Gov. Rick Perry (R-Tex.) has stumbled across the easiest way for a politician to soften his image: PUPPIES!
(i.e. “Rick Perry…isn’t he the guy who said Texas might secede from the–LOOK, PUPPIES!”)
The Governor’s black lab “Belle” gave birth to a litter yesterday, and Perry shared it with the Twittersphere.
Here’s the Governor’s summary of the birthing process:
http://twitpic.com/6wgtv – Belle (Griffin’s lab) started labor at 0104. 4 girls and 3 boys so far!!! Pics of pups coming later…
oopps…..make that 5 girls and 3 boys..still making babies!!!
Oh My Gosh….6 girls and one more to go.. it looks like 10 baby labs total…and we thought she was done with 5!!! Gonna be a busy mom!!
OK, Belle is finished with delivery….9 Black Labrador puppies..everyone healthy but tired…6 girls and 3 boys!
http://twitpic.com/6xg3l – First pic of Belle and her 9 babies!!!