1. To what news item does this cartoon refer?
2. Tone is the attitude a cartoonist takes towards a subject. Which pair of words best describes the tone of this cartoon?
a) solemn/serious
b) resigned/unenthused
c) apathetic/indifferent
d) light-hearted/optimistic
3. Do you think the cartoonist illustrates the feeling of most Republican voters? Explain your answer. (Ask a parent what he/she thinks.)