Obama dog: suggested names

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Thursday March 31st, 2011

President-elect Barack Obama must now fulfill, arguably, his most important campaign promise--the one he made to his daughters. On election night he assured them they will get the dog they've waited so long for, and this addition to the family needs a name worthy of First Dog status. Check out DogTime's recommendations:

Anthem

Caucus

Change

Chicago

Destiny

Florida

Freedom

History

Hope

Indy

Kenya

Lefty

Maverick

Mister

November

Phil E. Buster

Promise

Rumsfeld

Senator

Spirit

Tuesday

Uno

Veto

Winner

Wonky

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	I think Obama's dog's name should be First dog.Because it belongs to a president. Anumi almost 3 years ago by Anonymous
	my "portie" reminds me of a loveable bear.I think Padington(Paddie) would be both a dignified and very cute name. almost 3 years ago by Anonymous
	I think they should b MImi,Miranda,or Chantle almost 3 years ago by Anonymous
	Obama should name his new dog BAILOUT since he continus to bailout corporate America while the American people are losing everything almost 3 years ago by Anonymous

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