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
Social Democratic Party of India 375 seats and won 74 seats and secured 2nd position in 97 places. Thus it has gradually strengthening its political base in Karnataka state. Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) contested 30 seats in the May 16 Assembly polls with the slogan 'driving out selfish politics and protecting public welfare politics' in the 'Gas Cylinder' symbol. Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) contested 24 seats in the May 2013 Assembly polls, 7 were contesting from Dakshina Kannada district and it is followed by Bangalore where its 5 candidates were contesting. Its state president Abdul Majeed is fighting the three-time legislator