Ever wonder why the Democratic Party uses a donkey and the GOP uses an elephant? The answer is more dramatic—and more humorous—than you might expect. These symbols were born out of political mockery, ...

The above names are two of over 100 synonyms that apply to the “elephant” and “donkey” symbols of the Republican and Democrat political parties. The historical origins of the present use of the terms ...

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 ...

In response to "Parade-goer happy to see GOP's elephant, party regulars come out," Wednesday Viewpoints: Sorry to burst your bubble, but the oversized Dumbo and/or donkey in any parade won't make a ...