Judge — June 27, 1896 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine page from 1896 contains political cartoons satirizing William McKinley and his supporters during the 1896 presidential election. The cartoons mock McKinley's association with protective tariffs and Republican policies. One cartoon titled "The Political Sandwich Men" depicts supporters carrying sandwich boards with McKinley's name, suggesting they mindlessly promote him. Another, "Carry Yer Grip, Sir," shows McKinley as a porter handling baggage labeled with policy positions. The bottom cartoon appears to reference Democratic criticisms of Republican economic policies. The overall satire suggests McKinley's campaign relied on blind party loyalty rather than substantive argument, and that his policies burdened ordinary citizens.