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Lady Liberty has critical health issues ahead of Midterms

Lady Liberty has critical health issues ahead of Midterms

Sep
15
2026
Doctor examines Statue of Liberty for critical issues with November improvement hoped for in political health check.
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
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The cartoon depicts a doctor examining the Statue of Liberty's blood pressure and noting numerous critical issues. The Statue responds with hope that things will improve in November. A sign references July 4, 1776, and a broken torch rests on the ground. Published on September 15, 2026, the image uses the iconic figure to comment on the state of the nation ahead of upcoming elections. The visual metaphor highlights concerns about American institutions and public sentiment.

Trump Bends Over Box at Microphones

Jul
16
2026
Trump Bends Over Box While Addressing Nation at News Microphones
TRUMP BENDS OVER BOX AT MICROPHONES by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
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Donald Trump bends at the waist over a brown box tied with a red ribbon while standing before a bank of news microphones. The scene shows the president addressing the nation with his back to an empty rolling chair. The image captures a moment of physical contortion in front of the press setup.

Trump blames Biden

Dec
18
2025
Trump blames Biden
TRUMP BLAMES BIDEN by Sean Delonas, politicalcartoons.com
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America's Groundhog Day

May
24
2022
America's Groundhog Day of Mass Shootings
AMERICA'S GROUNDHOG DAY by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
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The May 24, 2022, shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, left 19 children and two teachers dead, prompting renewed national debate over gun laws. President Biden addressed the nation as lawmakers weighed background checks and assault weapon restrictions. The cartoon frames the incident as another repetition in an unbroken pattern of gun violence.

Joe Biden addresses congress

Apr
27
2021
Joe Biden addresses congress
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
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The Queen's Speech

Apr
6
2020
The Queen's Speech
THE QUEEN'S SPEECH by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
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Bush Addresses The Nation COLOR

Sep
13
2007
Bush Addresses The Nation COLOR
BUSH ADDRESSES THE NATION COLOR by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
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Bush Addresses The Nation

Sep
13
2007
Bush Addresses The Nation
BUSH ADDRESSES THE NATION by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
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