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
Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands of one independent and was seeking the support of two others – ‘Aisake Valu Eke and Sunia Fili – by offering them cabinet posts. Following the elections, Niuas MP Sosefo Fe’aomoeata Vakata reportedly quit the party to become an independent and support a noble candidate as Prime Minister. Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands The Democratic Party of the Friendly Islands (Tongan: "Paati Temokalati 'a e 'Otu Motu 'Anga'ofa") is a political party in Tonga. The party's leader is 'Akilisi Pohiva. The party was launched in September 2010, and included several sitting People's Representatives who were part of the Human