Blue Dog Democrats may have lost power in Congress, but one border collie in Kentucky is living it up as a mayor for life, and this is one politician who doesn't mind being called a bitch.
Meet Lucy Lou, the four-legged, tail-wagging chief executive of Rabbit Hash, Ky., a tiny unincorporated hamlet on the Ohio River, elected in 2008 in a tight election pitting several canine candidates against one cat, one opossum, one jackass and one human.
The top dog has few responsibilities for the ceremonial gig, but that doesn't mean she's lying down on the job.
Last week, a Reader's Digest contingent rolled into town to honor the small town as part of its We Hear You America 100-city tour, in promotion of the recently updated Off the Beaten Path travel guide.
She's famous for greeting the public, said Terrie Markesbery, manager of the historic Rabbit Hash General Store, one of seven buildings in the three-acre village. When you get out of the car, she comes right up to you.
Alpha dog Lucy Lou's itinerary calls for frequent public appearances, often at the local animal shelter, Markesbery told AOL News.
She's perfect for the job. It's a low-paying, highly visible position, Markesbery said. She has to do a lot of footwork.
Full story link: http://www.aolnews.com/2011/02/09/ruff-politics-kentucky-mayor-lucy-lou-is-a-real-dog/
Meet Lucy Lou, the four-legged, tail-wagging chief executive of Rabbit Hash, Ky., a tiny unincorporated hamlet on the Ohio River, elected in 2008 in a tight election pitting several canine candidates against one cat, one opossum, one jackass and one human.
The top dog has few responsibilities for the ceremonial gig, but that doesn't mean she's lying down on the job.
Last week, a Reader's Digest contingent rolled into town to honor the small town as part of its We Hear You America 100-city tour, in promotion of the recently updated Off the Beaten Path travel guide.
She's famous for greeting the public, said Terrie Markesbery, manager of the historic Rabbit Hash General Store, one of seven buildings in the three-acre village. When you get out of the car, she comes right up to you.
Alpha dog Lucy Lou's itinerary calls for frequent public appearances, often at the local animal shelter, Markesbery told AOL News.
She's perfect for the job. It's a low-paying, highly visible position, Markesbery said. She has to do a lot of footwork.
Full story link: http://www.aolnews.com/2011/02/09/ruff-politics-kentucky-mayor-lucy-lou-is-a-real-dog/
