It is indeed amusing to know the Democratic Party is not afraid to be branded as jackass once again.

According to Reuters, it has concluded its search for the finest donkey to play as the official live mascot during the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Out of 10 candidates, the 7-year-old donkey named Mordecai was declared winner of such prestigious and entertaining event. Democrats believe the donkey symbolizes the ideal candidate for it has the “right amount of vigor and energy, a cool temper but feisty when you need to be.”

The strong connection between the Democratic Party and donkeys existed as early as 1828 when the detractors of Andrew Jackson labeled him as “jackass” during a presidential campaign. Thanks to his great wit, he was able to around the situation by making this donkey a symbol of his courage and humility. From that day on, this animal has played a big role in this political faction.

As expected, the Republicans mock the donkey for it is ridiculous, silly and stubborn. That’s why this group uses the elephant as official symbol because of its intelligence, strength and dignified persona. Naturally, Democrats have a strong repugnance for elephants, regarding it as stupid, conservative, awkward and arrogant.

Andrew Jackson may have outsmarted his enemies with his witty maneuver about being a jackass. However, times are changing and the use of the word jackass is strongly associated with the TV series of crazy people performing stupid pranks and self-mutilating stunts.

Via 2008 Democratic National Convention

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