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07
Nov 12

Graphic Breakdown: Obama Wins the Election

Electon Results

Summary of 2012 presidential, congressional and gubernatorial election results as of 12:30 a.m. ET, Nov. 7. MCT 2012. Treible/MCT/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: krtgfxlive042187

Every day the news outlets are pressed for information and need it fast. There is no day where that is more evident than on the presidential election. On a day with numbers flying about at a furious pace the best way to make them readable is graphics. On Election Day there has been a number of graphics made to help make everything readable from the Presidential vote, congress, and campaign finance. Continue reading →

World Politics — 1 Comment
04
Jan 12

Political Caricatures Tell a Different Story

hillary clinton and mitt romney

Color caricatures of Hillary Clinton (L) and Mitt Romney by Chris Ware. Ware KRT/Newscom. Find it on Newscom: krtfaceslive001583 (Hillary). Find it on Newscom: krtfaceslive001982 (Romney).

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Sure it’s great to get those photos of politicians shaking hands and kissing babies. In a pinch, you’d probably even settle for a talking head as artwork on a story. Sometimes you’re lucky enough to come across a great photo showing a politician with their shoes off, or making a grumpy face at an aide or three – something different enough to add depth to your political coverage. All of those are great options for covering a story, but when it’s time to get down to the real circus that’s a presidential election, those photos just won’t do. Continue reading →