Barry Blitt's cartoon captures Lady Liberty on a tightrope as election tension rises

Barry Blitt's latest cartoon for the November 11, 2024, issue of The New Yorker depicts Lady Liberty on a tightrope, symbolizing the precarious state of democracy as the 2024 Presidential election approaches. Blitt highlights the tension and suspense felt by many Americans, regardless of political affiliation, during this election cycle. He expresses that the stakes of the election evoke a greater nervousness than watching tightrope walkers. The cartoon reflects the growing division in the country as the election nears, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding the future of democracy.