Pandering? ‘Pet Lovers for Obama’ Gaining Traction
- Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:53pm by
Erica Ritz
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The Obama Administration is famous for its ability to “speak” to voters, making them feel like they personally are a part of something much larger. One of the ways they have accomplished this is by launching various “groups” for Obama, like “Women for Obama“ or ”African Americans for Obama.”
But has the latest group crossed the bridge into ridiculousness? Introducing “Pet Lovers for Obama.”
(Photo: Facebook 'Pet Lovers for Obama' Group)
Launched on BarackObama.com on January 30, the Facebook description says, “This page is dedicated to showcasing the Obama 2012 spirit of our favorite animals and those of us who love them. While this page is run by the Obama 2012 campaign staff, our honorary host is Bo Obama, First Dog.”
The Facebook page, which now has more than 10,000 “likes,” features innumerable pictures of people’s pets with witty political statements like, “[he's a] progressive pit bull“ or ”I bark for Barack.”
Advertisements are even popping up with the “Pet Lovers for Obama” slogan.
This isn’t the first time that Bo Obama has been used in a White House publicity stunt, but some are asking, why now? Are “people with pets” really a significant voting bloc?
Maybe if a clear contrast is presented between how candidates treat their pets.
“Dogs Against Romney” is also beginning to gain traction (its Facebook page already has more than 37,000 “likes”), in an effort to remind voters of Mitt Romney’s decision to transport his dog on the roof of his car back in 1983. The group, which refers to itself as a “Super Pack,” has written:
“Mitt Romney…has admitted he transported his dog strapped to the roof of his car. Furthermore, [he] has recently indicated in the mass media that he does NOT think there was anything wrong with this dangerous practice. DON’T let Mitt Romney set this bad example for America, leading to potentially thousands – even millions – of pet owners adopting this practice.”
So, how do you feel about utilizing animals in elections? Is it pandering, or will it have an effect?
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Comments (174)
momprayn
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 8:01pmYes, these are the pet owners who would like to marry their pets.
Report Post »Don’t think Obama loves pets; my observation is that he probably doesn’t love anyone, anything except himself, golf, basketball and campaigning where he gets a real kick out of spouting all those lies so smoothly , knowing so many believe it – feeds his ego even more.
wewantchillywilly
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:54pmhave you ever seen obama try to walk his dog? it pulls him all over the place. the guy doesn’t even have control over his own dog.
Report Post »GeorgieJo
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 8:07pmEverytime Obummer is on TV—-my dog growls.
OMG 2012
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 8:37pmThe truth will come out eventually that Bo was probably kicked around by Michelle and her momma. None of the Obamas had ever had a dog their entire lives . Now they love em. Yea right
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 8:50pmThe democrats are just scratching the surface. Romney has more skeletons in his closet than tim burton. If oromney gets the nomination, i am making a popcorn run to sam’s club – cuz this will be the most pathetic show on earth…
Report Post »cosette
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 9:06pmThat’s the first dog? I thought Michelle held that position. Woof!
Report Post »IndyGuy
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 9:19pmEvery time I see Obama on the T.V. it costs me a new T.V…..
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:06pmNext thing we are gonna see is Moochelle at a dog shelter saving a puppy from the needle. They actually think we are all mucking idiots
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 10:11pmThis is a call to all Labs to occupy the White House
Report Post »PASSIONFORCHRIST
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:58pmMy CAT would SPRAY HIM!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Hold-Our-Politicians-Accountable
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 12:07amWe the People Demand a Full Scale Investigation into the Eligibility Requirements of President Obama to be President and to run again for a second term.
Report Post »http://www.petition2congress.com/6251/we-people-demand-full-scale-investigation-eligability-requirement/
db321
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 12:10amBlacks, Women and Pet Owners for Obama – Obama is a master at using our tax dollars and entitling groups with it – what this man can give – he can certainly take away. Do you Trust Him?
Take Obama and add any past President to the list – you still have a Man. I do not follow any man – I follow God and God alone – if a man wants my vote – demonstrate that you have morals, ethics, and Godly Values.
If you purposely lie to the American People – you do not get my vote
If you approve giving Guns to Drug Lords and it results in the loss of Innocent lives – you do not get my vote
If you tell Israel to go back to 1967 Borders – you do not get my vote
If you turn American Allies into Enemies – you do not get my vote
If you turn America’s Enemies into Allies – you do not get my vote
If you support Radical Terrorist – you do not get my vote
If you take Tax Payers Money and give it to Companies that donate to your Election – you do not get my vote
If you spend a million dollars hiding your past History – you do not get my vote
I do not care if you want to pay for my Hair Cuts, my food, my house – I will never ever sell out to any man for any amount of money.
My Savor made me a promises that No Man can ever match – beside if you save me even $30 a month – I could not even tithe that money to the Church – God does not want it – it has Blood on it.
The Signs are there – and there are many – if you can’t see it – then you are simply a sell out and you seriously lac
Report Post »MatrixRedPill
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 12:37amUsing Rev. Wright type of logic: Why is The First Dog black on top and white on the bottom?
Report Post »Hmmmmmm……
Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 12:38am@WeWant – What else is new; our POTUS is a coward and a farce across the board.
Report Post »aChameleon
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 1:15amO-blah-blah’s presidency feels like dog years, and November 6th, 2012 feels like an eternity away.
Report Post »The-Monk
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 2:46amI’m a pet lover that has pets but, I‘ll never be one of Obama’s pets. Obama seems to treat Humans as animals and animals as Humans. He’s ass-backwards on most everything he does or thinks about.
Report Post »dutchy
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 3:45amWhat will his campaign stoop to next? Using a dog? What do they think we are now, a bunch of sheep/dogs? As long as O doesn’t have to talk about his FAILING policies, and record!! http://www.tellthetruth.org
Report Post »MYHEROISRON
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 6:46amThat dam dog looks like a hairy Oreo Cookie …
Report Post »jkjk
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 7:14amPoor dog, getting stuck with useless in chief as an owner.
Report Post »Obama Snake Oil Co
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 9:35amWell, lets face it, dogs are democrats. They don’t work, get free food and stay, all the want to do it play, free transporation, expect free medical visits and if you go in debt paying back a vet bill….it doesn’t bother them. I hope this puts things into perspective.
Report Post »nolefan2
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 11:05amAmen! I thought from the beginning that the Obamas got a dog for “show” to be used as a cute photo op every now and then.I think Bo came from Ted Kennedy. Notice how quick the Clintons dumped Socks the cat on Betty Currie when they were out of the WH? If you recall, their dog did not come to a good end. He was run over by a car in Chappaqua. I am a pet lover and have NO intention of joining his little organization.
Report Post »BillyPenn
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:47pmAs the keeper, owner, custodian, and more importantly, the provider and bill payer for three rescued animals, I will add a comment. No, I am not for Obama. All of us dog owners (as the man said) do know one truth. Our dogs create more shovel ready jobs in one day, then Obama has created since he has been in office. Just wondering what the impact would be if we all collectively sent the evidence to the white house ?
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 9:01pmthat would be the wright proper smell…. those CHICKENS have come home to roost.
michelle would be sayin’ to hussien;
dog piles to the left of me….
Report Post »dog piles to the right of me..
here I am stuck right in the middle with you!
Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 12:20amWinner for the BEST POST OF THE YEAR to date!
Report Post »GusMcRae
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:43pmThe pooch has been screwed.
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 8:42pmPoor Bo probably sleeps in the basement
Report Post »shirleyandpearl
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 3:10amhow pathetic… really??? the debbieblabbermouthschulz endorsed p.r. department must know how stupid the average democrat voter is if they assume they will get that many votes based on Obama’s ownership of a dog, though Bo is cute. Wonder if Barry or Moochelle have ever stooped over and cleaned up even one pile in their kingly/queenly lives.
Report Post »cassandra
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:40pmPet Lovers maybe you should ask the obama machine why they promote wind turbines when they kill all those bats and birds ?? that are very important to the ecosystem
Report Post »JACKTHETOAD
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:40pmPathetically desperate or desperately pathetic. You make the call.
Report Post »mccracken
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 8:29pmhttp://petswithnewt.com/home/page
Report Post »doomytram
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 9:25pmCongregation Captains? – Donut lovers for Oblamer? Axelrod and Soros
Report Post »JACKTHETOAD
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 8:23am@ MCCRACKEN – Good link. The same goes for Newt.
Report Post »keaton
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:39pmAfter a few drinks a while back, i propoesd in jest that i would run for office ,on a campaign of giving everyone free vet care. We had a lot of laughs developing that strategy. That will be Obama’s next promise, i bet!
Report Post »youdidthis
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:39pmmy dog , my cats, my goldfish want ‘s him arrested for treason an sedition.
Report Post »their food prices have gone way up.
Stoic one
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 9:24pmAnd my dog is complaining about dog walking regulations………
Report Post »marcus_arealius
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:34pmBHO – a true mongrel . Look it up.
Report Post »Paul
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 9:35pmI did a few years ago…
http://theseason.yolasite.com/
Report Post »welovetheUSA
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:26pmAs a pet owner myself…………I would say to other pet owners………..if you donot want to cook your pets next year because you have no food……….Vote for Obama
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:21pm.
Report Post »I feel sorry for that dog. Obama always comming up behind him, trying to get that bad taste out his mouth, from lying or kissing Sebelius…..
Anamah
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:32pmHis think tank is boiling their brains to find some new ideas about how to convince people to vote OhMAMA for his second term? This is a terrible search… because they have invented every kind of farce… Please STOP!!! I want to wake up and see the end of this American nightmare!
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 8:46pmIt’s gonna backfire on him because all the black people i know hate dogs. Their scared to death of em
Report Post »chips1
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 9:19pmHe has Vick’s vote.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on March 12, 2012 at 12:34am@CHIPS1
Report Post »Ooooo… :)
Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:17pmBy “Pet Lovers.” Are these people who want to legalize marrying their pets? I Have 4 cats and a dog that I can barley kept fed thanks to Obama’s economy. When I Ask one of my my pets their Opinion on Obama they start to lick their butts.
Report Post »geonj
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:17pmso much seriously wrong with our country, and this is how obama chooses to campaign? just another diversion from what he has screwed up in 3 years. obama’s campagin strategy is to ignore the economy and focus on pettiness.
Report Post »Countrygirl1362
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:15pmObama for dog catcher.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:21pmI don’t think he is qualified.
Haven’t you noticed they never travel with the dog .. the dog is never with the family .. unless a photo op is needed …. doesn’t seem like a dog person .. think it is not in his DNA.
Report Post »right
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:24pmI wouldn’t trust obama with my dog. I love my dog way too much for that.
Report Post »This dog lover for ANYONE but obama.
SpankDaMonkey
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:15pm.
Report Post »I guess this is the first time I have noticed but, Bo’s part White too. But really more black than white kinda like his owner….
mccracken
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:35pmYou forgot the same nappy head and big ears! HAW!
Report Post »randy
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:13pmBo Obama? “BO”??? OMG LOL!
Report Post »Is this guy a pathetic narcissist or what?
Naming a dog after himself?
What a Maroon!
godhatesacoward
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:21pmUltra maroon!
Report Post »Want our country back
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:08pmRuff Ruff…..
obama, how about trying to get re-elected on something different…… earning WE THE PEOPLE’s vote.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 9:30pmHe can’t – his record show’s either, that he does not know what is going on; or an intentional attempt at the destruction of this fine country – neither of which will garner any voes.
Report Post »rssenatore
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:05pmmy dog says obama sucks
Report Post »CatB
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:13pmMy Callie is going to start
CHIHUAHUA’S AGAINST OBAMA!
OMG 2012
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:13pmMine says: Mmmmmmm… Dog Food!
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:05pmMy Dog would like to P E E on his leg!!!
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:04pmCount me as pet lover against 0bama
Report Post »IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:02pmNot that they are pets, but the eagles sure aren’t crazy about him.
Report Post »USAMEDIC3008
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:17pmBird haters for Obo
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:02pmare people really this stupid? dogs against romney? um this animal owner wouldn‘t vote for obama ever and doesn’t give a fig about romney’s pet owning skills. he is running to run the country not the hippie humane society.
Report Post »aragona
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:01pmIs there nothing on The Blaze about the impeachment proceedings against Obama?
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hconres107ih/pdf/BILLS-112hconres107ih.pdf
True? False? I can’t find much about this. Has anyone heard if this is really happening?
Report Post »youdidthis
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:40pmis true.
Report Post »youdidthis
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:43pmtry infowars or birther report or you tube.
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 7:01pmBeastiality at it’s best.
Report Post »oldguy49
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 6:57pmanything to distract from the real issues
Report Post »Tigress1
Posted on March 11, 2012 at 11:32pmExactly. It shows what he thinks of his voting block: “I’m going to vote for that guy with the cute dog on his sign!” How does it feel to know that our President thinks that Americans are THAT stupid? This classic marketing ploy will only attract the brainless airheads who have no idea what has been going on in this country for the past 3 years.
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