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Mitch McConnell Returns To The Senate Floor

Sep
15
2026
McConnell Returns to Senate as House Advances Penny Elimination
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate floor on September 15, 2026, after health-related absences, directly addressing rumors of his political demise. At the same time the House has advanced the Common Cents Act to eliminate the US penny. The move reflects ongoing efforts to modernize currency amid rising production costs. McConnell's return underscores his enduring influence in the chamber despite physical challenges. The cartoon uses a classic quote to juxtapose the senator's resilience against the penny's planned demise, suggesting one survives while the other does not.

Cartoon Shows Dad Docking Son's Allowance for Taxes and Fees

Allowance Eaten Up By Taxes

May
22
2026
Father teaches son about taxes using allowance, electricity and snacks.
ALLOWANCE EATEN UP BY TAXES by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
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In the cartoon a blond boy in a pink shirt tells a friend in a striped shirt that his ten dollar allowance drops to a dollar thirteen after his dad deducts taxes for electricity laundry snacks and a long shower surcharge. The father stands on the porch in a green shirt and khakis waving one hand while stating that is how government works so get used to it. The scene includes a flower pot a sidewalk and green lawn with the artist signature visible.

Common Cents

May
27
2025
Common Cents
COMMON CENTS by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
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Managing Your Money

Mar
14
2024
Managing Your Money
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
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Surging Stock Market

Dec
27
2023
Surging Stock Market
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
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Non-Fungible Tokens Explained

Feb
7
2022
Non-Fungible Tokens Explained
NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS EXPLAINED by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
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Crazy Crypto

Jun
18
2021
Crazy Crypto
CRAZY CRYPTO by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
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Trump Concession

Nov
12
2020
Trump Concession
TRUMP CONCESSION by 1, politicalcartoons.com
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Mail In Ballots

Aug
1
2020
Mail In Ballots
MAIL IN BALLOTS by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
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Stock-Market Jitters

Apr
15
2020
Stock-Market Jitters
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
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Cryptocurrency- Corrected Spelling

Jun
21
2019
Cryptocurrency- Corrected Spelling
CRYPTOCURRENCY- CORRECTED SPELLING by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
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Equal Pay

Apr
9
2014
Equal Pay
EQUAL PAY by 1, politicalcartoons.com
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Equal Pay COLOR

Apr
9
2014
Equal Pay COLOR
EQUAL PAY COLOR by 1, politicalcartoons.com
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No Saturday Delivery

Feb
7
2013
No Saturday Delivery
NO SATURDAY DELIVERY by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
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LOCAL Patrick Kane Arrested in Buffalo

Aug
14
2009
LOCAL Patrick Kane Arrested in Buffalo
LOCAL PATRICK KANE ARRESTED IN BUFFALO by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
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