Wait! Taxman Isn't The 1st 'Super Hero' Of This Political Cycle

Over on CapFax, Rich Miller posted an image of Governor Pat Quinn as 'The Taxman' as part of his regular caption contest post.

We just want to point out that the Taxman isn't the first political super hero that has made an appearance this fall.  He may be the first 'caped' crusader, but look no further than Mike Frerichs as 'The Gaffeman' for the other Illinois political super hero.   In lieu of a cape, Gaffeman rocks a sash and earmuffs of course.

Check out the adventures of Gaffeman at http://www.gaffeman.com/.

Frerichs Campaign Them Song: "If You Take a Walk, I'll Tax Your Feet"

As sent in from one of our readers:  An update to the Beatles' hit Taxman courtesy of Democrat candidate for Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs that fits with his new campaign theme song.

Frerichs' License Plate News Leads To Falling Out With Earmuff Investor?

We just got word here at the Illinois Truth Team newsroom that there's been a fracture between Democrat candidate for Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs and one of his strongest supporters Frank.

They were going to go in on a side investment in what Mike believes to be a *VERY* lucrative market:  earmuffs for men.  

Turns out, it was over the naming rights of their newly proposed line of "Earmuffs for Men".  Mike Frerichs favored calling them "Bruffs" for "bro-earmuffs", but Frank insisted on "ManMuffs".  

It all came to a boil after word has gotten around about Mike Frerichs "Taxman" license plates.  

Check out this transcript that was provided to us from someone who was at the breakfast this am:

Mike Frerich:  Hey there, supporter Frank! 

Frerichs Donor Frank:  Don't 'supporter Frank' me.  I know what you did.  How dare you propose a Service Tax in Illinois.   

MF:  Come on, Frank.  I don't even know what you're talking about? 

FDF:  You think I don't know?  *TAXMAN*!!!  To think...I almost split the profits of the ManMuffs with you.   

MF:  Bruffs. 

FDF:  ManMuffs! 

MF:  Bruffs. 

FDF:  ManMuffs!  

And see how it all went down in this video: