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Settin time

Settin time. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt struggling to carry a huge hen labeled Taft to a nest of eggs labeled State Delegations; sitting on a fence in the background is a chicken with the head of Joseph G. Cannon and another chicken looking like Charles W. Fairbanks pokes his head through the fence. Date 1908 April 15. Settin time. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt struggling to carry a huge hen labeled Taft to a nest of eggs labeled State Delegations; sitting on a fence in the background is a chicken with the head of Joseph G. Cannon and another chicken looking like Charles W. Fairbanks pokes his head through the fence. Date 1908 April 15

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this 1908 cartoon from Puck Magazine captures the tense political climate during the Republican National Convention. With the election just around the corner, the party's leaders were jockeying for position and making deals to secure their candidates' nominations. At the center of the illustration, President Theodore Roosevelt labors to carry a massive hen labeled "Taft" towards a nest of eggs marked "State Delegations." The struggle symbolizes Roosevelt's efforts to push his chosen candidate, William Howard Taft, to victory against the opposition. In the background, a chicken with the head of Speaker of the House Joseph G. Cannon sits calmly on a fence, observing the scene. Cannon, a powerful figure in Republican politics, was known for his manipulation of the party machinery and his support for another candidate, Nebraska Senator Robert W. Furnas. Another chicken, resembling Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks, pokes its head through the fence, adding to the chaos. Fairbanks, who was also rumored to be considering a run for the presidency, was a wildcard in the race. The title "Settin' Time" refers to the critical moment when the political parties were making their final decisions before the election. This cartoon encapsulates the intense competition and intrigue that characterized the Republican National Convention of 1908. The illustration, published in Puck Magazine on April 15, 1908, offers a unique and humorous perspective on the political process, highlighting the personalities and power struggles of the time.

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