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A recent survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago has unearthed a magical secret: dog owners are significantly more likely to vote for Donald Trump than their cat-toting counterparts. This revelation comes from a study that enlisted over 120,000 voters over eight days, ultimately showing that Trump managed to win about 60% of male voters who own dogs but no cats. One can only wonder if there’s something subliminal in dog barks that tip the scales toward conservative ideals. The data shows that dog-owning voters are supporting Trump by a whopping 52% over Kamala Harris—a fact likely to send any self-respecting cat owner into a tailspin.
The election circus has its fair share of drama, and no one knows this better than Sen. J.D. Vance, chosen by Trump as his running mate. Vance stirred up some interesting chatter when he poked fun at what he dubbed “childless cat ladies.” Apparently, this did not sit well with certain Hollywood elitists like Taylor Swift, who chose to brandish the “childless cat lady” label with pride while endorsing Harris. It seems the feline affection has been weaponized, pandering to a demographic that favors tea parties over town halls.
JUST IN: Kamala Harris performed well with female cat owners, but Donald Trump did well with every other pet owner – AP pic.twitter.com/YmCO2jAv0u
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 4, 2024
In a twist worthy of a sitcom, Vance faced some lighthearted harassment from his Alexandria, Virginia, neighbors who orchestrated “childless cat lady” neighborhood parties right outside his home. The hilarity of it all wasn’t lost on social media, especially when Trump decided to join the fun. In September, he dropped a viral remix about the “cat-eating, dog-eating” crisis that he first drew attention to during a lively presidential debate with Harris. One can only imagine the neighbors had some fun with that one, as the internet exploded with memes.
The buzz continues with Trump’s comments regarding an influx of Haitian immigrants into Springfield, Ohio, stirring an understandable uproar among residents who felt their community was under siege. This caught the attention of millions online, leading to a wickedly entertaining Dance Challenge on TikTok, featuring the beats of the remix that highlights migrants supposedly gnawing on pets. Quite an image, isn’t it? In all the chaos, memes showcasing Trump as the heroic “savior” of kittens and dogs surfaced, turning the election into a reality TV series more than a political contest.
Like the American Dream itself, the bond between dogs and their owners appears to be a uniquely conservative phenomenon. While cat owners may moan and grumble about the situation, it seems that the canine community has decided to bark in favor of America’s favorite homebody and reality star. With dog owners firmly in Trump’s corner, the 2024 election is shaping up to be a competition not just of policies, but also of paws. The only question that remains is whether Trump can leverage this canine coalition into something truly historic.
