ASHLAND —
New York Daily News reported a cat is mayor in a town in Alaska.
Mayor Stubbs, as the part-manx kitty is known by locals, has been mayor of Talkeetna for 15 years, getting elected shortly after he was born; locals were dissatisfied with their choices in candidates and decided to write him in.
In this election year, I don’t expect a cat to become a write-in winner in any race, but as in most election years, many voters aren’t fired up about their choices.
It’s fun to think about what it would be like if a cat were elected as president.
‰Foreign policy: Turn you nose up at the country in question and sashay away. Or pee on it.
‰Entitlements: Kitty litter, balls of yarn and tuna are must-haves.
‰Social issues: Don’t touch me.
‰Jobs: Who needs one when all your needs are met by your human.
‰Anything else: Hide and take a nap.
Mayor Stubbs has a good life, hanging out at Nagley’s General Store and drinking catnip-laced water from a wine glass and greeting hordes of tourists who stop on the way to other Alaskan sites just to see him.
“Oh my gosh, we probably have 30 to 40 people a day come in who are tourists wanting to see him," said Lauri Stec, who works at Nagley's.
He also has a Facebook page.
I’m more of a dog person, but I was curious so I looked him up on Facebook. Slick and good looking like a successful politician and he has so many pending friend requests he’s not accepting any more.
Just like a cat, aloof.
Just like a politician, too important for the common people.
LEE WARD can be reached at lward@dailyindependent.com or (606) 326-2661.
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