Donkeys: The Real Life Of The Democratic Party Mascot

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July 25, 2016

Children pet a donkey during the Paris international agricultural fair at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris on Feb. 26, 2015. (Loic Venance/AFP/Getty Images)

The Democratic Party's use of the donkey as its mascot dates back to 1828, when it was first associated with candidate Andrew Jackson. But what's life like for a typical donkey?

Here & Now’s Meghna Chakrabarti speaks with Vicki Croke, host of WBUR’s The Wild Life, about the animal behind the Democratic mascot.

Guest

Vicki Croke, host of WBUR's The Wild Life blog. The Wild Life tweets @TheWildLifeWBUR.

This segment aired on July 25, 2016.