A Good Hand for One is a Poor Hand for the Other
Title
A Good Hand for One is a Poor Hand for the Other
Creator
McCutcheon, John
Description
The Republican Party, represented by the elephant, faced difficult midterm elections due to the economic crisis we now call the Great Depression. As the “Ins,” they considered the issues facing America as “A Bum Hand.” On the other hand, the Democratic Party—represented by the donkey—could use this same hand to win upcoming electoral contests. Political cartoonists, like John McCutcheon, use easily recognizable symbols and situations to efficiently convey information and entertain readers.
Source
The Chicago Tribune
Contributor
Kingzette, Ethan
Type
cartoon
Date Modified
Spring 2025
Is Part Of
National Political Cartoon Collection, Volume 18
Language
English
Date Copyrighted
October 15, 1930
Collection
Citation
McCutcheon, John, “A Good Hand for One is a Poor Hand for the Other,” Loras College Digital Collections, accessed August 27, 2026, https://digitalcollections.loras.edu/items/show/12156.