Judge — September 15, 1883 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Political Cartoon Analysis: "The Blue Bloods' Favorite" This September 15, 1883 *Judge* cover cartoon satirizes aristocratic horse-racing culture. A caricatured figure with exaggerated features sits astride a bucking horse labeled with a "Butcher's Record" sign, suggesting dubious credentials. The Capitol building appears in the background, indicating political relevance. The caption quotes "B.F.B." (likely a politician): "If you insist, Gentlemen, I am willing to run again"—suggesting someone unwilling but pressured into a political race. The "blue bloods" reference mocks the elite class's horse-racing obsessions and their political influence. The cartoon satirizes how wealthy, aristocratic figures dominate both racing circles and politics, despite questionable qualifications, much to public frustration.