Treasurer Mike Frerichs Loves Him Some Sashes

There's a long history on the Illinois Truth Team of Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs and his love of wearing a sash.  Yeah...like European Royalty, Mike Frerichs will take EVERY OPPORTUNITY to put on a sash and act all important.

We've covered it here and here.  We also covered that one time that Mike Frerichs wore a sash on Chicago Tonight (he didn't).  And how he wore his favorite sash when he met with Michelle Obama (he didn't).   Or that time he wore his giant sash to a fundraiser in Highland Park.

What is interesting to us that in all of those photos there are lots of other politicians that are marching in the various parades right next to Mike Frerichs who opt for NOT wearing the sash.  Here's one with Mike rockin' his lovely sash right next to Senator Dick Durbin, who wisely decided to not wear a sash.  

So, this weekend, imagine our delight when we see Mike's crew posting a series of photos on Facebook of the Treasurer at the Greek Independence Day Parade in Chicago.  Guess who's wearing the sash again?!?  Yep.

I can hear it now:

Frerichs to his sash:  "I can't quit you."

What strikes us the most in this photo is how Toni Preckwinckle has wisely decided to NOT wear the sash.

"Hi.  I'm Mike.  You're on a float and we can almost see eye-to-eye.  Do you like my sash?"

You'll Never Believe What This Illinois Politician Wore On TV

Talk about self-important.  Mike Frerichs - who is running for Illinois State Treasurer - loves himself something good.  So much so, that he goes around wearing a 'sash'.  He's worn it plenty of times before (see some of them here), but this is the first time we've seen him wear one as he was about to go on television (Chicago Tonight).

Do we really need a politician in Illinois who wears a sash?  We don't think so.  Let's back someone who is a bit more real.  A bit more down to earth.  A bit more...can we say 'sash-less'?!?

With FLOTUS, Mike Frerichs *Still* Wore His Sash?

Listen...when you are on the statewide Democrat ticket here in Illinois, but don't get invited up on stage... and (to make matters worse) they give you 'Bob Uecker seats' like this... (If you squint, we think you can make out the President???)

You just *have* to wear a sash so everybody knows you're a VIP.  You're VEEEEERRRRYYY important, dammit.

Can you blame Mike Frerichs for wearing his famous sash at the event???  How else would he get any recognition otherwise?!?

The Sash Strikes Again: Mike Frerichs Breaks Out The Sash In Highland Park

It wasn't but five minutes ago that we posted our piece where we admitted that Mike Frerichs' event last night had more than ZERO people show up and we featured the photo that Frerichs tweeted out.

But that was all it took for a tipster to point out to us one amazing detail of the photo Frerichs included in his Tweet:  The sash!

Yes...look closely and you'll see that Mike Frerichs wore a sash to last night's event!

Those of you who have been following along know that this isn't the first time Mike Frerichs has worn a "VIP" sash.

While every other politician opted against wearing one, like European Royalty, Mike Frerichs wore the sash at the Mexican Independence Day Parade.    He also wore one when we paraded around Chinatown one Sunday earlier this summer.

Mike Frerichs is veeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrry important, folks.  He wants you to know that.  And..he thinks that the sash is the perfect accessory that makes it known to all who see him.

Like European Royalty, Mike Frerichs (Again) Wore A Sash

From his Facebook Wall:

As you likely know this isn't the first time that Mike Frerichs rocked the 'sash'.  Check out his sash-wearing days here at the Independence Day Parade in September.

You'll remember that Mike Frerichs has more than just 'sash-wearing' in common with European Royalty.  Like them, he thinks paying property taxes is 'below him' and has refused to do it.

Also...you *just* know that Mike was walking around like the 'cock of the walk' at the parade throwing around his 'Mandarin' like it was going-out-of-style.

Senator Mark Kirk Didn't Wear A Sash, Either

From United States Senator Mark Kirk's Facebook Wall comes this photo of him at the Mexican Independence Day Parade over the weekend:

Note...just like his colleague Senator Dick Durbin, Kirk is NOT wearing a sash.

Reminder:

Cook County President Tony Preckwinkle. Nope. No sash.
CTU Prez Karen Lewis. Nope. No sash.
Mayoral hopeful and current Alderman Bob Fioretti. Nope. No sash.
US Senator Dick Durbin? Nope. No sash.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel? Nope. No sash.
Governor Pat Quinn? Nope. No sash.

But who did?  Self-important Candidate for Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs.  

Just like European Royalty!

Solid Advice: No Capes For Politicians (Along With The Sensible 'No-Sash Rule')

Over on Twitter, we had this little nugget brought to our attention by State Representative Ron Sandack:  seems like a good rule for politicians:  no capes.

As overheard this morning as even the campaign manager is embarrassed by the sash.

Truth Team: "Why is Mike Frerichs wearing a sash?"

ZK:  "Well...it *is* good sash weather.  Cool.  Breezy."

TT: "Why a sash?  Besides European Royalty, who wears a sash? ...Where do you even get a sash?"

ZK:  "You're right.  It is strange.  In fact...let's cross to the other side of the street.  Cover me."

Tony Preckwinkle and Karen Lewis Didn't Wear Sashes During the Parade, Either...

A few more data points for those of you keeping score at home on who was wearing a sash during the Mexican Independence Day Parade yesterday in Chicago.

Here's a shot of Cook County President Tony Preckwinkle and Chicago Teacher's Union Boss Karen Lewis.  Guess what?  No sashes.

So...let's summarize:

Cook County President Tony Preckwinkle.  Nope.  No sash.
CTU Prez Karen Lewis.  Nope.  No sash.
Mayoral hopeful and current Alderman Bob Fioretti. Nope. No sash.
US Senator Dick Durbin? Nope. No sash.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel? Nope. No sash.
Governor Pat Quinn? Nope. No sash.

But...Mike Frerichs?  The guy who is known to so desperate to be a considered a 'big boy' in Illinois politics and Democrat circles?  You guessed it.  He rocked the sash.

Just like European Royalty!

New Data On Mike Frerichs' Latest Campaign Move

The latest survey data has come back from "We Ask Some of America" and the results aren't that surprising.  In asking voters across Illinois why anyone 'would wear a sash', they overwhelmingly identified the two major areas of sash-wearing: Pageants and European Royalty.  In surprising news, Candidate for Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs' latest move of wearing a sash during the Mexican Independence Day Parade appears to have registered on voters radar.

Mayoral Hopeful Bob Fioretti Didn't Wear A Sash, Either

Add Chicago Mayoral candidate Bob Fioretti to the list of folks who opted against wearing a "Look at me!" sash at yesterday's Mexican Independence Day Parade.  Thankfully.

Let's recap:

Mayoral hopeful and current Alderman Bob Fioretti.  Nope. No sash.
US Senator Dick Durbin?  Nope.  No sash.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel?  Nope.  No sash.
Governor Pat Quinn?  Nope.  No sash.

Treasurer's Candidate Mike Frerichs?  Yep.  He's that desperate for attention:  He wore a sash.  Like European Royalty.

"Who has a sash? I'll take one!" said King Mike Frerichs.

Governor Pat Quinn Didn't Wear A Sash, Either

Count Illinois Governor Pat Quinn amongst the folks like Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel who didn't wear a sash at yesterday's parade.  That's him in a screenshot from video taken yesterrday

But...like European Royalty, Mike Frerichs - candidate for Treasurer - couldn't help himself.

"A sash?  Don't mind if I do!"

"Anything to get me attention, please!"

All hail...King Mike Frerichs:  He who doesn't pay his property taxes!

Rahm Emanuel Didn't Wear A Sash At Yesterday's Parade

That's a screen shot of what Mayor Rahm Emanuel was wearing during yesterday's Mexican Independence Day Parade.  Notice....both shoulders are bare.

No sash.

Compare with this one of Mike Frerichs who is DESPERATE for attention.  "Look at me!  Pay attention to me!  Love meeeee!"