FALL RIVER, Mass. — You could say this year's presidential race has gone to the dogs.
That's because there's a canine running for the nation's highest office.
Everyone in one Massachusetts neighborhood knows his name — he's a big hit with the neighbors.
"Especially with the debate and how things are going, and with the presidential election coming up — my wife had a great idea to put something out there and kind of lighten the mood a little bit," said David Finelli, the dog's human.
Oliver Winston Churchill Finelli — a 2-year-old golden doodle running on the independent ticket — is asking for votes this November. David and his wife, Marcee, his campaign managers, say he has a lot of potential and he is the best candidate for the job.
And he's the cutest.
If that's not convincing enough, his official portrait and slogan on a sign outside their home will grab attention: "Because people suck."
Oliver's girlfriend, Pepper, lives across the street and will be his first lady if he wins.
"We're not trying to make a statement at all," David said. "Just trying to have a good time with our dog and our family."
And if he wins, dog treats all around.