vice president pick
Aug
2
2024
Jul
29
2024
The cartoon depicts a crowded Musclehead Beach populated by muscular figures labeled J.D., Bonobo, Rogan and Tate. One holds a Hillbilly Elegy book marked Vance. A family group on the left, one holding a newspaper, decides to leave the scene. The image responds to the July 2024 selection of JD Vance as Republican vice presidential nominee and the surrounding discussion of masculinity among conservative influencers.
Jul
18
2024
The cartoon presents a book cover parody of JD Vance's memoir retitled Shillbilly Elegy. It features the subtitle A Memoir of a Political Opportunist and a Party in Crisis along with the author's name. Three starred quotes appear on the left: REPREHENSIBLE., CULTURAL HEROIN., and NEVER TRUMP with the last crossed out. The cover illustration includes the White House with an American flag. The image responds to Vance's selection as Donald Trump's running mate at the Republican National Convention in July 2024. The visual highlights Vance's shift from earlier criticism of Trump to acceptance of the vice presidential nomination.
Jul
16
2024
The cartoon depicts J.D. Vance seated at a table filled with cups of purple liquid under a MAGA banner. He holds a cup while stating he previously called Trump America's Hitler and his policies immoral, yet agreed to be his running mate. A smiling pitcher sits nearby. The image responds to the July 2024 announcement naming Vance as the Republican vice presidential nominee alongside Donald Trump.
Jul
16
2024
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump and his newly selected running mate JD Vance standing together under a large Trump Vance banner. Both wear ear bandages referencing the July 13 assassination attempt and make the OK hand gesture. The image captures the Republican ticket's launch at the 2024 convention following the attempt on Trump's life. It emphasizes continuity of the MAGA message and the pairing of the former president with the Ohio senator chosen to broaden appeal.
