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

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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Cover, November 8, 1902 This political cartoon satirizes **D.B. Hill**, a Democratic presidential hopeful, depicted as a confused figure riding a mule (symbolizing the Democratic Party). The caption quotes Hill saying he cannot tell "whether I'm going or coming" regarding his path to the White House. The satire targets Hill's unclear or inconsistent political positioning during his presidential ambitions. The mule—traditionally representing Democrats—is uncontrollable and heading in no clear direction, visually reinforcing the joke that Hill lacks a coherent campaign strategy or political direction. The artist is **Grant Hamilton** (credited at bottom). The cartoon's point: Hill is an unsuitable Democratic candidate precisely because his political stance is muddled and directionless.