political attacks
Apr
16
2018
Dive into this tax day procrastination cartoon where an elderly couple embodies the universal struggle of putting off taxes. The man, steering a red car, extends his arm to deposit an envelope into a blue USPS mailbox, quipping 'Someday I Will. You Just Wait And See.' in response to his wife's exasperated query about halting procrastination on tax day. This humorous tax filing delay illustration cleverly satirizes the annual ritual of last-minute rushes to meet IRS deadlines. As a political cartoon on IRS deadline avoidance, it pokes fun at human nature's tendency to delay inevitable civic duties. The satirical depiction of last-minute tax mailing resonates with anyone who's ever scrambled on April 15, blending procrastination humor in tax season with sharp editorial insight. Created in a colorful, cartoonish style, it features a clear blue sky, green bushes, and a building in the background, emphasizing the everyday setting of this relatable folly.
Apr
10
2017
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.
