[txrangerette]

The US parties do have symbols; the Democrat symbol is a Donkey, the Republican symbol is an Elephant.

[Betaille]

"the Democrat symbol is a Donkey, the Republican symbol is an Elephant"

Those were meant as, and still are, a joke. They don't really invoke any passion or enthusiasm.

[CyberAnt]

Donkey = JACKASS! Which the democrats prove daily.