West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and his English bulldog Babydog stole the show at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night. The 4-year-old pup made her RNC debut and predicted a Republican victory in the upcoming election. Babydog was wheeled around the convention floor in a yellow wagon and even has her own merchandise.
Babydog, who was gifted to Justice and his wife by their children in 2019, has become a familiar face in West Virginia politics and has even been the face of a COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes. Despite originally being named by a cute mix-up from the governor’s grandson, Babydog has become a powerful political symbol for Justice.
The English bulldog has even clapped back at actress Bette Midler on the statehouse floor and has captured the hearts of West Virginians. Babydog’s popularity has even been jokingly credited with giving Justice an extra ten points on his approval rating. While Justice has faced criticism for switching parties and is not always seen as a typical Republican, Babydog humanizes him and has become a beloved figure in West Virginia’s political landscape.
With a tribute on a new mural under the state Capitol dome, Babydog’s place in West Virginia history has been cemented. And if Justice wins a Senate seat, he has promised that Babydog will have a spot in Washington, DC. The English bulldog has become a political star in her own right and continues to delight fans with her presence in the political arena.
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