# New-look Dems need fluffy friends to avoid ruff road to White House in 2028

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/new-look-dems-need-fluffy-friends-to-avoid-ruff-road-to-white-house-in-2028/
- Published: 2026-11-05T01:32:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T02:23:23+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/opinion/new-look-dems-need-fluffy-friends-to-avoid-ruff-road-to-white-house-in-2028/
- Topics: Americas, Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- The writer says dogs can make politicians seem more caring.
- Thirty-one of America’s 45 presidents have had dogs.
- A Yorkie’s antics provide comic examples of pet unpredictability.

## Summary

The opinion article argues that Democratic leaders seeking the White House in 2028 could benefit from having dogs, which can make politicians appear warmer and more approachable. It presents presidential pets as a political image asset, while using humorous personal stories about the writer’s Yorkshire terrier to illustrate the unpredictability of dogs.

The article says 31 of America’s 45 presidents have had dogs, naming pets owned by George Washington, Barack Obama, Warren Harding and Joe Biden. It describes dogs as loyal companions that need attention and care, and suggests their affectionate image contrasts with politicians seen as ambitious or aloof. The piece is commentary rather than a report on a specific campaign or policy.

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