Dog

"Dog" is chiefly known for his involvement in the 2020 June Election and later January 2023 election, where he maintained a friendly rivalry with The President. He was the the Vice President between the years of 2020 and 2022, but failed to maintain the title after 2023.
==History==
Dog grew up in the Prototerra slums, a human settlement directly next to the planet of Ioblia. Due to the odd and not entirely hospitable nature of Ioblia, the settlement was frequently inundated with poisonous vapors, caustic energies, and stray gravel. Some believe this hazardous neighbor bore the responsibility for the hostile status of Dog's homeworld, but for Dog, the environmental concerns took a backseat to the social ones. 
Dog learned the hard way what a few corrupted leaders can do to a world under their feet, and how poor circumstances breed evil people. He and others struggled under conditions few canines had ever known, and it is theorized his sapience rose out of the right combination of physical and mental stressors over extended periods. When Dog gathered enough currency, he made a deal with an Ioblian resident by the name of "Dr. Cargle" and fled to the original Terra (Earth). There he vowed to ensure environmental conditions would never approach those he suffered through in his childhood.
Dog willingly forfeited the race against The President in 2020 when he saw the similarities between their ideals. His impressive maturity allowed him to accept that his opponent represented his principles even more than he did.
Dog later ran in the 2023 election with more refined and focused values that differed from his rival. While he did not succeed in the election, he gained the respect of many new runners and maintained his friendship with the former president. More information can be found on his rival's page, while a story detailing the events of this election can be viewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j_9I8TFLggVSP1H5vIWmE59QWiQS7fHFBJHKbwg4qB4/edit?usp=sharing
== Trivia ==
* Dog's collar is worn by choice and symbolizes his devotion. It has the letters "A New Earth" written under "owner:"
*As seen in "The Election", Dog's barks translate directly into oddly worded English phrases and he uses frequent dog and pet similes in his speeches.
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