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The nation’s cartoonists in the week in politics

The nation’s cartoonists in the week in politics

cartoon carousel Every week, political cartoonists from across the country and across the political spectrum apply their inky skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies, and other shocking events in the world of politics. The fruits of this labor are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and infuriate readers of all political persuasions. Here's a deal on the best of this week's crop, fresh from the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker. By POLITICAL STAFF 01/20/2023 04:30am EST
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Daughter of No. 2 House Democrat arrested during confrontation with Boston cops

Daughter of No. 2 House Democrat arrested during confrontation with Boston cops

An adult son of Rep. Katherine Clark was arrested during a protest on Saturday, January 21, 2023, on Boston Common and later charged with assault after a police officer was injured. | Mariam Zuhaib/AP Photo BOSTON — The daughter of House Democratic Leader Katherine Clark has been charged with assault after an altercation with a police officer who was trying to arrest her for allegedly spray-painting anti-police messages on the bandstand on Boston Common. . Riley Dowell, 23, who was identified in a police press release On Sunday under the name Jared, which Clark's office identified as his former name,…
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RNC chair challenger looks for a boost in Never Trumpers

RNC chair challenger looks for a boost in Never Trumpers

The fight reflects the remarkable crossroads the party is now at: One of the two main candidates to lead it is comfortable inviting outspoken Trump critics into its ranks. It also underscores the mad race that is taking place between the two candidates to shore up support before committee members meet in California next week. The contest has turned some committee members into strange bedfellows, pushed the RNC's private feuds into the public, and even divided a couple of billionaire GOP donors, Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein, who are backing Dhillon and McDanielrespectively. “There are anti-Trump people who support Ronna, and…
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