It's official, and you've heard it here first.

Joe Kitty in a recently released press statement today has announced his bid for the White House.

In Joe Kitty's latest statement he's outlined a few points of his plan for "A Stronger, A Safer, and A Less Stinky America":

* An ownership society of litter boxes and scratchposts for all Americans.

* No new cat nip price increases for households earning less than 200k during the next two years.

* A ban on partial-de-clawing operations.

* Wet cat food incentives for those businesses that do not outsource jobs out of the US.

*A strong leadership in the global fight against Dogs and those who harbor Dogs.
(from JoeKitty2004.com)

Already the Campaign has drawn support and criticism from all sides:
Blahra Bleak, a citizen from the Battle Ground state of Florida, writes in an Editoral in The Sun:
"Joe Kitty for President! I really feel like he would represent me and my interests on a world scale."

And in key states such as Michigan, Joe Kitty has drawn sharp criticism for his radical 4 hour long work day proposal (4am to 8am daily), dismissed as a concession to Labor interests. Tucker Askew from the Bush camp said today with Wolf Blitzer on CNN, "Again we see Joe Kitty Flip-Flopping on key issues. Come November 2, Americans will have to ask themselves, 'Do we really know Joe Kitty?'"

Many experts and pundits believe Joe Kitty to be his own worste enemy, seriously damaging his credibility on foregin policiy before his campaign even began, with this cryptic statement two days ago on I've almost been killed several times, The Blog:
"I overheard Ernesto (Coppel Kelly) planning a raid on Columbus, New Mexico. DESEA VIVO LA REVOLUCION!"

Joe Kitty's known to be at his strongest as an underdog, or under-cat. Only time will tell if he can come from behind again on Election Day.