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<em>The Atlantic</em> Politics Daily: Pet Issues

Political pets can be tied up in complicated ways with public perception of the politician. Plus: Meet the Bernie bros turned Liz lads.

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The Democrats running for president But for the candidates’ dogs, the competition may be even more ruff (sorry). The enthusiasm with which candidates trot out their animals seems to reveal

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