But the deck is stacked against them.

Unfortunately, rules of the “50 Most Beautiful” dictate that the competition is open only to those who “regularly work on Capitol Hill.” So start applying for Hill-related gigs now, Rusty and Bao Bao, and maybe next year could be your most beautiful yet.

It’s just not fair.

Read more about Rusty and Bao Bao being submitted to the Hill’s 50MB [for real].