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"Purr-fect President" cats selected at CFA show
Source: Xinhuanet | 10-21-2008 17:41
Special Report: U.S.Presidential Election 2008BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhuanet) -- Two lucky or unlucky if you may felines have been selected to "speak for" U.S. presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain respectively.
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Obama the Bombay cat.(Photo Source: chinanews.com.cn) |
They were among felines competing for the title of "Purr-fect President" at the Cat Fanciers' Association-IAMS 2008 championship that opened last weekend at Madison Square Garden.
At last, Obama -- a Bombay cat and an American Shorthair for McCain stood out to win the championship.
More than 40 breeds were represented among the several hundred competing animals. The top title went for "Best in Show."