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One more candidate for President of the United States has just tossed his hat into the ring - or his little sparkle ball. Candidate No. 23 officially registered with the Federal Election Commission back in May, but has only recently begun to speak out, and getting press in such a competitive field isn't easy.

The candidate is a political novice, having never before held public office, or even run for office. Spokesperson Isaac Weiss says the contender "appeals to the common man because he was once homeless. He was taken in by the loving McCubbins family." This hopeful has real street smarts, and "don't we need that in a President? I think so," Weiss states.

Furthermore, the candidate can catch mice with the best of them; Limberbutt is a 5-year-old domestic shorthair cat.

Weiss, a 17-year old senior at DuPont Manual High School, Louisville, Ky., and his friend Emilee McCubbins, also a student, say they've already gotten letters about Limberbutt's candidacy, some going as far as to ask for proof of the cat's U.S. citizenship. Other letters are seeking information about possible volunteer opportunities to help Limberbutt reach the White House.

Weiss speaks for Limberbutt because McCubbins doesn't have a cell phone, and her Internet access is sporadic.

"And she's really busy," Weiss adds.

I spoke with Weiss by phone in a scoop for this column.

"Yes, of course, we scoop," Weiss notes.

Q: For which party is Limberbutt running?

A: "Democrat. There are too many Republicans. And our ideas are more to the left. Limberbutt advocates for environmental protection. When Limberbutt gets into office, he will expand the ACA (Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare) into the new ACA: the Affordable Cat Act. Under the act, all pets will have insurance, even Guinea pigs and horses, so people will be better able to take care of their pets. Veterinary care is really important."

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