Judge — October 31, 1903 — page 1: what you’re looking at

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# Political Cartoon Analysis: "Resurrected for Oblivion Again" (Judge, October 31, 1903) This cartoon depicts a caricatured figure emerging from barrels labeled "Tom Johnson" (300 lbs) and "Kansas City Platform," raising documents marked "Prohibition" and "Kansas City Platform." The figure stands on "Ohio," suggesting Ohio Democrats. The satire mocks Ohio Democrats for reviving—or "resurrecting"—the Kansas City Platform, a Democratic policy statement apparently associated with failed candidates or unpopular positions. The caption's quote condemns Democrats adhering to these principles despite their electoral damage. The heavy caricature and grotesque imagery suggest the cartoonist views the platform's revival as absurd and politically self-destructive. Tom Johnson likely references an Ohio political figure connected to these controversial positions. The message: Democrats are foolishly repeating past mistakes.