Judge — September 21, 1895 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cartoon satirizes political figures seeking a third presidential term. The image shows several men in suits clustered together, with labels visible on their clothing (though partially legible). The title "I WANT A THIRD TERM" indicates the cartoon mocks politicians' ambitions to break the traditional two-term presidency limit. The figures appear to represent real political candidates or party leaders of the era, though specific identities aren't clearly legible in this reproduction. The shadowed background suggests these figures are being obscured or marginalized—the caption notes they are "cast completely into the shade," implying their ambitions are being overshadowed by more dominant political forces. This reflects contemporary debate about executive term limits, a recurring political controversy in American history.