The cartoon shows a large Republican elephant in a suit covering its eyes while a small figure in a dunce cap labeled Stop the Steal waves papers claiming deep state anti-fascists stole the election six years ago. The elephant wears a Midterm GOP Odds button. Speech bubbles declare the papers contain the full campaign platform. The image comments on Republican candidates shifting focus from 2020 election disputes toward midterm races.
A blindfolded donkey representing a Democrat labeled Platner throws darts that miss a target shaped like Maine marked with a large blue D. The image shows the figure in a suit on one side of a wall while darts land around but not on the target.
On June 26 2026 two figures appear in a three-panel exchange. The left panel shows a man in a maple leaf shirt noting renewed talk of Canada as the 51st state. The middle panel features a second man calling the notion complete rubbish. The right panel continues the exchange with the second man counting Greenland Cuba Venezuela Gaza and Alberta as prior additions that would make Canada the 56th state.
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.
State of the Union by Adam Zyglis, The Buffalo News, NY
The cartoon shows Vice President JD Vance gripping the arm of a straitjacketed President Donald Trump, whose open mouth emits strings of BLA syllables. Vance appears focused and offers a Bravo remark. The image responds to ongoing questions about presidential capacity during preparations for the 2026 State of the Union address.
