BBB Mascot an Early Indication of Something

Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington poses next to the Build Back Better Bill mascot on Capitol Hill.

I’ve never wanted to be a sports mascot. But seeing the mascot for the pending Build Back Better legislation made me envy the human encased in the costume. The person gets to dance around, be a photo prop, hug kids, shake hands, promote good things, and have their identity concealed – this is as close to a modern-day costumed superhero as it gets.

Oh yes, and hopefully not solve problems with violence.

I’d like to know which human got to wear the costume. I suspect this task was given to the most junior member of some congressional staff, or even an intern. If I was managing this, I would have hired a professional mascot actor to elevate the moment even further.

I’m hoping this bill gets through the Senate, chalking up a win for public policy and democracy.