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cartoon carousel Cartoonists were busy this year as we managed to complete another lap around the sun. Each week we record the many crises and riots, the mischief and riots with our weekly roundup of political cartoons. So as we prepare to begin a new lap around the sun, take a moment to reflect on the year that's been with one last spin on our cartoon carousel. By POLITICAL STAFF 12/23/2022 3:58 PM EST

The tone of Trump's holiday messages differed from those of his predecessor and successor. "Merry Christmas everyone! One of the best parts of the holiday season is spending time with the special people in our lives. I hope everyone has a wonderful and joyous Christmas," said former President Barack Obama. in a post Illustrated with a photo of his wife and daughters. President Joe Biden posted a photo of himself and First Lady Jill Biden finishing their tree Saturday night. then tweeted on christmas morning:: “Jill and I wish you a very Merry Christmas. We hope that you and your…

At the heart of the matter is a disagreement over which party has the right to hold special elections to fill seats left vacant because two Democratic members of the state House resigned from higher office and another died. The Democrats want to hold the races, which they are expected to win, immediately, allowing them to claim their majority next year. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers hope to push the date back an additional three months, in the process keeping their majority intact. One Republican has even announced a run for House speaker, hoping to take advantage of the likely small window…