U.S. Political Parties – Democratic Party
Nickname: Dems
Animal or symbol: Donkey
Party Start Date: 1830 (the oldest political party in the U.S., broke off from the Democratic-Republicans)
Significant members:
• Historical: Andrew Jackson
• Modern: Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Contemporary: Barack Obama
Current alignment: Liberal to progressive, some centrist
Stances: Vary, but generally in favor of social safety nets, environmental protection and equal economic opportunity.
Party color(s): Blue (since 2000, due to the 2000 electoral map)
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