Judge — November 28, 1903 — page 3: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Political Cartoon Analysis: "And That's What's the Matter with Hanna" This November 1903 *Judge* cartoon satirizes a political figure named Hanna (likely Mark Hanna, prominent Republican politician and McKinley ally). The caricature depicts him as a grotesque figure with exaggerated features, seated in what appears to be a theater or stadium setting with crowds in the background. The cartoon's satirical point centers on criticizing Hanna's political influence or controversial actions—though the specific incident isn't entirely clear from the image alone. The theatrical setting and cheering crowd suggest public controversy or scandal. The grotesque rendering was typical of *Judge*'s harsh political caricature style, intended to ridicule and delegitimize the subject among readers.