Bo Obama gets four more years, but probably without a canine playmate
The last time Barack Obama won a presidential election, he promised his daughters the family would get a dog.
This time, President Obama told Sasha and Malia how proud he was of them during his victory speech — but that they shouldn’t expect a second dog.
Looking at his word choice, though, he didn’t seem to totally rule it out:
“… And I am so proud of you guys. But I will say that, for now, one dog’s probably enough.”
Between the “probably” and the “for now,” he seems to leave the door open.
You can read the full transcript of his victory speech a lot of places — even on Fox News.
According to the latest numbers, Obama garnered 303 electoral votes, compared to 206 for Romney, the Republican candidate who, long ago on a family vacation, once transported his Irish setter, Seamus, in a crate on the roof of his car.
Last night’s victory means Bo, the Obama’s Portuguese water dog, gets four more years in the White House, whose lawn, we’d note, seems plenty big for another dog or two.
(Photos: Top photo, Associated Press; Bo photo, White House)
Posted by jwoestendiek November 7th, 2012 under Muttsblog.
Tags: animals, barack obama, bo, dogs, election, malia, obama, pets, portuguese water dog, presidency, president, reelection, results, sasha, seamus, speech, victory
Comments
Comment from Ruth Mandelbaum
Time November 7, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Well, if Bo can’t have a playmate, at least the family should treat him to some Evermore Food for dogs! Bo would love it!
http://www.evermorepetfood.com
This is a new business started by two women, both University of Chicago graduates. Evermore is made in a USDA kitchen with the same ingredients that are used in food for people. The animals used in the food are humanely raised. Proteins are antibiotic and hormone free. Ingredients are organic or of equivalent quality. Evermore is completely sourced, cooked and packaged in the USA. Now available at retailers in the Northeast, extending down to the capital district. Check it out!
Comment from jwoestendiek
Time November 7, 2012 at 12:26 pm
And perhaps I could treat you, just this once, to some free advertising in the guise of a comment.
We’d be happpy to offer you the paid kind, too.
john / ohmidog!
Comment from Ruth Mandelbaum
Time November 7, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Yes, I admit, this was a commercial, and I posted it without getting permission from my daughter. This is my daughter’s company, and as soon as it can be afforded, advertising will be paid for. I am just trying to help out. I know that the Obama administration wants small businesses to succeed, but in this climate it is pretty impossible for a start up to get funding, so family support is depended on. Both of the owners of this company attended the University of Chicago, and my daughter was there while now President Obama was teaching constitutional law, so they do feel a very strong connection. Thank you John at ohmidog for being willing to post this. I actually got your article because Evermore had posted it on their Facebook page. I am certainly going to like yours!
Comment from vida
Time November 7, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Somewhere the spirit of seamus is smiling. And yea for helpful mothers who support their daughters work, that is a nice thing! Going to check the facebook page.
Comment from Diane McCornack
Time November 7, 2012 at 9:33 am
Perhaps THIS time he could consider a rescue dog????????????