Home Opinion Editorial Cartoon Editorial Cartoon Opinion | Graeme MacKay: Leader without a seat Opinion Based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events MORE DETAILS CLOSE Updated 5 hrs ago May 3, 2025 May 3, 2025 1 min read Save New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Copy article link Email By Graeme MacKaySpectator Editorial Cartoonist Graeme MacKay has been the Hamilton Spectator’s staff editorial cartoonist since 1997. Opinion articles are based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events. More details Graeme MacKay has been the Hamilton Spectator’s staff editorial cartoonist since 1997. 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