Elon Musk directed $100 million through America PAC and Republican leadership funds targeting Senate races including Kentucky. The spending drew immediate Democratic criticism. The cartoon portrays the donations as a direct power play that sidelines opponents.
A Democratic donkey on a Boston pier holds a fork beside a massive oyster shell labeled allegations that has engulfed a bearded man wearing a Platner for Senate shirt. The scene references the candidate's Senate bid being blocked by recent allegations, with the donkey remarking that something smelled fishy all along. The cartoon uses the oyster bar pun and pier setting to highlight the scandal's impact on the 2026 race.
On July 10 2026 Rick McKee depicts Donald Trump questioning an aide about Graham Platner dropping out of a Senate race. The aide cites a Nazi tattoo and sexual assault accusation as reasons. Trump responds by asking again why the candidate is leaving the race. The exchange highlights the former president's focus on the withdrawal itself rather than the underlying controversies. Publication occurs during the 2026 election cycle when candidate viability and scandal impacts remain central topics in Senate contests.
A trench-coated figure flashes on a sidewalk as a donkey in business attire extends a Senate candidacy offer. The July 2026 image from Gary McCoy labels the exchange as the Democrat problem. Scattered bottles and shoes lie at the flasher feet. The donkey speech bubble directly invites the figure to run for U.S. Senate. A separate bubble from the flasher draws attention to the moment.
A political cartoon published July 9, 2026, depicts a slumped Democratic donkey wearing a Graham Platner for Senate bib at a table with spilled wine. A hand offers a bottle labeled Maine 26 as a speech bubble asks More Whine? The image responds to the recent defeat of the Maine Senate candidate in the 2026 election cycle.
A cartoon depicts a Democratic donkey urging Graham Platner to announce an endorsement of Republican Senator Susan Collins. The donkey holds a large sign reading 'Reelect Senator Susan Collins' and 'Vote Republican.' Platner stands nearby wearing a shirt with his name. The speech bubble from the donkey calls for undoing damage and helping win by backing Collins. The image is dated July 2026 and signed by Jimmy Margulies.
The image shows Graham Platner suspended by a noose from the neck of a Democratic donkey. The donkey has a speech bubble asking Whaddya think... Do I hang in there? Platner wears a shirt reading GRAHAM PLATNER FOR SENATE. The scene uses the party symbol and a hanging pun tied to the 2026 Senate race.
The cartoon depicts a man resembling Sen. John Cornyn calling out to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is buried beneath a mountain of suitcases marked with scandals, impeachments and legal issues. The speech bubble delivers Trump's endorsement directly into the pile. The image responds to the May 2026 Texas Senate primary runoff where former President Donald Trump backed Paxton against Cornyn. Paxton's history includes impeachment by the Texas House and multiple indictments. The visual emphasizes how the endorsement arrives amid ongoing controversies surrounding the candidate.
The image shows two bearded men outside Journey's End Saloon with broken glass and scattered items on the ground. One holds a broom while the other stands near a motorcycle. A sign on the door reads no weapons. The caption attributes the mess to supporters of John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in the Texas GOP Senate primary. The scene responds to the ongoing contest for the Senate seat in the Lone Star State as of March 2026. The primary features a contest between the incumbent senator and the state attorney general. Both candidates draw strong backing within the Republican Party.
