Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for November 27, 1984

Transcript:

Duane: I don't know, Rick. With a blow-out like Reagan's, it's hard to find a silver lining. I feel like I've totally wasted the last three years of my life! Rick: Hey, c'mon, Duane, you were responsible for some major thematic breakthroughs this election! Like Ferraro! That was a very gutsy choice! You took a green, brassy no-name from Queens and made her one of the most important symbols of the decade! Duane: Yeah. If only she hadn't been a woman. Rick: You mean, you...you chose her on her merits? Duane: Hey, her file said "Gerry". I figured a guy.