Zingers: Graeme MacKay’s election cartoons
Hamilton Spectator editorial cartoonist Graeme MacKay knows all about the opportunities an election brings. From Rae Days to Common Sense politics; faith-based school funding to the political longing for buck a beer, he’s seen – and drawn – it all.
“As Ontarians we all need to ask ourselves the old election question: are we better off now than we were 5, 10 or 20 years ago?” MacKay muses about the June 12 vote. “I say no, but it’s been an interesting ride down the slide.”
Here are some of his notable moments from elections past. Click here to see MacKay’s originals. Click on any image to see a larger view.
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Bonjour and hello to all city of Hamilton members, citizens, residences and visitors. My name is Ricky Tavares and I will be your mayor of Hamilton Ontario Canada in the near future. I was born here in city of Hamilton at St.Josephs hospital. I am here to announce now and to make this statement very public now that I will be the first mayor in Canada willing and proud to work for a minimum wage salary. I love Hamilton and I must protect our city. My colleagues, financial advisors and I have a 5 year plan to implement and generate 1 trillion dollars into the Hamilton city hall building within the next 5 years. I am sorry to announce now that I will only be your mayor for 1 term because this city is too small for me to lead and guide into a productive population. I will be moving to Ottawa to be your Prime Minister of Canada after 1 term here in the city of Hamilton as your mayor. Thank you for voting me Ricky Tavares as mayor of Hamilton on Oct 27.
Regards,” Ricky Tavares 905-515-4307 http://www.rickyseeds.com