkin will never be speaker!’
Comment by TheUpperRoom Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:43 pm
How it started/How it’s going
Comment by West Sider Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:46 pm
That’s my pocket, Mike.
Comment by Dotnonymous Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:49 pm
Though of three men collectively older than the state itself, the photo may say more about Illinois’ future than its past.
Comment by Earnest Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:50 pm
Masks for thee but not me
Comment by NastyNader Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:53 pm
If we wait here, the wrestlers, or the band members, or the monster trucks, come right by here…..
Comment by outwestofthecapitol Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 1:58 pm
Based on their signal strength height arrangement: More bars in more places.
That is, gymnastic bars on the right, prison bars in the center, and raising the bar on the left.
Comment by thechampaignlife Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:02 pm
Wear your masks, gentlemen. Without them you give ammunition to the anti-maskers. It’s right there in Madigan’s left hand, use it.
Comment by Independent Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:18 pm
“Illinois and MJM show the nation how a peaceful transfer of power is done”.
Comment by JS Mill Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:20 pm
Welch: “Did you leave the fancy chair?”
Madigan: “Sure did, might want to check the screws”
Jesse: “Now, now boys, smile for the camera.”
Comment by SandyC Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:22 pm
I could have sworn it was a picture of Oswego Willy, Vanilla Man and Arizona Bob, in no particular order.
Comment by pool boy Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:26 pm
Tumblers… and all that entails.
Comment by Cheswick Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:26 pm
In and out with the State Party Chair.
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:28 pm
One of these things is not like the others. And by that I mean owns a cell phone.
Comment by Jocko Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 2:31 pm
(l-r) Future, Past, Immortal
Comment by Columbo Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 3:02 pm
Mike Madigan with past and current Mr. Clean representatives.
Comment by Demoralized Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 3:12 pm
“Remember when we were first elected? Vests were a thing like 50 years ago. I guess they’re a thing again.”
Comment by Lurker Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 4:25 pm
“So Be It… Jedi.”
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jan 13, 21 @ 5:52 pm