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The modern Democratic party was founded in 1828, after one of the most bitter Presidential campaigns in American history. Possibly the most bitter. Trump looks like a piker compared to the rhetoric which flew around in 1828.
The hatred and vitriol spewed toward Jackson's wife was so cruel it literally killed her.
Right out of the gate, the Democratic Party opposed monied interests and fought for the little guy, especially farmers.
The hatred and vitriol spewed toward Jackson's wife was so cruel it literally killed her.
Right out of the gate, the Democratic Party opposed monied interests and fought for the little guy, especially farmers.