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Puppy-Elect Vows to Change Partisan Politics

Otis the dog, a newly elected member of the Texas House of Representatives representing Lubbock county and the 84th district, has vowed to bring change to the statehouse.

“When Otis arrives in Austin to start the new term next year,” said campaign manager Kay Flatley, who is serving as the leader of the puppy’s transition team, “he’ll bring a new energy and view to the capitol. No more red or blue, but just the attitude that we need to work together and get things done.”

Flatley said that Otis, who is described as a conservative Democrat on his Wikipedia page, plans to reach across the aisle to push the issues he campaigned on. 

“That’s easier said than done,” said Texas political insider and former aide to the speaker of the House, Tom Cardoza. “Texas Republicans have nearly a supermajority in the House. Look, Otis is a really good dog, and it’s nice for him to say he’s going to try to work across the aisle, but in most cases, his vote just isn’t needed, so it’s going to be hard for him to push his agenda, especially as a newcomer.”

Via TREVORtheSAXman.

Puppy Gets Job at French Bistro

by Anna Washenko, FluffPo Correspondent

Butterscotch the dog recently entered the workforce in Washington, D.C., after landing an entry-level position at a newly opened French bistro.

Chez Marie was a long-awaited addition to the trendy Adams Morgan neighborhood, and most of the staff positions were snapped up quickly. Yet, despite the tough competition and a substandard resume, Butterscotch found himself working as a janitor.

“Actually, we never officially hired him,” Chez Marie manager Eloise Tatin said. “He just appeared one afternoon after the brunch rush and licked up all the crumbs on the patio. But the waitstaff thought he was adorable, so we kept him around. Don’t tell him, but next week we’re going to promote him to dishwasher – I think he’ll love that.”

Via Angela Antunes.

PHOTO OP: Lend me a Paw

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