George the Mutt
VP candidate for Independent (2012, 2016)
Running mate with nominee: Milly the Dog
Popular vote (2012, 2016): 0 (0.00%)
Electoral vote (2012, 2016): 0/538
The campaign (2012):
Milly the Dog, a pitbull mix from [PNW trvia alert!!!] Idaho, waged her Presidential campaign via Facebook. Some samples--
Feb. 18, 2012
I was out campaigning ALL day. Unfortunately I was on a leash so didn't get very far.
May 14, 2012
Two reason you should vote for ME tomorrow! #1 I have not put up any of those ugly signs you see all over (I have pee on a few though) and #2 I have NEVER called your house in the middle of dinner begging for votes!
May 24, 2012
I'm heading up a new committee to get more fire hydrants in this city. WHO'S WITH ME?!
Aug. 31, 2012
Are you sick of the media hype, finger pointing, lies and trash talk that goes on in an election year? Well I'm here to tell you as the 3rd choice for president this November I am taking a stand. I don't point fingers because I haven't got any. Trash? I eat trash for breakfast but I never speak it, and never has a lie crossed my fat slobbery lips. While I may not have a strong foreign policy I do have a Chihuahua as a running mate so that's ethnic diversity, right? And I can not see Russia from my house but do you know what I can see? The road, and that road leads straight to the heart of the American people. Move over Mitt and Obama, there's a new dog in town!
Sept. 2, 2012
Ahh, September. The smell of political banter fills the air. Either that, or someone needs to scoop the yard.
Sept. 8, 2012
I am proud to introduce my running mate, George. His go to attitude and confident style is just what this ticket needs. He is a strong believer in community out reach and picking up after your pets. I feel he will be the person who can begin to build bridges with our feline friends across the aisle as well as bring in the lady votes with his handsome, robust figure. Please cast your vote this November for the Milly/George ticket that can get this country on leash and on track!
In the photo, George does not appear to be the chihuahua mentioned earlier as the VP.
The campaign (2016):
More from Facebook--
Apr. 12, 2015
Ladies and gentlemen, dogs of every variety, it is with great excitement I bring you this long awaited news! After careful consideration, much soul searching (and a little treat searching), I have decided to once again throw my hat into the ring to be your president in 2016.
It will take all of you to help me make this dream a reality. Please feel free to like and share my page with your friends and family. I plan to run a clean campaign. I'll be the first to admit that last go around I engaged in some cat bashing that I'm not proud of. But all that is in the past. 2016 HERE I COME!
Aug. 28, 2015
Have you met my running mate yet? I know it's a bit early to declare my hand, but I couldn't wait to introduce him. He's a real power house, cares about our country, and graduated top of his obedience class.
George The Mutt cares deeply about many issues. Top on his list of concerns is to cut spending for the fat cats in Washington so it can be used for the people. He wants to start a grass roots movement to increase the number of fire hydrants in every city. George won't be happy until there's a fire hydrant every 20 feet! That's just the kind of go-getter attitude the people need!
Welcome aboard George!
It would appear both candidates were residents of the same state, which might have been Constitutionally problematic in the event of their victory. Oh, yeah, and another small detail-- they were dogs.
Election history: ?
Other occupations: dog
Notes:
Milly the Dog should not be confused with Mildred, a pug in Tennessee who also ran for President in 2016 under the Geezer Party. Her running-mate was a Great Pyrenees-Rottweiler mix named Captain Ron.
