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Questions

1. A symbol is something that stands for or suggests something else. Editorial cartoonists often use symbols to represent a person, group or idea. (the lion is a symbol of courage) What does the donkey symbolize in this cartoon?

2. What ongoing news story do Margolis & Cox illustrate in this cartoon?


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Cartoon by Margolis & Cox

Answers

1. In this cartoon the donkey symbolizes the Democrat party. (The Republican party is symbolized with an elephant.)

2. Democratic mayors in big cities have lately played down crime worries by pointing to lower crime numbers, criticizing political attacks, and focusing on programs besides policing.