Hmmmmm. Let's examine this question. Who keeps electing and re-electing Democrats?
Many people think Democrats don't value tradition, but in election turnouts, they truly do. That's why people keep voting for them, year after year, century after century - even long after they're dead (the voters, I mean. Not - usually - the Democrats being elected).
Technically, the "electees" are dead too, from the neck up.....(i.e. Teddy and Johnnie...)