Among the measures President John F. Kennedy sought in his 1962 legislative agenda were aid to the unemployed and the creation of a jobs bill. Seeking bipartisan support, Kennedy played the moderate, asking Congress to “move America ahead.” As Herblock suggests, he met with stiff resistance in Congress even though the Democratic Party dominated both the House and Senate, here represented by two vultures. Herblock portrays Kennedy as a guitarist, suggesting that he needs stronger action in the shotgun held by the president’s cowboy sidekick.