In True Honor … Veterans’ Day

In honor … John, Kevin, Harry, Rob L., Joe, Fred, Al, Mark, Rob C., Deac, Richard, and everyone we’ve served with and who have served ….

Gary Varvel, The Indianapolis Star-News, 11.08.08

Tim Campbell, 11.04.08

Jeff Parker, Florida Today, 11.08.08

And because all of those mentioned above have been there, some more recently than others ….

Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune, 11.07.08

Sunday morning cartoons

In honor (?) of the Bush administration’s attempt to rush through last minute legislation to open the Grand Canyon area to uranium mining:

Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune, 11.07.08

 A combo shot at the new puppy and Rahm Emanuel:

Jimmy Margulies, The Record (NJ), 11.08.08

 A little more on the historic nature of the election:  from Rosa Parks to Barack Obama:

Jack Ohman, The Portland Oregonian, 11.07.08

 On the dichotomy of the Obama win v. the ban on gay marriage in California and other defeats of civil rights measures for gays and lesbians in Arizona, Florida, and Arkansas:

Mikhaela Reid, 11.07.08

This one was jarring … because it’s from Sweden:

Riber Hansson, Sweden, 8.17.08

And, finally, to begin the recognition of Veterans’ Day.  Remember, political cartoons (and children) frequently confront us with a truth we don’t want to face:

Rick McKee, The Augusta Chronicle (GA), 11.08.08

 If you’d like to help, visit the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.

Friday cartoons

Some cartoons for this Friday morning, two days after the election.  First, a little more about the weight of history on Obama’s shoulders:

Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner, 11.05.08

David Horsey, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 11.06.08

 On Obama’s coattails:

Joe Heller, The Green Bay Press-Gazette, 11.06.08

 On the challenges Obama faces:

Mike Luckovich, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 11.05.08

Matt Davies, The Journal News, 11.06.08

And this one just for my four year old who has been calling Obama “Rock-O-Bama” since he could speak:

Steve Benson, Arizona Republic, 11.06.08

More Victory Cartoons

Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune

I especially like this one, because it’s from overseas:

Stephane Peray, The Nation, Bangkok, Thailand, 11.04.08

And from our neighbor to the North: 

Tab (Thomas Boldt), The Calgary Sun, Alberta, Canada, 11.04.08

 

Ed Stein, The Rocky Mountain News, 11.04.08

 

Mike Luckovich, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 11.04.08

And from South Africa:

Jonathan Shapiro,

Election day political cartoons

Gary Brookins, The Richmond Times-Dispatch, 11.03.08

Here we are; this is it.  Some cartoons for you before you head out to vote (or to celebrate you if you already have):

Jeff Stahler, The Columbus Dispatch, 11.2.08

Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner, DC, 11.03.08

Jeff Parker, Florida Today, 11.03.08

 

Bob Gorrell, 11.03.08

And finally, on behalf of cartoonists everywhere:

Andy Singer, NO EXIT, 10.29.08

Pre-Election Day Cartoons

Just a few to give you a pre-election day fix:

Jimmy Margulies, The Record, NJ, 11.01.08

Bob Englehart, The Hartford Courant, 10.31.08

Matt Davies, The Journal News, 11.01.08

 

Jeff Koterba, Omaha World Herald, 10.31.08

Saturday cartoons

Some cartoons for you this Saturday as we prep for the election. 

A little post Halloween humor:

Larry Wright, The Detroit News

 I’m having trouble realizing that the election is just a few days away since we’ve been at this so long.  Anyone else have that problem?

Mike Keefe, The Denver Post

I hope that everyone out there has a great voting experience.  Remember to video your vote and take the voter hotline numbers (1-866-MY VOTE or 1-866-OUR VOTE) with you.

And because I just like it:

Joe Heller, The Green Bay Press-Gazette

 

As promised … more Halloween cartoons

As promised ….

Ed Stein, The Rocky Mountain News, Colorado 10.24.08

 

Vic Harville, Little Rock, Arkansas 10.27.08

 

Rob Rogers, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 10.22.08

Happy Halloween!

Here’s some fun political sweet treat info for you this Halloween:

1. Over at Jones Soda, the “Yes We Can” Cola is their best selling Campaign Cola with 13,902 bottles sold.  The “Ron Paul Revolution Cola” is second with 6060 bottles bought; “Pure McCain Cola” third with 3492; and “Capitol Hillary Cola” comes in fourth with 2148 bottles bought.  The votes are still being tallied with each bottle bought, so head over and cast your vote with purchase.
2. You can shop Kai’s candy to get your own Obama or McCain (or a combo pack) lollies.  Seriously, you can actually lick Obama’s …. face.  What were you thinking?????
3. Over at L.A. Burdick, they’re selling boxes of Obama and McCain chocolates.  Obama’s chocolate box has Hawaiian-Pineapple, Kenyan Coffee, Kansas Corn Crunch, Tennessee Sour Mash.  McCain’s box has Arizona Citrus, Hot Pepper Tequila, Peanut Butter, Kentucky Tye.  So far, they’ve sold a ton more Obama boxes than McCain boxes, 3019 – 951.  (I admit that I don’t understand some of the flavors.  Care to explain Obama’s TN connection?  McCain’s tequila?  Anyone?)
4. Not a sweet fact, but fun for Halloween nonetheless:  according to Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween, a national costume chain, Obama masks are way outselling McCain masks for this holiday 65% – 34%, as of 10.15.08.  Speaking of Obama masks:

Steve Kelley, The New Oreleans Times-Picayune, 10.24.08

 

Some Halloween political cartoons

Just a couple for you today.  I’ll have a couple more tomorrow.

Look closely at this one, spend some time.  There’s lots going on here.

RJ Matson, NY, The NY Observer and Roll Call, 10.27.08

 

Nate Beeler, The Washington Examiner, 10.23.08