The donkey and elephant became political symbols in the United States through a combination of historical events and the work ...

Perpetuated by political cartoonist Thomas Nast, the donkey became a symbol for the Democratic Party. Soon, Nast invited ...

The donkey and elephant became political symbols in the United States through a combination of political satire and popular ...

For instance, in the 2024 Democratic National Convention, the donkey was spot on merchandise on sale at the party's website. The origins of these symbols date back over a century to political ...

By the end of the 19th century both the Republican elephant and the Democrat donkey were firmly associated with the parties thanks to their use in cartoons in large circulation newspapers.

Of course, we’re talking about the elephant and donkey, with the former representing the Republican Party and the latter as the symbol of the Democrats. But why have these animals long been ...

The Democratic donkey and the Republican elephant are two of the most recognizable symbols in American politics, representing the two major political parties in the United States. But why were these ...

Former Democratic Michigan State Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet is projected by the Associated Press to defeat former Trump administration official Paul Junge on Tuesday in the open race for Michigan ...

Democrats are mourning the loss of the 2024 presidential race as Donald Trump has officially reached the 270 Electoral College votes needed to secure another term in the White House. CNN's ...

While many states vote fairly consistently for either Democrats or Republicans, both parties see a chance to win in the battlegrounds and invest a huge amount of money and time into campaigning in ...

Democratic leaders should acknowledge that it was a bad idea to fight ire with ire. Tim Walz calling conservatives “weird” was risky. It was understandable, but risky. Joe Biden calling Trump ...

or, "Why is that donkey dressed like Uncle Sam?" The donkey has long represented the Democratic Party, just as the elephant is known to represent Republicans. How exactly did this come to be?