Republican Party of Florida "…comes off less like a joke and more like an intentional smear." The mascot symbol, historically, is the elephant. A political cartoon by Thomas Nast, published in "Harper's Weekly" on November 7, 1874, is considered the first important use of the symbol. In the early 20th century, the usual symbol of the Republican Party in Midwestern states such as Indiana and Ohio was the eagle, as opposed to the Democratic rooster. This symbol still appears on Indiana ballots. After the 2000 election, the color red became associated with the GOP although it has not been officially adopted by the party.
Alabama Republican Party as one of the more staunchly [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] states in the nation. According to The Gallup polling organization, Alabama is the eighth most Republican state in the nation [[Category:Politics of Alabama]] [[Category:Republican Party (United States) by state|Alabama]] [[Category:Political parties in Alabama]] Alabama Republican Party The Alabama Republican Party is the state affiliate of the Republican Party in Alabama. It is the dominant political party in Alabama. The state party is governed by the Alabama Republican Executive Committee. The committee usually meets twice a year. Composed of more than 400 members, it is likely the largest Executive Committee in