The Nation - News from Dec. 3, 1985
The Democratic Party has no plans to renounce the sturdy, stubborn donkey, the Democratic National Committee’s press secretary said. “We’re not shunning the donkey,” said Terry Michael. “We love the donkey.” Michael’s declaration of affection was provoked by reports that the party was retiring the donkey as “the official symbol of the party” and replacing it with a new logo.
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