The Democratic Party is a liberal political party in the United States, sitting on the center to center-left of the political spectrum. Founded in 1828, it is the world's oldest active political party
Andrew Jackson was the seventh president (1829–1837) and the first Democratic president.
Martin Van Buren was the eighth president (1837–1841).
James K. Polk was the 11th president (1845–1849). He significantly extended the territory of the United States.
Stephen A. Douglas was a United States senator for Illinois.
Presidential elections were held in the United States on November 6, 2012. Incumbent Democratic president Barack Obama and his running mate, incumbent vice president Joe Biden, were elected to a secon
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Mitt Romney on the campaign trail
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