Give it up, Republicans. Look to 2016.
Approval ratings for Barack Obama might drop a bit if the economy continues to tank, but the President took a step this week that ensures his popularity will remain, even in the face of rising employment rates and populist outage:
He got a puppy!

Not just any puppy, but one with “star quality,” as Obama described Bo, adding: “That’s a good-looking dog, let’s face it.”
It’s also a good-looking family the President has gathered together. He, Michelle, Malia and Sasha took the First Dog out for a walk this week:
Malia says her new Portuguese water dog is “perfect.” Do you agree?
Click on the following photos to enlarge more adorable pics of Barack, Bo and the Obamas…