Judge — March 8, 1902 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts **Uncle Sam struggling to carry a Democratic donkey** to the White House. The caption references **ex-Senator David B. Hill**, who apparently attempted to deliver the Democratic party to the White House for the 1904 election, but the donkey proves too unwieldy to transport. The humor satirizes the Democratic party's internal weakness and disorganization in early 1902—suggesting they're an impossible burden to carry into the upcoming presidential race. The two naval figures observing the scene likely represent Republican observers mocking Democratic electoral prospects. The cartoon mockingly illustrates how the Democratic party had become a liability rather than an asset for any candidate attempting to lead them to victory.