This year, we have incoming West Virginia Republican Jim Justice. Like many exceptionally rich people, Justice, who inherited a coal empire from his father, likes to bring his dog everywhere he goes.

Senator-elect Jim Justice of West Virginia was informed Tuesday that he could not bring his famous English bulldog, Babydog, to the Senate floor, Axios reported.

Senator-elect Jim Justice's office has clarified reports that his famous pooch Babydog was banned from the Senate floor, saying Justice never intended to bring the dog onto the floor.

West Virginia Governor told he can't bring his bulldog "Babydog" on Senate Floor during orientation, Justice said he was aware

A mainstay in West Virginia politics and celebrity hound Babydog Justice may not accompany Senator-elect Jim Justice on the floor where the legislative body votes, according to reporting from Axios.

Incoming Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) was told he could not bring his bulldog "Babydog" onto the Senate floor on Tuesday during orientation, three sources in the room tell Axios. Why it matters: Babydog is a political celebrity,