Labrador campaigns to raise funds for ABQ non-profit [Video]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s an unusual political campaign strategy that some people may have seen in northeast Albuquerque. Posters and signs that read “Grit the Dog for President”, with a labrador as the photo.

“We’re just simply saying, if you want to do something, some action, go to gritforpresident.com and vote for him,” said Grit’s Campaign Manager Duane Kinsley.

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Grit’s first campaign stop was at Saturday’s event in Northeast Heights, where hundreds showed up in support.

No, it’s not a real political campaign, but with election season around the corner, officials with the campaign said it’s a witty way to grab people’s attention.

Their true intention is to raise funds for a local non-profit, Warehouse 505, which offers after-school programs for children.

“There’s a lot of kids out there that don’t do traditional sports, and so there really …