Here's how each symbol came to be associated with the Democratic and Republican parties: Origins: The donkey first became associated with the Democratic Party during Andrew Jackson's presidential ...

The governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, has been re-elected by a huge margin fuelling speculation that he will take on Donald Trump in a bid to become the Republican presidential candidate in 2024.

The image resonated with the party and its supporters, solidifying the elephant as a symbol of Republican ideals. Much like the donkey, the elephant conveys the qualities the party aspires to ...