Judge — February 6, 1904 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon satirizes Democratic Party infighting. The sign posted on the left lists accusations from a "Democratic Mud-Slinger," claiming Mark Hanna (a Republican) is attempting to undermine Roosevelt and that Roosevelt is "a servant of the trusts." The cartoon depicts two men in apparent camaraderie, labeled "Good Friends" with the caption "The laugh is on the Democrats." The satire suggests that despite Democratic attacks on each other's positions—whether blaming Hanna, Roosevelt, or trusts—the Democrats themselves appear foolish and divided. The cartoon mocks internal Democratic conflict while the Republicans (represented by Roosevelt and Hanna) maintain unity, positioning GOP allies as the actual victors in political messaging.