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Worse than none. Illustration shows Edward M. Shepard, with papers extending from his back pocket labeled Reform and Tammany, standing in front of an old woman labeled Democracy who is holding a piece of paper labeled Bryans Recommendation. She is turning him down, just as the New York City voters did in the mayoral election. The cartoonist is suggesting that a recommendation from William Jennings Bryan is worse than no recommendation at all. Date 1902 September 10. Worse than none. Illustration shows Edward M. Shepard, with papers extending from his back pocket labeled Reform and Tammany, standing in front of an old woman labeled Democracy who is holding a piece of paper labeled Bryans Recommendation. She is turning him down, just as the New York City voters did in the mayoral election. The cartoonist is suggesting that a recommendation from William Jennings Bryan is worse than no recommendation at all. Date 1902 September 10
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Worse than None: The Disappointing End of Edward M. Shepard's Mayoral Campaign (September 10, 1902) This poignant political cartoon, published in Puck magazine on September 10, 1902, captures the disappointing end of Edward M. Shepard's mayoral campaign in New York City. Shepard, a reform candidate, is depicted standing before an old woman personifying Democracy, who holds out a paper labeled "Bryan's Recommendation." The cartoonist's message is clear: a recommendation from William Jennings Bryan, a prominent populist leader, is worse than no recommendation at all. Shepard, with papers extending from his back pocket labeled "Reform" and "Tammany," looks crestfallen as Democracy turns him away. The Tammany label refers to the political machine that dominated New York City politics at the time, and the Reform label reflects Shepard's efforts to challenge its power. Bryan, a former Democratic presidential nominee, had endorsed Shepard, but his support proved to be a double-edged sword. The cartoon reflects the complexities of political alliances and the power of endorsements in American politics. While Bryan's backing may have initially boosted Shepard's campaign, it ultimately backfired, as voters saw his association with the populist leader as a liability. The old woman's rejection of Shepard symbolizes the voters' rejection of his campaign, and the cartoon serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of political endorsements and their impact on election outcomes.
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