The Constitution Party Created Their Mascot, But Why?

The use of mascots in political communication is a common practice, with Democrats and Democratic candidates often adopting the donkey as their unofficial mascot. The elephant, on the other hand, has been associated with the Republican Party since it was shown celebrating Union victories in an 1864 advertisement. Both symbols were popularized by Thomas Nast, the best-known political cartoonist of his time, in 1870.

The Democratic donkey was first used in an illustration for Harper’s Weekly in 1870. Opponents of the Democratic Party view the mascot as lacking intelligence, strength, and often loud and stubborn. However, for the Democrats, the donkey represents the party’s values and principles.

The Constitution Party, founded in 1992 as the US Taxpayers Party, is an ultra-conservative political party that promotes a conservative approach. The mascot of the Constitution Party is a bald eagle, as the eagle is the official bird of the party.

New party organizations must register with the FEC when raising or spending money over certain thresholds in connection with a federal election. The Libertarian Party (LP) is a classical liberal political party in the United States that promotes civil liberties, non-interventionism, and laissez-faire policies.

In summary, the use of mascots in political communication is a common practice, with the donkey representing the Democratic Party and the elephant representing the Republican Party.