The donkey and elephant ... symbolizing the Democrats attempting to intimidate their opponents. Origins: The elephant became associated with the Republican Party also thanks to Thomas Nast.

The most dangerous place to stand in Michigan is between the stampede of Democrats and Republicans getting ready to run for Gary Peters' Senate seat.

German-born political cartoonist Thomas Nast gave America some of its most enduring symbols: the Republican elephant, the Democratic donkey, and Uncle Sam. Publishing regularly in Harper's Weekly ...

German-born political cartoonist Thomas Nast gave America some of its most enduring symbols: the Republican elephant, the Democratic donkey, and Uncle Sam. Publishing regularly in Harper's Weekly ...