Did Kristi Noem think murdering a dog would come across as endearing?

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Gheb posted...
I'm convinced that she realized she had a really good chance of being Trump's VP pick and didn't want it. This was her emergency exit.
I see it the opposite way around -- this sick stunt makes her the clear front runner to be Trump's VP pick.
"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." -- 1984