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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!

Barack Obama on January 20
(Biden Inaugural Committee via Getty Images)

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…