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In case you're unaware, there's an election on Tuesday. The entire U.S. House, a third of the Senate, and a number of governorships are all up for grabs. The Associated Press, that sterling investigative organization, has decided to focus on the real issues, particularly in Kentucky, a state where highly indictable governor Ernie Fletcher doesn't have to face the voters until 2007:

Being the governor's dog has its perks. First pooch Abby has her own stationery, complete with stamped doggy signature. She has cards and photos for every season - in bunny ears for Easter, in a pumpkin cap for Thanksgiving and surrounded by poinsettias for Christmas. The little West Highland terrier even has her own Internet video, giving a tour of the governor's mansion on Glenna Fletcher's official Web site. Kentucky's first family says the costs are minimal; the smiles and good will, priceless. That's why defenders of the little white pooch started growling after the Associated Press sent a letter requesting records to determine how much public money has been spent on the family dog.

Also, we hear the dog once dated Julia Allison.

Being first dog has its perks [AP]