This cartoon first appeared in the Boston Centinel newspaper in 1812, lampooning the shape of the new congressional districts in Massachusetts designed for political motive. From this cartoon comes the word "gerrymander," a reference to the Governor of Massachusetts (Elbridge Gerry) and the salamander-like shape of the district.
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Wikipedia, "If You Were As Tall As Your Vote For President" 1812, (30 November 2005). Created by Gary Keith and Mike Frost.