During a Senate Energy Committee hearing, Babydog, the English bulldog belonging to Sen. Jim Justice, was humorously presented as a unifying presence. Justice held her up to the microphone, suggesting that Babydog humanizes politicians, and conveyed her message of love and acceptance for all, regardless of political affiliation. The committee welcomed this lighthearted atmosphere, embodying a moment of bipartisanship that often feels absent. Babydog, celebrated for her online popularity and appearances on Capitol Hill, was referred to as the '101st senator' by Justice, underscoring her emblematic role in fostering camaraderie.
"This little rascal has done something that I think is really important to all of us. All of us on this committee ... all of us across this city. She humanizes us," Justice said as Babydog panted into the microphone seemingly in approval, her wrinkled brow and the stoic expression on her jowly visage punctuating the junior senator's words.
"She would say just this: If you're rich or poor, or a kid or an adult, or, God forbid a Republican or a Democrat, she still loves you," he said on her behalf.
"Thank you, Senator Justice, Babydog's testimony will be admitted into the record without objection," said committee chairman Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), drawing laughs from the audience.
Babydog, 5, whom Justice has tongue-in-cheek anointed the "101st senator," has become something of an unofficial Capitol Hill mascot in recent weeks, appearing at a handful of committee hearings and even on the Senate floor.
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