Buddy, who displaced long-time Clinton associate Socks as First Companion Animal in the Clinton White House, was pronounced dead in the street outside the ex-president's suburban Connecticut home, an apparent victim of a hit-and-run driver.
Breaking News:
We have recieved word that there is a police chase on west-bound I-94. A white 2001 Ford Expedition is being tailed by approximately 27 local and state police cruisers in a low speed chase. Reportedly, Socks is a passenger in the vehicle driven by her long-time friend, Toonces. Socks is said to be distraught by the persistent hounding of the vast right-wing conspiracy's attack dogs who are blaming her for Buddy's death, and just wants to go see her mother in Arkansas. There are unconfirmed reports of blood stains and fur on the front bumper of the SUV.
More as this situation develops...