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Politicians Prop Up Pets to Win Over Voters

President Bill Clinton's cat Socks peers over the podium in the White House briefing room in Washington. (AP Photo/Marcy Nighswander, File)

By    |   Thursday, 26 August 2021 06:34 AM EDT

Politicians have long used their four-legged family members to help win over voters – but from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo to President Joe Biden, the recent history of pooch PR has proven problematic when the cameras aren’t around.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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Politicians have long used their four-legged family members to help win over voters - but from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo to President Joe Biden, the recent history of pooch PR has proven problematic when the cameras aren't around. On Thursday, expect to see your social media feed...
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