In reply to Candace CC. Judging by the averse reaction this triggered across the political spectrum, I find it incredible that a person this close to being a VP pick doesn't have a decent editor on her team. This was no brainer. Cut it!
In reply to Narrativa. I'm willing to grant that working farmers and ranchers who have work dogs have a different relationship with the animal than a pet owner. That is not the situation Ms. Noem describes in her "book."