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The Last Word: Week of Nov. 11

Come up with your own caption …

This week’s winners are:

“Trust me. There is way more dirt in politics than there is on the Jersey shore.”
JULIUS ORTH, Santa Rosa

“You think this was devastating? Just wait until my policies kick in.”
M.M. THURSTON, Santa Rosa

“I’ll help you win the election if you deport Snooki to Italy.”
STEVE POWLES, Santa Rosa

“It’s a good thing you didn’t run for president. That would have made this moment very awkward for you.”
DAN J. DRUMMOND, Santa Rosa

“Governor, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”
MARK BOWMAN, Santa Rosa

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Every week, we’ll post a new cartoon on Watch Sonoma County and invite you to write the caption. Enter the contest by posting your caption below. Vote for your favorite by clicking “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” on each entry.

PD staff will select several winners and publish them every Friday on the Forum page in the Empire News section. Want a shot? Leave your real name and your email address for verification.

The cartoons are drawn by Gary Varvel, who has served as political cartoonist for the Indianapolis Star since 1994.

Click here to see last week’s winners.





50 Responses to “The Last Word: Week of Nov. 11”

  1. Frank says:

    no worries your wallet will imitate you

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  2. James Bennett says:

    I know you thought we’d help, glad I had a chance to set you straight.

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  3. Steve Powles says:

    If we switch places we will look like the number 10

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  4. richard smith says:

    Congratulations Governor, we have planted some seeds of bipartisan co-operation here today!

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  5. Steve Marshall Kenwood says:

    How does it fill to meet the real Boss?

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  6. Dale Stout says:

    Atlantic City Trumps us both.

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  7. Dale Stout says:

    Governor Krispy, you got Kremed.

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  8. Steve Powles says:

    If I let you fly on Marine One you’ll have to pay for two seats.

    Thumb up 0 Thumb down 9

  9. Jean Anderson says:

    If a worthless Obozo like me can get elected twice, you certainly should try again to lose that extra 300 pounds.

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  10. Michael Sheehan says:

    I got my photo op, so you take care of the rest big guy.

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  11. John Claeys says:

    “Today is the first day of my next FOUR
    YEARS”

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  12. Skippy says:

    Governor, you are the perfect American for my Regime.
    Loud, rude, overweight and looking for a handout.
    Welcome to the Democrat Party!

    Thumb up 5 Thumb down 10

  13. richard smith says:

    I think you could use a hug. I want to introduce you to my pizza buddy down in Florida!

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  14. buster jones says:

    You stay here, I’ll go get help…

    Thumb up 6 Thumb down 10

  15. Julius Orth says:

    Becoming non partisan was the right thing to do in the face of this disaster…Now can I get you to speak to congress and point them in the same direction.

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  16. Julius Orth says:

    “Trust me…there is way more dirt in politics than there is on the Jersey shore.

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  17. Jean Anderson says:

    Thanks for helping me fool all those useful idiots again.

    Now here’s the coupons I promised for lifetime supplies of donuts and pizza.

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  18. Mark Bowman says:

    Governor, I’ve personally expedited your request to FEMA for emergency corn dogs.

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  19. Bob Charbonnier says:

    Chris, remember you are in good hands with FEMA.

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  20. Bob Charbonnier says:

    Chris, we are best friends forever.

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  21. Will Lee~ Fort Bragg says:

    “Don’t worry, Chris, I’ve ordered an emergency shipment of Coney Island hot dogs and cotton candy!”

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  22. Bill Paris says:

    Thank you for your support. You now have time for your physical.

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  23. Mark Bowman says:

    Governor, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

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  24. Mark Berube says:

    Politics does make for strange bedfellows, but I’m going to sleep in the White House tonight and FEMA will be sure to provide you extra blankets at the shelter.

    Thumb up 2 Thumb down 8

  25. Dale Stout says:

    With more Republicans like you, who needs Democrats?

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  26. Western Cluebird says:

    You think this was devastating?
    Just wait until my policies kick in next year.

    Thumb up 4 Thumb down 9

  27. Dale Stout says:

    I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect storm.

    Thumb up 1 Thumb down 11

  28. Dale Stout says:

    You’re a hero to your country, Benedict Christie.

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  29. Dale Stout says:

    Ask not what you did to your country…

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  30. Dale Stout says:

    Way to take one for the team, Comrade.

    Thumb up 1 Thumb down 10

  31. Dale Stout says:

    If I ever need a windbreak, I’ll call you.

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  32. Dale Stout says:

    From one blowhard to another, good job.

    Thumb up 1 Thumb down 10

  33. John Gianfermi says:

    “For helping me get re-elected I’ll make you my new Chief Of Staff.”

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  34. richard smith says:

    I’m glad you didn’t run in this race,but then again, that’s something you don’t do very often!

    Thumb up 1 Thumb down 9

  35. Why does it take such a tragic event to bring us together?

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  36. Steveguy says:

    ” Don’t call me Brownie “

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  37. Thanks for putting me over the top big guy, have you given any thought about switching teams?

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  38. Steve Powles says:

    I’ll help you win the election if you deport Snooki to Italy.

    Thumb up 7 Thumb down 12

  39. Jay says:

    “Thanks. Couldn’t have done it without you, Sandy… er… Governor.”

    Thumb up 9 Thumb down 12

  40. Al COHEN says:

    ” I heard the biggest loser T.V. show was calling you..No the other one, Fox News.”

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  41. Al COHEN says:

    “I have to thank you Christy for helping me in a very big weigh.”

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  42. Al COHEN says:

    “I want to thank you Christy for being my biggest supporter.”

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  43. Dan J Drummond says:

    I know you’re a Mets fan, and I think you’d look good in the costume, but I can’t get you a gig as their mascot Mr. Met.

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  44. richard smith says:

    If you go on a diet, I’ll give you a ride on my helicopter!

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  45. Dan J Drummond says:

    Don’t worry about the election, Mr. President; a Republican hasn’t won an election for a presidency in New Jersey since 1988.

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  46. Dan J Drummond says:

    New Jersey arrests about 25,000 people per year for cannabis offenses and has an unemployment rate over 9%. Maybe it’s time to legalize cannabis to create jobs, reduce crime and bring in new tax revenues.
    http://collingswood.patch.com/articles/nj-should-follow-co-wa-legalize-mj

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  47. Dan J Drummond says:

    Thank you for your campaign contribution, Governor, but I don’t have time to go with you and your wife on a late-night doughnut run to the Krispy Kreme in Collingswood.

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  48. Dan J Drummond says:

    I know you boast that you’ve been to 125 shows, but No, you cannot borrow Marine One to fly to another Springsteen concert. My man Bruce doesn’t even like your policies.

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  49. Dan J Drummond says:

    I know you dislike the show “Jersey Shore”, but I cannot change the name of Hurricane Sandy to Hurricane Snooki?

    Thumb up 0 Thumb down 15

  50. Dan J Drummond says:

    It’s a good thing you didn’t run for President in 2012. That would have made this moment very awkward for you.

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