have no party
May
14
2013
Dave Granlund's 2013 cartoon captures the IRS scandal with a burly, bare-chested figure dressed in gladiator gear, a belt marked IRS, and a spiked mace in hand. The character clutches his head in dismay, exclaiming that the scandal could ruin their image. Tags such as internal revenue service, taxes, profiling, tea party, targeting, and over-reach underscore the commentary on the agency's alleged scrutiny of conservative groups seeking tax exempt status. The image uses exaggeration to highlight concerns over power abuse in politics, with the figure's shocked expression and muscular build emphasizing the irony of a fearsome entity worried about its reputation. Republicans and GOP elements are implied through the context of the scandal.
May
13
2013
Christopher Weyant's 2013 cartoon shows an IRS office where an agent smiles while offering a white t-shirt featuring a bold red target to a seated man wearing a 'Tea Party' shirt and tricorn hat. The speech bubble promises the t-shirt for early tax filing next year. Tags like IRS, Internal Revenue Service, audit, tax, Tea Party, and conservatives frame the scene. The drawing captures a straightforward setup with desk, papers, and a chart on the wall marked '2.9'. The humor lands dryly on the visible elements, poking at the interaction without delving into unseen motives.
Oct
28
2010
On October 28, 2010, a Denver Post cartoon by Mike Keefe depicts two children at a doorstep during Halloween. They carry pumpkin bags and tell the woman answering the door that no costumes are needed because election campaigns have already scared her enough. A bowl of candy sits nearby and a cat watches from the floor. The image captures the mood of the 2010 midterm elections marked by heavy negative advertising from both parties and the rising Tea Party movement. The cartoon uses the holiday setting to highlight voter fatigue with attack ads.
Mar
24
2010
Mar
24
2010
Aug
27
2008
Aug
27
2008
