political football

Sep
11
2026
Super PAC ads crowd out voters in election season
SUPER PAC ADS 2026 by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a large football player representing Super PAC ads pursuing a much smaller voter figure on a football field. Published on September 11, 2026, the image comments on the growing influence of Super PAC spending in U.S. elections. The oversized player wears a helmet marked with a dollar sign and a jersey labeled Super PAC Ads, while the smaller figure wears a helmet reading Voters and a jersey with the number 26. The visual emphasizes the imbalance between well-funded political advertising and ordinary voters. This reflects ongoing debates about campaign finance and the role of independent expenditure groups following recent election cycles.
Democrats renew perennial Texas election hopes
DEMOCRATS ALWAYS HOPING THEY HAVE A SHOT AT TEXAS by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
Democrats continue their long-running effort to compete seriously in Texas elections, a state that has remained reliably Republican for decades. Recent cycles have seen increased investment and turnout efforts aimed at flipping key races. The cartoon highlights the persistent optimism that this cycle could finally deliver results despite repeated past disappointments. The editorial position underscores the cyclical nature of these hopes without evidence of structural change.
Dreaming of football or soccer?
DREAMING OF FOOTBALL OR SOCCER? by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a young boy asleep in a bedroom decorated with American football posters, jerseys, helmets, and balls. A large thought bubble above his head contains a soccer ball, indicating his dream. The image, dated June 24, 2026, captures a simple contrast between the boy's surroundings and his subconscious preference without referencing any specific news event or public figure.
Man Tells Wife He Will Vanish Until Mid-February for Football and Elections
CHANGING OF THE SEASONS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
On September 3 2024 a cartoon shows a man in a recliner telling his wife he will be unavailable until mid-February because election season and football season have both started. He holds a foam finger and wears a team jersey while surrounded by snacks and a television. The scene highlights overlapping fall coverage of politics and sports that keeps viewers indoors.
Aug
23
2024
Political Teams
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
Jun
22
2024
Political Football
POLITICAL FOOTBALL by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
Jan
20
2024
Political Wildcard
POLITICAL WILDCARD by Frank Hansen, politicalcartoons.com
Sep
17
2023
GOP Kickoff Return
GOP KICKOFF RETURN by Rivers, politicalcartoons.com
Herding Democats (sic)
HERDING DEMOCATS (SIC) by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
Oct
4
2021
IRS Tackles Taxpayer in Wild Democrat Spending Bill Satire
IRS OVER-REACH by Rivers, politicalcartoons.com
This political cartoon tax enforcement depicts a burly football player in an IRS jersey diving to tackle a bewildered older man, capturing the essence of irs overreach cartoon. The handwritten caption reveals Ed's surprise at how the democrat spending bill for increased irs powers spirals into bizarre government overreach. With humorous exaggeration, the image uses a football tackle irs metaphor to critique potential abuses, blending satire with insightful commentary on government power bizarre reach cartoon. The style is sketchy and dynamic, emphasizing the absurdity of unchecked authority in a way that's both funny and pointed, perfect for sparking debates on fiscal policy.
Political Conventions and Sports
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS AND SPORTS by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Jul
2
2018
German crisis
Patrick Chappatte, Le Temps, Switzerland
Political Fantasy Leagues
POLITICAL FANTASY LEAGUES by Andy Singer, politicalcartoons.com
Jul
31
2014
Political Footballs
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
Jul
8
2014
Political Footballs
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
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