Obama girls name their new puppy 'Bo' (Diddley on pirates)

AP ^ | April 12, 2009 | PHILIP ELLIOTT

[WilliamofCarmichael]

I remember when a prominent TV network news personality and frequent guest on the Don Imus show was beside himself with excitement when the Clinton White House assured him that the Clintons' new dog would be named after his son.

I do not have a TV but Imus claimed that the man had his network issue bulletins as the announcement hour approached.

Big, really big, disappointment. The Clintons' named the dog something else. The man was crushed. Imus had a field day -- for weeks.

[maggief]

The WH responded ... dog photo “bogus.” Unreal.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20271921,00.html

First, news began to circulate that a Portuguese Water Dog by the name of Charlie had been selected for the First Family after a Web site called firstdogcharlie.com posted the information, and a photo, Saturday. The White House called the photo “bogus” and told news organizations (including PEOPLE) that the First Dog would make its debut Tuesday – although Bo, it is now apparent, was already at the White House over the weekend.

[maggief]

Re-homed Bo.

http://www.tmz.com/2009/04/12/prez-barack-obama-that-damn-tmz/#comments

[G Larry]

I’ve referred to the POTUS as BO since his election.

I’m not concerned about copyright credits, but I’m concerned that a lower case “o” may create confussion.

[Darren McCarty]

Well, he does have a tombstone hand and a graveyard mind.

[ktscarlett66]

My sister’s (ugly) Pekingnese is named Bo. I also have 3 friends with dogs named Bo - a terrier, a beagle and a mutt.

[maggief]

[Revelation 911]

Narcissism. wow, and is it ever.....

naming a friggin dog with your dads initials....amazing

[Gritty]

Gosh, this is simply wonderful!

Can we get back to American Idol now? Please!!??

[Mygirlsmom]

It doesn’t appear that any of them are too excited to meet each other. That is not the stance of a little girl who is thrilled to have a puppy.

[maggief]

And, that is the "hand out" pic.

[TommyDale]

It was sarcasm. Sorry you took it as serious,

[Tunehead54]

The 'deal' is that BO will be potty-trained using issues of the WAPO.

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Their own paper? Nah! They probably want the White House to use the Washington Times ... ;-)

[blueyon]

“The selection was one of the White House’s most tightly kept secrets.”

Well if it was they suck, cause the “secrets”out.

[ViLaLuz]

And the dog is half black and half white!