Santa Claus and Politics, Then and Now December 24, 2008 Mark Robyn Mark Robyn Even Jolly Old St. Nicholas gets in on the political commentary sometimes. Enjoy! Taxing Santa in 1921: A cartoon featured in Harper’s Weekly. Obama Claus in 2008: A cartoon featured in the Economist. Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics