A 25-foot inflatable balloon of Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s (D-Mass.) dog, Bailey, made an appearance on the presidential campaign trail in Iowa on Friday as part of a growing bid to name him “First Dog.”
The balloon was seen in Des Moines ahead of the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration, formerly known as the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, which is seen as an important campaign event ahead of the state’s caucuses.
Supporters reportedly began cheering “First Dog Bailey” during her pre-dinner rally, according to a Des Moines Register reporter.
The balloon was seen adorned with two pennies on the collar, similar to what Bailey was dressed up as on Halloween.
Warren shared a video of her “Two Cents” dog on Instagram.
Bailey has been a staple on Warren’s social media accounts since the senator received the dog last July as a surprise gift from her husband, Bruce Mann.
The pup frequently joins her in traveling for her 2020 bid, and there is even a text alert system through her presidential campaign to get frequent photos of the golden retriever.
The pooch is named after George Bailey, the community banker in the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
President Trump is the first commander in chief in more than 100 years not to have an official White House pet