Why is the democratic party of government symbolized by a donkey? Why is the republican party of government symbolized by an elephant?
2007-10-17 11:12:38 · 5 answers · asked by Brian T 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
It has been traced back to the political cartoons that were used over 100 years ago. I don't remember which cartoonist used the symbols or why he picked the ones which he did, but those symbols have been used ever since.
2007-10-17 11:17:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Donkey= Humble
Elephant= Hateful
2007-10-17 18:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by Brandon ツ 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Because Donkeys "kick up a fuss" when they see an Injustice; and Elephants "never forget" when something BAD is done to them. ... So Which are YOU??? :)
2007-10-17 18:22:55 · answer #3 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know, but I'm kinda hating both of them a lot right now (with the exception of Ron Paul).
2007-10-17 18:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
[Why is the democratic party of government symbolized by a donkey? ]
Donkeys are also known as "jackasses".
2007-10-17 18:15:21 · answer #5 · answered by Lavrenti Beria 6 · 2⤊ 5⤋