Cartoon: Beating the other guy to the Supreme Court punch

As a cartoonist, I face a constant balancing act. On the one hand, a good cartoon that hits the zeitgeist at the right time can allow it to go viral and spread like wildfire. On the other, sometimes going beyond the headline and taking time to consider an idea can make for a much better piece of commentary.

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