OBAMA’S CAMPAIGN PROMISEOBAMA’S CAMPAIGN PROMISE

Now that Barack Obama has won the Presidential election, it is important that we keep his feet to the fire and insist that he honor his campaign promises.

Of critical importance is the breed of puppy he will bring into the White House. It is right and proper that the press keep vigilant on that important issue.

Analysts agree that it is highly unlikely that a Pit Bull will be welcomed in the White House anytime soon, with or without lipstick. Any Alaskan puppy would probably create a negative reaction, even though it may be popular in its own state--in spite of its history of wrong-doing.

What about other breeds? Let’s consider some.

Since people are clamoring for change, a Scottish Terrier would seem to be out, since the Bush’s Miss Beazley and Barney are of that breed. Whatever breed he selects, it must reflect a change in direction.

In considering other breeds, then, would we want an Afghan Hound sleeping the in Lincoln Bedroom? I think not! The President-elect also needs to steer clear of breeds such as the Saluki, Azawakh or Sloughi with their odd names, and their Mid-Eastern, exotic, and possibly anti-American backgrounds.

Lyndon Johnson was too much a tax and spend liberal to make Beagles acceptable to a President with a moderate agenda, particularly since their dominant feature is their ears, which Johnson was wont to take a tug at.

A Mexican Xoloitzcuintli would give the wrong signal as well, though it would be fun to hear the pundits pronounce the name. To be acceptable, it would have to take on an English language name.

Obama could reach across the isle and adopt a Golden Retriever, like Gerald Ford’s dog, Liberty. He was a moderate Republican and maybe that would be taken as a positive gesture by other moderate Republicans.

Obama would certainly want to steer clear of a Checkers episode, with its reminders of Richard Nixon. Also, a black and white dog could spur a debate of whether it’s a black dog with white markings or a white dog with black markings, another unnecessary distraction.

With the tumbling economy, there are sure to be many homeless dogs all across this nation.

Maybe we should send them ALL to Washington.