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Blaine’s Scandal Sheet |
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“He Can’t Beat His Record” |
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Cartoonist: Joseph Keppler |
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Source: Puck |
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Date:
July 30, 1884, p. 174
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Click to see a large version of this cartoon |
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Complete HarpWeek Explanation:
This Puck cartoon by Joseph Keppler argues that Republican nominee James
Blaine's real competition in the presidential race is his own record of scandal
and controversial policies. In the background appear Blaine's two most vocal
advocates, Congressman William Walter Phelps of New Jersey, peeking his head out
of the tent, and New York Tribune editor Whitelaw Reid, carrying a water bucket.
Flower wreaths extend to the candidate the best wishes of wealthy businessmen,
Jay Gould, Cyrus Field, and Russell Sage. Blaine is encouraged from the
sidelines by (clockwise from bottom): former governor William Kellogg of
Louisiana; Blaine campaign manager Stephen Elkins; naval contractor John Roach;
former Navy secretary George Robeson; vice-presidential nominee Senator John
Logan of Illinois; and former president Ulysses S. Grant. |
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