Cat Ruler Election CNN Exit Polls - FINAL DAY TO VOTE

Hello I'm Wolf Blitzer, here with the best political team in the blogosphere.

This is the last day to vote in the highly publicized, often controversial, Cat Ruler Of The World Campaign For A Cause Contest. Polls close at midnight tonight, PACIFIC standard time.

CNN's John King is here in the studio and Political Correspondent Candy Crowley joins us live via satellite from Minneapolis, Minnesota.

CANDY CROWLEY:  John, I'm here in Minneapolis, home town of Katie, one of six candidates in the Campaign For A Cause Contest & Election. I'm talking with voters on their way out of the polling booths to get a feel for which way the cats are leaning.

I'm here with Waffles, a registered nurse at a local animal hospital. Ms. Waffles, who did you cast your vote for today?

WAFFLES: Um, are we on TV?  Um, can I say hi to my boss?

JOHN KING: Ms. Waffles, which candidate did you support with your vote today?

WAFFLES:  Um, I voted for Ka..um I mean Sparkles.

CANDY CROWLEY:  Thank you Waffles. Well John, that's one vote for Sparkle, the supermodel-author candidate from California.

CANDY CROWLEY:  John, this is Waffle-T, a local leader of the Minneapolis Motorcat Association. Mr T, who are you supporting in the election?

WAFFLES:  Um, Yo. Word.   

JOHN KING: Mr Waffle-T, which candidate had the most compelling platform for you?

WAFFLES:  Um, that would have to be Ka...I mean Austin. I'm originally from Texas so I'm just here to support the team. Um, Go Cowboys.

CANDY CROWLEY:  Ok John, that's one for Austin the candidate from across the pond in the UK. (rolls eyes) 

JOHN KING: Candy, who do you have with you now?

CANDY CROWLEY:  John, this is Professor Waffles, from the Department of Agriculture at the University of Minnesota. He's heading up the Catnip Crop Cloning Coalition. Prof. Waffles, who are you supporting in this critical election?

WAFFLES:  Um, Miss Crowley. Um, no I mean Ka.. no, um, I mean Brain.    

CANDY CROWLEY: Prof. Waffles, do you mean BRIAN?

WAFFLES:  Um, yeah. Brian. I think he's really smart cuz his name is Brain. 

CANDY CROWLEY:  Alright John, that's a solid vote for BRIAN, the altruistic cat who has managed to keep his name out of the tabloids and win over a piece of the academic community. 

 JOHN KING:  Thanks Candy. Very insightful exit polling. Let's take a look at what this means on my magic map.

We've got all six candidates on the left of your screen, each represented by their own unique color.
I'm seeing a tremendous amount of support for each candidate within regional pockets of the world. There is some messy overlap though, probably due to numerous multi-cat households who can't agree on who to vote for.

Wolf, even with just one more day of voting, it's simply too close to call.

WOLF:  Thank you, John. CNN is not yet ready to make any official projections. We suspect it will be a number of days before a winner can be determined.  I find it curious though how there are so many voters in Minneapolis named Waffles.

_______________________________________________

IT'S THE LAST DAY TO VOTE in the Campaign For A Cause Contest.

We hope we've made you laugh at our political antics and smile at our silliness. 

We hope we've touched your hearts by sharing with you the amazing kitties and people of Blind Cat Rescue.

Vote with your heart, all of the shelters are deserving. 

Glogirly and I ask that you think of Blind Cat Rescue when you click the box. 

VOTE HERE

Candidates' closing remarks appear in the same link.

"Please help the cats of Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary by voting for Katie in the Campaign For A Cause Contest. Remember, love isn't something you see with your eyes." - Homer, Blind WonderCat 

Voting polls open 9/11-9/14

One vote per person

CNN Scoops Katie Campaign Coverup

Hello, I'm Wolf Blitzer and you're in the Situation Room.

Just today CNN has broken a shocking campaign scandal wide open. Sources reveal Katie, the Cat Ruler of the World Candidate from Minneapolis, has covered up a seemingly criminal past.

I'm here with John King, part of the best political team on the blogosphere. John, what can you tell us about this latest development in the Campaign For A Cause Contest?

JOHN KING:  Wolf, these two photographs have been making the rounds in the Twitterverse. Notice the striking similarity between them. The photograph on the left we all recognize as Katie's official campaign poster. Team Katie has been tweeting this out to followers and supporters since the campaign began nearly three weeks ago.

JOHN KING:  On the right, we see a mug shot tweeted by the Cat-Drudge Report. This certainly gives merit to rumors that Katie is hiding a secret and criminal past. It also illustrates what some would describe as reckless, even brazen behavior, using a doctored mug shot for official campaign propaganda.

WOLF:  John, I can't quite make out the details on the mug shot. 

JOHN KING:  Wolf, the placard clearly shows the convicted cat's name as, KATIE CAT. Height 33", don't know if that's toes to ears or nose to tail. Date of birth, September 2005. The charge listed is SHOELACE TAMPERING.  Although sources confirm that Katie has since been cleared of all charges, her reputation may still be suffering. Ancient history or not, there's no telling what this will do to her campaign.

WOLF:  Thank you, John. CNN has contacted Team Katie, however due to perviously scheduled naps, no one has been available for comment. We will be watching this story very closely in the coming days. 

_________________________________________________________________________________

We hope you're enjoying our political spin. There's more silliness on the horizon, in fact you never know what political landscape Katie might find herself in the middle of. We think laughter is food for the soul. Some may say even tastier than salmon. And certainly easier on the hips than chocolate.

But the message behind our mischief is not a laughing matter. Please help us help the amazing cats of Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary. 

CAT RULER OF THE WORLD

Campaign for a Cause Contest

VOTE KATIE & BLIND CAT RESCUE

voting runs 9/11-9/14

@ ZeeZoey.com

Cat Ruler Of The World Campaign Debate

Hello everyone. I'm Wolf Blitzer. And you're in the Situation Room.

The Blogosphere has been buzzing ever since last week's announcement of the Cat Ruler Of The World Election. Five cats from across the country and even one moggie from across the pond are in a rabid race to rule the world. This first-ever Campaign For A Cause Contest, organized by celebrity cats Zee & Zoey, has turned into an internet sensation, boasting lavish prizes for readers and shelters alike.

The Sensational Six. Cat-tidates for Cat Ruler of the World Campaign For A Cause Contest.

Today we turn our attention to the first cat-idate debate.

The Controversial Topic: NAPS

With me today is one of the six cat-idates, Katie. Katie is charming, witty and has a unique ability to connect with... does this say DOGS?

Katie has agreed to defend her position right here in the Situation Room. She joins us via satellite from her Campaign Headquarters Townhouse.

WOLF:  Hello Katie, thank you so much for joining us today.

KATIE:  Wolf, you look like dog. This is not what we agreed to. Where's John King?

WOLF:  Katie, election officials announced earlier today that all six cat-tidates have aligned on the cat versus dog debate. Everyone finally agrees that cats are smarter, better looking and far more equipped to rule the world. Today's debate topic is now "Naps."

KATIE:  Fine. As long as we're clear on who's smarter and better looking. So where's John King?

WOLF:  John is busy playing with his magic map. Can we get started, Katie?

WOLF:  Katie???

KATIE:  Sorry Wolf, I was sharpening my claws.

WOLF:  Katie, how do you respond to critics who would say that it is impossible to rule the world with any credibility if you nap over 16 hours a day?

KATIE:  Wolf, that is an excellent question. I say, how can you NOT trust a world leader who knows the key to success, happiness and world domination is a well-planned nap?  Just look for example, at the great nappers of our time: 50 cent, Eminem, Ice Cube...

WOLF:  Katie, those are rappers, not nappers.

KATIE:  Fine. How does this grab you? Thomas Edison, Leonardo DaVinci, John F. Kennedy, Eleanor Roosevelt. Some of the greatest minds and leaders of our time. All nappers. I read it on Huffington Post, so you KNOW it's true. Well guess what? I'm certain that each of these great nappers didn't just stumble onto the whole napping thing on their own. They COPIED it. And they didn't copy it from their Uncle Fred or their dog Fido, they copied it from a CAT. Ok, I didn't read that on Huffington Post, but I'm sure it's gotta be true.

WOLF:  Those are some pretty impressive names you're dropping, Katie. But what about you?

KATIE:  Well Wolf, how good of a napper are YOU? Can you do the grocery shopping, cook the dinner and clean the dishes all while you're napping?

WOLF:  Katie--

KATIE:  Can you earn a salary, pay your mortgage and fix the garbage disposal all while your napping?

WOLF:  Katie--

KATIE:  Can you manage an award winning blog, make cat videos, and Photoshop your way out of a corner?

WOLF:   KATIE, this interview is not about me--

KATIE:  Nor should it be, because you're a DOG. And as you know, Wolf, cats are way more interesting.

WOLF:  Ok Katie. I think we get the message. Any parting comments?

KATIE:  Wolf, Cat's are masters of human manipulation and control. Everything MY humans do, every single day, is all for me. Can I help it if I'm able to accomplish all this and still nap over 16 hours a day? Don't judge me. Vote for me.



Don't forget to visit Zee & Zoey to see all-cat debate AND enter to win some fabulous prizes!  Official voting begins on September 11 and you only get ONE vote, so choose wisely. (fyi...Wisely = Katie)

The shelter Glogirly and I are supporting is Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary of Norwalk, CT. Please show the kitties some love and LIKE Blind Cat Rescue on Facebook.

Tune in on Thursday for a very special post dedicated to the cats of Blind Cat Rescue.

Katie Names Cathy Keisha Campaign Manager In Cat Ruler Race

Hi everyone, Katie here.

In a press conference earlier today I announced the appointment of Cathy Keisha as my Out-In-Left Field Campaign Manager.  Assisting CK in her responsibilities is Campaign Intern, Waffles.  Glogirly remains my Campaign Advisor back at Townhouse Headquarters.

(Cathy Keisha)  "Yo ::taps mic:: Is this thing on??? Thank you. I'm thrilled to be a part of Team Katie. As a Katie Kitty, I'll be leading our campaign's catnip-roots efforts to reach every kitty at every corner of the globe, Twitter and Facebook.  

I'd also like to acknowledge our very worthy opponents and each of the deserving rescue organizations they represent. Katie, Waffles and I are absolutely giddy with excitement to be supporting BLIND CAT RESCUE & SANCTUARY in the Campaign For A Cause Contest. Please come back on Thursday when Blind Cat Rescue will be featured in a VEY special blog post!

I can say that with a Katie administration there will be chick-hen in every pot, salmon in every dish and clean litter in every tray.  A very special thank you to Katie, for showing confidence in this ghetto kitten with a dream. YES WE CAT!"

Waffles comes to us from the other side of the tracks. Waffles will be taking care of CK's day-to-day.  ...fetching Catbuck's, scratching on doors and handing out flyers.

Don't forget to tune in tomorrow at Zee & Zoey's Election Headquarters for the first Cat-idate Debate.

For the behind-the-scenes scoop, you WON'T want to miss my exclusive interview tomorrow with CNN's John King right here on GLOGIRLY.com.