Political Cartoon 12/10

1. This cartoon is by J.D. Crowe
2. Rick Perry with an unidentified cowboy, representing homophobia.
3. The cartoonist uses a pop culture reference to Brokeback Mountain to ridicule Rick Perry's homophobia and the adverse effect it has for his candidacy.
4.The cartoon deals with Perry's recent anti-gay remarks in public appearances.
5. In order to advance in the polls, Perry must tone down his anti-homosexual rhetoric, which alienates many independents and moderate republicans.
6. The cartoonist is most likely a liberal poking fun at Perry's stances on homosexuality.