Why is the Demoratic Symbol a donkey and the Republican Symbol an elephant? What is the history of the political party symbols? What is the story behind the animal mascots of our major parties? Here ...

The donkey and elephant became political symbols in the United States through a combination of political satire and popular culture, primarily driven by cartoonists in the 19th century. Here's how ...

ATLANTA — It's election season once again, and you may ask, "Why is that elephant waving an American flag with its trunk?" or, "Why is that donkey dressed like Uncle Sam?" The donkey has long ...

We're also following this very important news. The bobbleheads to commemorate this summer's Republican and Democratic national conventions are out. They are from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame.

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., -- Inside the Bucks County Republican headquarters, you can't escape the elephant in the room. From elephants made of Coca-Cola, cups emblazed with the trunk, to one holding up a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Republicans and Democrats gather at their conventions, people will be sporting traditional symbols dating back almost two ...

Election year spectacles involving wacky signs and costumes are not a new phenomenon. In July of 1912, a photographer for the Brooklyn Daily Eagle captured an election themed tableau on the Coney ...

Before the Democratic and Republican parties were symbolized by a donkey and an elephant, respectively, other animals had their turn in the spotlight. When this Nov. 8, 1949 photo was taken, Joan ...