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How did the major political parties get their colors?
How did the 2 major political parties get their colors? 02:55 ST. PAUL, Minn. — As the votes are tallied on election night and maps show which presidential candidate has a lead in each state ...
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Who's blue and who's red? A look at how political colors came to be
Before that, the color distinction would switch each presidential election cycle. Here's a look at how red and blue became the colors of the election and why it changed to signify certain parties.
Winnipeg Free Press3dOpinion
Tax dollars shouldn’t fund political ads
The Manitoba NDP government spent more than $94,000 of taxpayers’ money on billboard ads promoting its universal school meal ...
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Colours, slogans, and names: Of political parties relaunched with ... - MSN
A new party was born in Kenya a few days ago with Martha Karua’s unveiling of the People’s Liberation Party ... Colours, slogans, and names: Of political parties relaunched with little ...
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When Republicans Became 'Red' and Democrats Became 'Blue'
The 2000 presidential election cemented the color-coded nature of political parties. Prior to that race, the colors were often reversed on electoral maps. Jodi Enda; Updated by Meilan Solly.
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How Britain’s political parties got their colors - CNN
With the UK’s general election just days away, British voters have seen their TV screens, mailboxes and newsfeeds fill with color. Just like commercial brands, political parties know that using ...
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A guide to Germany's political parties and their colours
German political parties are often referred to by their representative colours, which determine what a coalition government is called. Here are the leading parties' colours to help you keep ...