Marty for Mayor™

The message of “Marty for Mayor” is to first bring attention to voters that voting is very important and that voters should always turn out on Election Day and to second spark the interest of children and young adults to participate in a free democracy through their future voting efforts. A children’s book is in the works to document “Marty” and her adventures into politics.

Sunday, September 03, 2006

"Marty for Mayor" Coverage by Kevin Saylor


Saylor: Webwatch

By KEVIN SAYLOR
August 25, 2006


... A bone in every cupboard

  • martyformayory.blogspot.com
  • What's on the site: Your next mayor could be a dog
  • Bottom line: Politics is for the dogs

    Politics isn't for everyone. It's a dirty game where biting the hand that feeds you is almost a given. In fact, you could end up in the doghouse pretty quickly as a politician. Strange that you don't see more dogs running for public office.

    Well, there is at least one canine throwing her leash in the ringworm this election season. Her name is Marty, and she wants to be your mayor. Check out her campaign headquarters at this Web site.

    Marty claims to be a 35-year-old female pooch who calls Knox County her home. And it sounds like she's ready for the job.

    She says in her campaign literature that she is "running for mayor in your community or a community near you, as I am eligible in all communities. Vote for me in the coming election if you think I can do a better job than the mayoral incumbent or candidate(s) in your community. I promise as your next mayor that I will be 'your best friend.'"

    Marty's site will introduce you to her campaign and a flurry of furry media appearances. You'll also find her platform, which includes such promises as no-cat zones, more dog days of summer, increased puppy-obedience training, and a jobs-for-dogs program.

posted by "Marty for Mayor™" @ 2:41 PM