Democratic Party (United States) but the name "Democratic Party" was eventually settled upon and became the official name in 1844. Members of the party are called "Democrats" or "Dems". The term "Democrat Party" has also been in local use, but has usually been used by opponents since 1952 as a disparaging term. The most common mascot symbol for the party has been the donkey, or jackass. Andrew Jackson's enemies twisted his name to "jackass" as a term of ridicule regarding a stupid and stubborn animal. However, the Democrats liked the common-man implications and picked it up too, therefore the image persisted and evolved. Its
Leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany Executive. This challenge, in german called "Kampfabstimmung" has only happened twice before once in 1993 and once in 1995 A list of leaders (including acting leaders) since 1949. Leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany The Leader of the Social Democratic Party ("Vorsitzender der Sozialdemokratischen Partei Deutschlands") is the most senior political figure within the Social Democratic Party of Germany. Since 22 April 2018, the office has been held by Andrea Nahles; who is the first female leader of the party. The Leader of the Social Democratic Party is supported by a General Secretary, which since December 2017 has