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Barack Obama Loses to John McCain in the Pet Lover’s Election

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If the US electorate was made up of just pet owners, Republican candidate John McCain would romp home according to a recent report.

Dogs are a staple fixture in the White House amongst US presidents. An American tradition amongst the leaders of the nation.

Democratic candidate Barack Obama doesn’t have a pet. However, he has made a promise that he will be getting one, win or lose.

“From an image standpoint, nothing humanises a candidate more than seeing him lovingly dote on his pet or toss a ball around on the White House lawn,” claims Lisa Peterson of the American Kennel Club.

A news poll revealed that pet owners favour McCain in a 42 to 37% with dog lovers particularly fond of the Republican.

The survey also uncovered that 47% of whites polled owned a dogs versus just 24% of black dog owners.

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