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Articles tagged: Ben Sargent

Greg Abbott captains a ship called Texas. The crew follows his numerous orders that arrive in quick succession; one crew member says, "At least he's not saying 'blow holes in the bottom' like Lieutenant Patrick."

Loon Star: Greg Abbott’s Rickety Ship

Hoist the tops! Lower the tops!

Mon, Aug 10, 2020 |

To see more political cartoons from Ben Sargent, visit our Loon Star State section, or find Observer political reporting here. Read more from the Observer:...Read More

Ben Sargent Loon Star State cartoon more lipstick donald trump Texas GOP

Year in Review: Ben Sargent’s Loon Star State

Wed, Dec 21, 2016 |

Loon Star State: Donald’s Hair

Fri, Jul 8, 2016 |

In this edition of Ben Sargent's award-winning cartoon, Loon Star State, Texas Republicans trek through the grim wilderness of the Donald's coiffure....Read More

Donald Trump looks for his brown shirts.

Loon Star State: The Donald Gets Dressed

Thu, May 12, 2016 |

In this month's edition of Ben Sargent's award-winning cartoon, Loon Star State, Donald Trump finds a selection of non-sartorial brown shirts....Read More

Loon Star State: The Legislature’s New Approach to Ethics

Fri, May 1, 2015 |

The Texas Legislature has a new approach to ethics: Leave it to the locals!...Read More

Ben Sargent’s Loon Star State: Rick Perry Meets With President Obama

Fri, Aug 29, 2014 |

President Obama calls Rick Perry’s bluff in this political cartoon from Ben Sargent....Read More

Ben Sargent’s Loon Star State: The GOP’s Hispanic Outreach Committee

Tue, Aug 26, 2014 |

The Texas GOP nails Hispanic outreach in this political cartoon from Ben Sargent. ...Read More

The Way Texas Treats Women

Tue, Sep 3, 2013 |

Loon Star State - Abandon All Hope

Abandon All Hope

Fri, Jun 14, 2013 |

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