"Purr-fect President" cats selected at CFA show

Obama the Bombay cat
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McCain the American Shorthair
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BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Chinese medianet) -- Two lucky or unlucky

if you may felines have been selected to "speak for" U.S. presidential

candidates Barack Obama and John McCain respectively.

They were among felinescompeting for the title

of "Purr-fect President" at the Cat Fanciers' Association-IAMS 2008 championship

that openedlast 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."

In addition, hundreds of other kittens and cats were

available for adoption.

The Cat Fanciers' Association was established in 1906 and

is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats.

Its stated mission is to preserve and promote the

pedigreed breeds of cats and to enhance the well-being of all

cats.(Agencies)