Lincoln is Top Dog

Lincoln wins top ballot spot in mayoral race

December 1, 2010

Dog-Times Political Reporter 

Canine candidate Lincoln is the top dog after he won the top ballot spot in Chicago’s race for mayor after a lottery was conducted Wednesday to pick the ballot order for the February election.
Political scientists say the top ballot position adds a couple percentage points to a candidate’s vote total because many voters simply choose the first name they see on the ballot.

Lincoln, right, and his campaign manager Suzhou celebrates his name being picked first in the lottery for ballot positions at the Chicago Board of Elections Wednesday.
(Photo:Thomas Allen Pauly/The Daily Linc)

Lincoln, the only mayoral candidate who attended Wednesday’s lottery, howled when his name was called first.

“We think it’s a good omen, a good beginning — we’re off and running,” Lincoln barked. “Anybody in a race would like to start off No. 1, rather than having to pull up the rear. It gives you a little bit of a psychological advantage.”
The order of the next candidates on the ballot will be: M. Tricia Lee, Rahm Emanuel, Miguel Del Valle, Carol Moseley Braun, Wilfredo de Jesus and Gery Chico.
The other 13 candidates for mayor will appear in the order they filed their nominating papers.

Lincoln Suggests Selling Naming Rights on Fire Hydrants

Lincoln hopes to raise cash selling naming rights

December 1, 2010 05:14 PM | Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Canine News, Photo by Thomas Allen Pauly

How about having the local hydrant named the Alpo Plug to help underwrite the multi-billion-dollar budget deficit?

Or cut a deal with Ralph Lauren to decorate his fire hydrant with his Polo logo and, in exchange for naming rights, use his design skills to restore the long-lost sparkle of the Chicago hydrants.

The possibilities for the city to pursue lucrative corporate sponsorships, naming rights and other partnerships are virtually limitless.

Canine mayoral candidate Lincoln announced Wednesday that the city plugs should go out for bids soon to sell naming rights to the 46,312 fire hydrants it owns and for which others are willing to pay big money in exchange for the public exposure.

"We want to find new ways to generate revenue and we want to do so in a way that will enhance the experience of our canines for improvements, services and amenities,'' Lincoln howled.

But he  declined to offer any estimates on how much money the venture might generate.
"Advertising to the 1.7 million dogs and their owners every single day is a value to somebody someplace,'' Lincoln yipped. "The question is, What's it worth?''

New Lincoln Campaign Poster

Lincoln Campaign Poster Designed by the First Dog
 

The Doghouse, Lincoln for Mayor Campaign Headquarters, Chicago, IL

November 23, 2010

Canine Candidate for Mayor of Chicago Lincoln just released his latest campaign poster. The poster was designed by President Obama's 2 year old Portuguese Water dog Bo, paying tribute to his dad's famous Hope poster.

Lincoln Says Wiggly Field Should Also Get Taxpayer Money

Lincoln Wants City, County to Finance 

Wiggly Field Dog Park Renovation 

The pitch: Lincoln wants $900M from future amusement tax revenue

 

Candidate Lincoln wants taxpayers' help in paying for renovations to the 96-year-old Wiggly Field Dog Park.
(Photo: Thomas Allen Pauly/The Daily Linc)

November 20, 2010

BY Scooby-Doo, City Hall Reporter

Mayoral canine candidate Lincoln wants the city and county to forfeit 35 years of amusement tax growth to finance a $900 million renovation of the 96-year-old Wiggly Field Dog Park — a  major twist on a plan Mayor Daley rejected two years ago.

Lincoln calls for: shoring up Wiggly's aging steel, concrete, and drainage systems; new and wider running paths; luxury potty areas, doghouses, Alpo concessions, 300 trees and a canine sitting lounge with fresh running water.

Wigglyville Alderman threw cold water on the howling dogs, on Friday he demanded a “rigorous cost-benefit analysis”. He  called it “rushed” and joined a line of skeptics that includes Mayor Daley and Gov. Quinn. "How the hell could a dog park renovation cost $900 million dollars, they're only dogs?" he yelled.

"It's not about adding skyboxes. It's about saving the historic doggie park and making the canine experience better. Other parks have dog amenities that we don't. We need to catch up to them," Lincoln barked Thursday.

Wiggly Field (Photo: Thomas Allen Pauly/The Daily Linc)

Wiggly Field Dog Park

Wiggly Field Dog Park
2645 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicago,
Illinois
312-742-PLAY


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Historic Wiggly Field, this is one of a number of official off-leash areas in the city for dogs. There is a fenced off-leash dog area. Beginning in September, 2005 all dogs that use the dog parks are required to have an annual permit. The permits currently cost $5 per dog. You will have to visit an approved location to get a permit. Proof of certain vaccinations are also required.

Lincoln Makes Pet Microchips #1 Campaign Promise

Microchips are Lincoln's #1 Pledge after Chicago Area Dog Gone For More Than Five Years is Reunited with Family.

Chicago Doggie Times, Mr. Peabody on 11.16.10 at 7:53 AM

Recently, Chicago mayoral candidate Lincoln watched this amazing story of Bo (unrelated to his White House friend Bo) on YouTube. Over five years ago Bo was stolen out of the backyard. Thanks to a microchip, he was found hundreds of miles away, and reunited with his family. Lincoln pledges that if he is elected, every pet will be microchipped. No Taxes will be increased but he did not disclose how the project will be funded. "One of every three animals becomes lost or is stolen (as Bo was), including indoor cats and dogs you never think would or could get out." yipped Lincoln. We all think it won't happen to us - and probably it won't. But what if it does. Is your pet microchipped? I had my chip activated the moment I saw this touching video. Microchips for everyone," howled Lincoln.

 Bo Comes Home Video by Steve Dale

Lincoln Filed Petitions, Some Bearing Paw Prints

Chicago mayoral hopefuls stand in line to get on ballot

November 16, 2010

By Underdog and Pluto, City Hall Staff Reporters

The race for Chicago mayor is on.
Candidates were waiting in line to file their nominating petitions when the Chicago Board of Elections opened at 9 a.m. Monday.

Among the first to file to get on the ballot for the Feb. 22 election was Lincoln, first canine to run for mayor of Chicago who filed petitions bearing more than 92,000 voter signatures and paw prints. He immediately challenged his opponents to a series of "bark-offs," “as many as possible,” he proudly barked.
Former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun, who filed petitions bearing more than 90,000 signatures, said she wants to have six bark-offs. She also thinks Lincoln is barking up the wrong tree.
Rahm Emanuel, former White House chief of staff for President Obama, filed 90,905 signatures was upset that he is running against a dog. "What the *$@#&%#@," Emanuel yelled.

Candidates have until next week to get their nominating petitions in. But those filing by 9 a.m. Monday qualified for a lottery that will be held to determine who gets the top spot on the ballot. Lincoln camped out in his heated dog house since Sunday night. Lincoln howled, "I will be Top Dog."

For the first time in Chicago history, the mayoral and aldermanic races are non-partisan. This opens up the campaign to all, including dogs and cats. If no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the vote Feb. 22, a runoff will be held April 9. Lincoln feels he has a great chance to be mayor especially since no cats are running.

Will Obama Campaign for Lincoln?

Axelrod on whether Obama will campaign for Lincoln for mayor

By

Lynn Sweet

on November 14, 2010 9:07 PM

White House senior advisor David Axelrod, on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday was asked by host David Gregory if Obama will campaign for Chicago mayoral hopeful Lincoln.
Said Axelrod, "Well, the president has made clear what his view of Lincoln is. He said he was a trusted companion of his dog Bo, Sasha and Malia adores him and he thinks he would be an excellent mayor. Whether he involves himself actively in this campaign is a matter that we haven't yet decided. But I think his love of Lincoln is very clear."