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COPYRIGHT 1996 BY HERBLOCK IN THE WASHINGTON POST
- What presidential candidate is pictured in this cartoon?
- Who is he receiving money from?
- Describe the mood of the cartoon. Is it clean or dirty? Is it out in the open or hidden? Why did the cartoonist draw it this way?
- What does the title imply?
- Why does Bob Dole need the money? What will he use it for?
- Would this cartoon be more effective as an editorial at delivering this message?

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- Who is the figure in the bottom right-hand corner of the cartoon?
- What does the donkey's body language tell you in this cartoon?
- Is the cartoonist critical of Clinton and the Democrats? How do you know?
- What effect would a scandal like this have on a candidate during an election year?
- What steps could a candidate take to minimize the damage a scandal like this might cause?
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