(John Sherffius | Daily Camera via AP) John Sherffius published this political cartoon in November 2009. The cartoon, depicting fictional campaign buttons, was published while former President Barack Obama was working to pass the Affordable Care Act, the health care overhaul that was met with fierce opposition from Republican lawmakers who described it as government overreach. On Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly asserting that Republicans have always described Democratic Party’s policies as socialism, citing the buttons as evidence.