Puppy Promise

Both the least and most important promise Barack Obama has to fulfill is the one he made as a dad. In accepting victory as U.S. president-elect, after demonstrating his affection for them in front of the world, he vowed to daughters Malia and Natasha, "I love you both so much, and you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White House." No wonder they think the White House will be cool. [Earlier: Do You Know Who It's Going to Be?]

He better deliver.

First, the hug and kiss:



Then the puppy promise (about 4:30):



Times are tough Prez dad. While under ordinary circumstances you'd be housebreaking the puppy alone and walking him late at night in the rain, you've got a mess to clean up and promises to keep. There should be help and there is hope. But you've made promises pop, no matter how difficult it is, do what is best for your girls. Don't break the promise(s) ... don't screw the pooch.