Great dane running for mayor of Philadelphia

    Another Philadelphia mayoral candidate has emerged. Truman Lijek can be seen around Rittenhouse Square kissing babies and admiring birds. He’s already got a campaign manager and a bodyguard, and enjoys spending Saturdays at Fitler Square Farmers Market.

    Truman Lijek is a dog. And he’s running for mayor. That coin’s never been done.

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