The Republican-led House has the Affordable Care Act, raising the odds of a federal government shutdown and a default on America’s debt. John Deering concludes that the GOP tactic defies reason, while Gary Varvel sees some hypocrisy regarding health law exemptions granted by President Obama. John Deering Gary Varvel Double …
Arizona Sen. John McCain backs U.S. military action against Syria but is also one of President Obama’s harshest critics on the issue. John Deering doubts the president is enjoying the Republican’s support, while Jeff Danziger thinks McCain has his hand. / John Deering / Jeff Danziger Double …
Many claim that the coming implementation of key parts of the Affordable Care Act will . Joel Pett thinks that’s not honest criticism, while John Deering looks at the delays and waivers and wonders what’s left. / Joel Pett / John Deering Double Take ‘Toons: Obamacare All Fired Up? : …
The Washington Post reports that classified documents provided by Edward Snowden show the NSA “has broken privacy rules or overstepped its legal authority thousands of times each year.” Arend Van Dam thinks we’ve given up too much liberty for security, while John Deering refutes President Obama’s claim that Snowden is …
Edward Snowden in Russia. John Deering doesn’t think it’s a good long-term solution, while Joep Bertrams sees the United States as suffering the most harm from the NSA revelations. John Deering Joep Bertrams Double Take ‘Toons: Snowden Emigre Or Amigo? : NPR.
The Internal Revenue Service spent $49 million on employee conferences from fiscal year 2010 to 2012 (though the agency in 2012). Rick McKee’s audit finds the IRS delinquent, while John Deering thinks there are more important things Congress should be paying attention to. Rick McKee/The Augusta Chronicle / John Deering …
President Obama’s recent run of controversies is seen by some as the result of a . John Deering points out that when you’re “cursed” even the simplest things can cause a , while J.D. Crowe thinks that the President’s troubles are being overblown by partisanship. / John Deering J.D. Crowe/Mobile …
Given the warnings received about slain suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, could the Boston bombings have been prevented? John Deering thinks we’re still failing to learn from history’s painful lessons, while Paul Fell doubts that congressional involvement will improve matters. John Deering Paul Fell Double Take ‘Toons: Boston Bungled? : NPR.
Vice President Joe Biden and NRA exec Wayne LaPierre have both made eyebrow-raising remarks during the debate on gun violence. John Deering and John Cole take those controversial comments a few steps further. cartoonistgroup.com/Creators Syndicate John Deering politicalcartoons.com John Cole/The Scranton Times-Tribune Double Take ‘Toons: Shooting Off Their Mouths? : …
Former Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry is scheduled to be sworn in today as U.S. Secretary of State. Petar Pismestrovic acknowledges the weighty burden borne by outgoing Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, while John Deering suggests what might be next for her. politicalcartoons.com Petar Pismetrovic /Kleine Zeitung, Austria cartoonistgroup.com/Creators Syndicate John Deering …
U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice’s closed-door meeting with sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Kelly Ayotte failed to resolve their concerns about her initial role in explaining the Benghazi attack. Mike Lester thinks Rice has only herself to blame for her part in the explosive situation, while John Deering sees the …
The Democratic National Convention is in full swing. John Deering thinks Barack Obama can’t get re-elected solely on his winning personality, while Mike Luckovich hopes the president’s former supporters cut him some slack. John Deeringcartoonistgroup.com /Creator’s Syndicate Mike Luckovichcartoonistgroup.com/Creator’s Syndicate Double Take ‘Toons: Leaders Old And New? : NPR.