Judge — April 10, 1926 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a figure struggling against a violent storm while holding an umbrella labeled "A WET POLL" and carrying papers labeled "CORRUPTION" and "RUNNING EVERYTHING." The character appears to be a politician or political figure being buffeted by adverse circumstances. The satire suggests that despite attempts to shield oneself (the umbrella/wet poll), corruption and overreach in governance cannot be protected from public scrutiny or electoral consequences. The "wet poll" likely references polling data or public opinion that contradicts the figure's political position. Without the magazine's date visible, the specific political figures or events referenced remain unclear, though this appears to critique abuse of political power during an era when Judge magazine regularly lampooned corrupt politicians and patronage systems.