All you need to know about American election
7 Nov 2012 2:05 AM GMT
Ever wondered why the mascot of the Democrats is a donkey? Why Republicans are linked to the colour red? And what happens if the US presidential elections end in a tie?
If you have been baffled why the presidential elections in the US are always held in November, and always on Tuesdays, the answer might lie in the weather, harvests and worship. Back when voters travelled to the polls by horse, Tuesday was an ideal day because it allowed people to worship on Sunday, ride to their county seat on Monday and vote on Tuesday - all before market day, Wednesday, the CNN reported. The month of November also fit nicely between harvest time and brutal winter weather - which can be especially bad for those trudging along by horse and buggy. Experts have also answered why donkey is the mascot for the Democratic party.
In 1828, Democrat Andrew Jackson's critics called him a ‘jackass’ because of his populist views and his slogan.
If you have been baffled why the presidential elections in the US are always held in November, and always on Tuesdays, the answer might lie in the weather, harvests and worship. Back when voters travelled to the polls by horse, Tuesday was an ideal day because it allowed people to worship on Sunday, ride to their county seat on Monday and vote on Tuesday - all before market day, Wednesday, the CNN reported. The month of November also fit nicely between harvest time and brutal winter weather - which can be especially bad for those trudging along by horse and buggy. Experts have also answered why donkey is the mascot for the Democratic party.
In 1828, Democrat Andrew Jackson's critics called him a ‘jackass’ because of his populist views and his slogan.
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