Political Party: Democrat

The Democratic Party
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History of the Democratic Party
The modern Democratic Party originated the prior Jeffersonian Republican also referred to as the Democratic-Republican. The Democratic-Republican Party was formed in 1792 through the efforts of Thomas Jefferson and other prominent federalists (Formisano, 2015). The party was oriented towards republicanism. It also advocated strict Constitutional observance, opposed the National banking system, and favored weak federal governance, advocated for state rights and interests of the agrarians (Formisano, 2015). The war of 1812 marked the end of the federalists. It left the Democratic-Republican as the stand-alone party in the United States. Its rule ended in the early 1830s following the formation of the Whig Party. The Democratic-Republican Party due to internal conflicts went on to split into several factions due to Successor choices. It became the modern Democratic Party.
Democratic Party’s Official Political Platform
The Democratic Party’s official platform provides immunity to social programs, consumers and labor unions. It also advocates for workplace safety, racial equality, environmental conservation, equal opportunity, clean energy options, fair trade policies and embracing illegal immigrants through citizenship (Democrats, 2018).
Prominent Slogans used by Party Candidates
During Hillary Clintons Campaign, the prominent slogans were ‘Hillary for America, Fighting for us, I’m with her, stronger together and Love trumps Hate’ CITATION Phi16 l 1033 (Bump, 2016).

Democratic Party’s Logo

The kicking donkey embodies the Democratic Party. They adopted the cartoon from Thomas Nast’s work on the Jack ass ‘kicking a dead lion’ symbolizing stubbornness.
Democrat Member
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President Franklin Roosevelt ‘happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.’
Party’s Demographics
African-Americans according to the Pew Research have been more supportive of the Democratic Party judged by the 84% support CITATION Pew18 l 1033 (Pew Research Center, 2018). Only a portion of 8% supports the Republicans. Whites, on the other hand, are oriented towards the Republican Party with 51%.
Personal Reactions
I support the Democrats view on economic liberalism and racial equity. Encouraging wealth distribution among Americans not only encourages economic development but also acts to improve standards of living.
Cartoon on Obama care
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References
Bump, P. (2016). Hillary Clinton’s 84 proposed campaign slogans, ranked. Retrieved from The Fix: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/10/19/hillary-clintons-84-proposed-campaign-slogans-ranked/?utm_term=.2bd28e0422f7Democrats. (2018). Party Platform – Democrats. Retrieved from https://democrats.org/about/party-platform/
Formisano, R. P. (2015). The Birth of Mass Political Parties: Michigan, 1827-1861. Princeton University Press.
Pew Research Center. (2018). Trends in party affiliation among demographic groups. Retrieved from Pew Research Center: http://www.people-press.org/2018/03/20/1-trends-in-party-affiliation-among-demographic-groups/