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**Judge Magazine, April 11, 1903** This cartoon by Grant Hamilton satirizes Democratic presidential nomination politics. The caricatured figure in the foreground—identified as "Foxy Dave" in the caption—holds nomination papers while crowds with various party faction signs rally behind him. The caption explains that when Democratic factions finish fighting, "Foxy Dave will place the nomination where it will do the most good," asking "Are you on?" The satire suggests Dave (likely a Democratic political operative) controls the nomination process through backroom dealing—keeping it literally in his vest-pocket rather than letting it emerge from legitimate party competition. The cartoon mocks the era's perception of machine politics and smoke-filled-room decision-making, where powerful insiders determined nominations regardless of grassroots support.
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VOL. +4 NO. 1121 APRIL 11 1903 PRICE 10 CENTS. Sy Cmrenen Ar tHe Post Ormice AT New Yorn as Secone Case MATTER Comvaent 1903 ev Jueee Commaay THLE Beesranee a8 4 Tease PXWK bbe GRBAST NAD OFS — COPYRIGHT 1903 BY JUDGE COMPANY OF KEW YORK. Sackett Withelna Litho & Pg Co Rew York GOT IT IN HIS VEST-POCKET. When all the Democratic factions have fought it out, Foxy Dave will place the nomination where it will do the most good; but if the prospects of election are good it will stay where it is. ‘“ Are you on?”