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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.

The End Of Pennies

Nov
28
2025
The End Of Pennies
THE END OF PENNIES by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
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Penny for your thoughts

Nov
18
2025
Penny for your thoughts
PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
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The US Penny Is Discontinued

Nov
17
2025
The US Penny Is Discontinued
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
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Not a penny.

Aug
14
2025
Tariff-Labeled Pants Leave Shopper With Empty Cart
NOT A PENNY. by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
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A figure wearing a tattered American flag shirt and brown pants labeled tariffs stands with empty hands next to an empty shopping cart. The scene responds to 2025 tariff increases under the Trump administration that have contributed to higher consumer prices and reduced purchasing power. The image highlights the direct effect on everyday Americans facing inflation and limited spending ability.

Penny Earned

Aug
5
2025
Penny Earned
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
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Copper

Jul
14
2025
Copper
Steve Nease, Freelance
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Penny Wise

May
29
2025
Penny Wise
PENNY WISE by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
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Common Cents

May
27
2025
Common Cents
COMMON CENTS by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
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Hoarding pennies and the economy

May
27
2025
Hoarding pennies and the economy
HOARDING PENNIES AND THE ECONOMY by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
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US Penny phasing out

May
26
2025
US Penny phasing out
US PENNY PHASING OUT by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
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Retro President

Mar
31
2025
Retro President
RETRO PRESIDENT by Andy Singer, politicalcartoons.com
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Trump Is Like A Bad Penny

Aug
21
2024
Trump Is Like A Bad Penny
TRUMP IS LIKE A BAD PENNY by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
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Lara Trump takes over RNC

Mar
12
2024
Lara Trump takes over RNC
LARA TRUMP TAKES OVER RNC by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
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Subway Chokehold Killing

May
17
2023
Subway Chokehold Killing
SUBWAY CHOKEHOLD KILLING by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
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