Why Florida’s Democratic Party ditched the donkey for a panther logo

Florida always does things a little differently, and the state’s Democratic Party is no exception. The party just announced its ditching the donkey, a longtime party symbol, for something a little closer to home, as it attempts to claw back votes this election year. A panther. The official state animal, the Florida panther was once on the verge of extinction. But it’s seen a resurgence: their population has grown from about two dozen to more than 200 as of 2021. Now, Florida...