Got dogs?

How can the GOP counter Obama’s appeal to a country weary of war, economic crisis, incompetence and mindless ideological attacks? Here’s Bill Kristol’s brilliant solution:

And it wouldn’t hurt for Governors Sarah Palin, Mitch Daniels, Bobby Jindal and the other possible 2012 G.O.P. nominees to begin bringing some puppies home for their kids.

No, really. I’ve heard rumblings about Kristol’s NYT contract not being renewed at the end of this year. This is the man who brought us Palin. He is indispensable to our cause. Perhaps a letter writing campaign to retain him is in order.

[Cross-posted at Betty Cracker]

Posted by Betty Cracker on 11/10/08 at 07:56 AM • Permalink

Categories: Politics • Election '08 • St. McSame • Barack Obama • Editorials • PUMAs • Our Stupid Media • Sarah Palin •

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Mitch Daniels? I follow this bullshit closer than most people and that’s the first time I’ve seen his name brought up.

And Sarah can’t get a puppy because she’d kill it.

Comment by Kevin K. on 11/10/08 at 08:33 AM

Lots of discussion about what kind of dog the Obama girls should get. It’s a simple conclusion that Sarah needs an Alaskan Huss(k)y…

but I’m thinking she may need to trump the dog all together. What would be the appropriate pet for Piper Palin?

Comment by dewberry on 11/10/08 at 08:41 AM

What would be the appropriate pet for Piper Palin?

Lindsey Graham?

Comment by Kevin K. on 11/10/08 at 08:44 AM

Lindsey Graham?

Her own personal lapdog? So many folks lined up for that job.

Comment by dewberry on 11/10/08 at 09:05 AM

How about a Python Spirit? I’m sure Pastor Muthee could hook her up.

Comment by Betty Cracker on 11/10/08 at 09:45 AM

Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot?

Perhaps a letter writing campaign to retain him is in order.

You’re right, but I’m not sure I could pull that one off without laughing so hard I need oxygen.

Comment by hunger tallest palin on 11/10/08 at 10:34 AM

Would be thrilled if Kristol was fired from The New York Times.

As for Republican hopefuls adopting dogs, I think dog adoption, particularly shelter/rescue dog adoption, should be a bipartisan or nonpartisan issue.

Just because they don’t make good leaders or governors or presidents doesn’t mean Republicans can’t make excellent dog owners. They could sure use some unconditional love right now.

Comment by J. on 11/10/08 at 12:07 PM

Depends on the Republican, J. Remember Mitt’s poor beshitted Irish Setter, strapped to the roof of a car for a long road trip? Still, I suppose the poor beast was better off lashed to Romney’s roof than relegated to the shelter. And you’re right: The great thing about dogs is that they love everyone, regardless of merit.