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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.

Dick Wright-Mitch McConnell Absence

Sep
9
2026
Mitch McConnell Absence Leaves Senate in Limbo
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
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Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence from the Senate in 2026 has prompted questions about his future and the chamber's direction. The cartoon captures the uncertainty surrounding the veteran Kentucky Republican's role and whether his departure is imminent.

Mitch Glitch McConnell

Sep
15
2023
Mitch Glitch McConnell
MITCH GLITCH MCCONNELL by NEMØ, politicalcartoons.com
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Mitch As A Baby

Oct
28
2021
Mitch As A Baby
MITCH AS A BABY by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
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Rich Mitch

Aug
7
2020
Rich Mitch
RICH MITCH by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
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Mitch McConnell Trophy

Jan
23
2020
Mitch McConnell Trophy
MITCH MCCONNELL TROPHY by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
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Putin Patriot

Aug
15
2019
Putin Patriot
PUTIN PATRIOT by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
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Mitch McConnell

Aug
2
2019
Mitch McConnell
MITCH MCCONNELL by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
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Amy McGrath Challenges Senator McConnell

Jul
11
2019
Amy McGrath Challenges Senator McConnell
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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McConnell and Climate policy

Dec
5
2014
McConnell and Climate policy
MCCONNELL AND CLIMATE POLICY by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
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Obama and Immigration Reform Executive Order

Nov
14
2014
Obama and Immigration Reform Executive Order
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
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Obama and Immigration Reform Executive Order COLOR

Nov
14
2014
Obama and Immigration Reform Executive Order COLOR
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
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Rand Paul - Strange Bird - COLOR

Aug
21
2014
Rand Paul - Strange Bird - COLOR
RAND PAUL - STRANGE BIRD - COLOR by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
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Rand Paul - Strange Bird

Aug
21
2014
Rand Paul - Strange Bird
RAND PAUL - STRANGE BIRD by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
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McConnelling COLOR

Apr
8
2014
McConnelling COLOR
MCCONNELLING COLOR by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
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