John Charles

Higher Ed Gov Affairs Guy. 50% Kentuckian 50% Illinoisan. Bourbon lover. World traveler in training. All tweets my own, some personal, some higher ed, all good

[John Charles @Jon_Charls]

Thanks for making life sound a little bit sweeter. Rest easy #TonyBennett

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Rest well sweet daughter of the Commonwealth. Thank you for sharing your tough, true and honest voice for so many years, proving a coal miners daughter can become a queen of country music. RIP @LorettaLynn

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God save the King!

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God save the Queen!

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RIP Coach Hall. Thank you to Cynthiana’s favorite son for making new traditions for the Cats to follow.

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Really 2021? Had to get in just one more dig didn’t ya. RIP #BettyWhite Thanks for making us smile.

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This is what leadership looks like. #ThankYouPresidentBiden

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So this has got to be like #5 on my victory over Covid list. I have dress pants that still fit! Barely. But they fit and that’s a win in my book. #TakeAWinWhenYouCan

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Thanks to Speaker @RepChrisWelch for the great shoutouts for @SIUE and @SIUC during his appearance on @CrainsChicago New Day in Springfield webcast with @GregHinz this afternoon. Our campuses appreciate your support Speaker!

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Can someone please explain to me how the un-passed and non-enacted Green New Deal is the cause for the Texas power grid going down?

[John Charles @Jon_Charls]

When it began, we talked about how much Covid would change the way we live and work. Not sure anybody thought of this! Best laugh since all this crap started.

[Lawrence Hurley @lawrencehurley]

“I’m here live, I’m not a cat,” says lawyer after Zoom filter mishap

“I can see that,” responds judge

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Farewell Frau Blucher. Gone too soon.

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@HallaronScott You sound just like Bernie!

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Do you need another example to prove what you already know but won’t accept?

[Derenic Byrd @DerenicByrd]

Kalief Browder allegedly stole a backpack at 16, spent 3 yrs at Riker's Island without trial.

Riley Williams stole a laptop from Speaker Pelosi's office and tried selling it the Russians. She was released to her mother

There are two justice systems in America #BlackLivesMatter

[John Charles @Jon_Charls]

Best things I heard today were from two very wise people reminding us that “it’s time to end our uncivil war” and we are “a nation that isn’t broken but simply unfinished.” A good day in America.

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Great to see @NicolleDWallace @JoyAnnReid @maddow @BWilliams enjoying having to report good news today. Happier days are here...

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Senate saying thank you and farewell to @AndyManar. Proud of his service, proud of his leadership and most importantly proud his friendship. Buddy I’ll still drive you through any winter blizzard to get the job done! All the best on your new adventure.

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The IL Senate is saying goodbye to two of its finest members. I was happy to work with them in my higher ed role, but honored to have worked with them during my time working in the Senate President’s Office. Thank you @PatMcGuire43 and Sen Dale Righter for your service to IL!

[Jaime Harrison @harrisonjaime]

The word hero does not appropriately describe officer Eugene Goodman. His judgment & heroism may have saved our Republic. I hope @SpeakerPelosi @SenSchumer @WhipClyburn consider him for the Congressional Medal of Honor. It is the least we can do.

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Where’s the briefing from Capitol Police on today’s attack on the Capitol? Maybe they can also explain why that African American officer was left alone to defend against the hordes of attackers?