The Wasp — 1892 — page 97: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page satirizes San Francisco Democratic Party candidates and internal politics, circa early 20th century. The large illustration depicts a disheveled figure labeled "Campaign Echoes"—representing past political controversies—haunting current candidates. The text mocks various Democratic nominees for local offices (Supervisor, Sheriff, Mayor, Judge), criticizing their qualifications, past failures, and controversial associations. References include Frank Sullivan's earlier electoral defeat, Johnny Mueh's rivalry with another candidate, and candidates' connections to labor disputes or monopoly legislation. The satire suggests these politicians are unqualified retreads whose previous scandals still plague them. The grotesque "Campaign Echoes" figure visualizes how past political baggage follows contemporary candidates, undermining their credibility.