1) Who did George Bush accuse of being "a card-carrying member" of
the American Civil Liberties Union, in 1988?
2) What presidential election year saw Republicans dub Democrats the
party of "Communism, Corruption and Korea"?
3) What symbol was first linked to the Democratic party in an 1870 cartoon by Thomas Nast?
4) The Democratic convention in New York in 1924 was the longest in history . How long was it?
5) The Democratic convention in Baltimore in 1872 was the shortest in history How long was it?-
6) The first Democratic convention was held where?
7) Has the Democratic Party ever accepted the donkey as its symbol?
8) Has the Republican Party every accepted the elephant as its symbol?
9) He was first elected to the U.S. House from South Dakota in 1978 where he served until he was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986. In June 2001 he became the Majority Leader of the Senate when Senator James Jeffords left the Republican party to become an Independent. Who was it?
10) She was first elected to Congress in 1964 and was a major driving force behind the "Title IX" non-discrimination law. Who was it?
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ANSWERS:
1) Michael Dukakis.
2) 1952.
3) : A donkey.
4) -- 17 days.
5) - six hours
6) in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1832 at which President Andrew Jackson was nominated for a second term.
7) No. Although the Democrats have never officially adopted the donkey as a party symbol, they have used various donkey designs on publications over the years. the Democrats claim it is humble, homely, smart, courageous and lovable.
8) Yes. the Republicans think it is dignified, strong and intelligent.
Further: The Democrats think of the elephant as bungling, stupid, pompous and conservative -- On the other hand, the Republicans regard the donkey as stubborn, silly and ridiculous --
9. Tom Daschle.
10) Patsy Mink. Patsy Mink was 74 at the time of her death on September 28, 2002.