Thread by @Dan12R

This coming week, I will be running a Twitter bracket to determine who has the best dog in the conservative movement. Why? Because dogs are awesome.

Let me know who should be included.

So far on my list:
@DanaPerino
@DLoesch and @ChrisLoesch
@KassyDillon
@KyleKashuv
@RoamingMil
@KurtSchlichter
@JonahNRO
@TheFriddle
And Trigger from @blckriflecoffee

For additional nominations, include a link to a tweet with said dog.

@DanaPerino @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @KassyDillon @KyleKashuv @RoamingMil @KurtSchlichter @JonahNRO @TheFriddle @blckriflecoffee Added to the roster:
@NolteNC and @NikkiHaley

Other submissions are under review.

@DanaPerino @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @KassyDillon @KyleKashuv @RoamingMil @KurtSchlichter @JonahNRO @TheFriddle @blckriflecoffee @NolteNC @NikkiHaley Also added: @CamEdwards who has awesome dogs.

@DanaPerino @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @KassyDillon @KyleKashuv @RoamingMil @KurtSchlichter @JonahNRO @TheFriddle @blckriflecoffee @NolteNC @NikkiHaley @CamEdwards Added: @scrowder and Hopper.

@DanaPerino @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @KassyDillon @KyleKashuv @RoamingMil @KurtSchlichter @JonahNRO @TheFriddle @blckriflecoffee @NolteNC @NikkiHaley @CamEdwards @scrowder Here's who's all in at this point in no particular order:
@TheBrandonMorse @CalebJHull @neontaster @SenMcSallyAZ @terryschappert @KSoltisAnderson @blckriflecoffee ( @DLoesch & @ChrisLoesch ) @DanaPerino @KyleKashuv @KassyDillon @RoamingMil @KurtSchlichter @JonahNRO (1/4)

continued: @NolteNC @NikkiHaley @CamEdwards @TheFriddle and @scrowder

I'm maxing it out at 32. By my count, there are 19 in (Team Loesch are one). Nominations remain open until Friday or all spots have been filled. (2/4)

Seeding will be random but if obvious divisions arise, I reserve the right to form those. Voting will begin on Monday. Each day will be a single round with voting open for 24 hours. When voting closes, it closes and the winner of that Twitter poll moves to the next round. (3/4)

This really is all for fun. I do want to sweeten the pot a little though. I'll be making a donation to the 501(c)(3) nonprofit of the winner's choosing (assuming it's not an organization that violates my personal morals) and I'll encourage others to do the same. (4/4).

One other point I forgot: I'm still coming through all the nominations (thanks everyone for filling my mentions with dog photos. Made my day). So some who have been nominated may still be added.

*combing. Stupid autocorrect.

Added to the roster of awesome dogs and their owners:
@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila and @AG_Conservative

Still a couple openings in the bracket.

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative Another roster spot filled: @morganmurtaugh

One spot left. Get your nominations in.

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh Tonight, I'll be sharing information on the last spot and it's quite the twist.

Also, thanks to all who shared photos and videos of their dogs. I'll be retweeting some of them in the lead up to the start of the bracket on Monday. Dogs are awesome and so are all of you.

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh The final spot in the bracket is going to be determined by a vote and it's a border battle.

On one side, we have Ohio Governor @MikeDeWine and @firstdogofohio

On the other, we have Indiana Governor @GovHolcomb and @FirstDogHenry

Vote for your favorite dog.

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry Looks like @MikeDeWine and @firstdogofohio are through to the bracket.

I give you your bracket for this week's contest. Seeding done in no particular order.

Voting for round 1 begins Monday.

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry As promised, over the weekend, I'll be retweeting some of my favorite nominations that were submitted.

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry Time for some voting for awesome dogs!

Kicking things off, we have @TheFriddle going up against @ChrisRBarron

Note: Those in the competition are encouraged to share photos of the dogs as replies to this. Show America how awesome your dog is!

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry @TheFriddle Matchup 2 in the first round has @BuckSexton and @NumbersMuncher weighing in

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry @TheFriddle Next we have @KyleKashuv and @monacharenEPPC

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry @TheFriddle @KyleKashuv We keep things going with a matchup of veterans and their epic dogs. We have @KurtSchlichter and Trigger from the team at @blckriflecoffee

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry @TheFriddle @KyleKashuv @KurtSchlichter @blckriflecoffee When it comes to awesome dogs, both @AG_Conservative and @KassyDillon are strong entries. What say you?

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry @TheFriddle @KyleKashuv @KurtSchlichter @blckriflecoffee @KassyDillon Both @KatiePavlich and @morganmurtaugh make great contributions to the conservative movement. They also have cool dogs. Vote on which dog you think is the cooler of the two.

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry @TheFriddle @KyleKashuv @KurtSchlichter @blckriflecoffee @KassyDillon Capitalist @JonathanHoenig not only knows a thing or two about investing, he also appreciates dogs.

@NolteNC was someone brought up multiple times in nomination and could be a surprise victor.

Make your voice heard. Who's got the better dog?

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry @TheFriddle @KyleKashuv @KurtSchlichter @blckriflecoffee @KassyDillon @NolteNC Few dogs are as well known as Jasper but can @DanaPerino 's celebrity canine come out as top dog?

@lyndseyfifield and Daisy Mae offer a strong challenge.
Which dog do you think is more epic?

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry @TheFriddle @KyleKashuv @KurtSchlichter @blckriflecoffee @KassyDillon @NolteNC @DanaPerino If you follow @JonahNRO on Twitter, you know he and his dogs go on a few adventures.

@SenMcSallyAZ has Boomer, a dog that is friend to many.

The better dog(s)...

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry @TheFriddle @KyleKashuv @KurtSchlichter @blckriflecoffee @KassyDillon @NolteNC @DanaPerino @JonahNRO @SenMcSallyAZ Team Loesch (@DLoesch and @ChrisLoesch ) have a couple of dogs that clearly help make Texas a great place to be.

@KSoltisAnderson has Wally helps make DC a little bit brighter.

Which dog owner has the dog or dogs that shine brighter?

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry @TheFriddle @KyleKashuv @KurtSchlichter @blckriflecoffee @KassyDillon @NolteNC @DanaPerino @JonahNRO @SenMcSallyAZ @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @KSoltisAnderson The fact that @GregAbbott_TX has Pancake and Peaches means that the Texas Capitol is proof that the Governor's Mansion is pretty epic.

@DavidAFrench has a dog that seems to be a dog appreciated by the whole family.

Which one would you call a "good dog" first?

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry @TheFriddle @KyleKashuv @KurtSchlichter @blckriflecoffee @KassyDillon @NolteNC @DanaPerino @JonahNRO @SenMcSallyAZ @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @KSoltisAnderson Occasionally seen on @TheBrandonMorse Instagram feed, Remington is not only a well named dog, but also photogenic.

@terryschappert was nominated more than a few times and it's easy to see why. Don't believe dogs can be family, check out Terry's Twitter feed.

Who wins though?

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry @TheFriddle @KyleKashuv @KurtSchlichter @blckriflecoffee @KassyDillon @NolteNC @DanaPerino @JonahNRO @SenMcSallyAZ @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @KSoltisAnderson @TheBrandonMorse @terryschappert Well after nominations closed, I was receiving nominations for @scrowder and @HopperCrowder so there's clearly a following.

I found @JedediahBila as someone with a dog that could take social media by storm (the dog that is. Jedediah has already become a big deal).

Who wins?

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry @TheFriddle @KyleKashuv @KurtSchlichter @blckriflecoffee @KassyDillon @NolteNC @DanaPerino @JonahNRO @SenMcSallyAZ @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @KSoltisAnderson @TheBrandonMorse @terryschappert @scrowder @HopperCrowder When it comes to a dog that is ready for social media, one doesn't have to look much further than @neontaster

Down in Columbus, there's a dog though that beat out a dog over in Indiana for the final spot in the bracket. That's @MikeDeWine and @firstdogofohio

Vote now.

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry @TheFriddle @KyleKashuv @KurtSchlichter @blckriflecoffee @KassyDillon @NolteNC @DanaPerino @JonahNRO @SenMcSallyAZ @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @KSoltisAnderson @TheBrandonMorse @terryschappert @scrowder @HopperCrowder @neontaster Many say @NikkiHaley is already the frontrunner for 2024. But today, we're concerned about her pup, Bentley.

@CalebJHull doesn't enter this competition without an all-star though. Jack clearly is a quality dog.

Who's got the better dog?

@DavidAFrench @monacharenEPPC @ChrisRBarron @KatiePavlich @BuckSexton @lyndseyfifield @GregAbbott_TX @JonathanHoenig @NumbersMuncher @JedediahBila @AG_Conservative @morganmurtaugh @MikeDeWine @firstdogofohio @GovHolcomb @FirstDogHenry @TheFriddle @KyleKashuv @KurtSchlichter @blckriflecoffee @KassyDillon @NolteNC @DanaPerino @JonahNRO @SenMcSallyAZ @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @KSoltisAnderson @TheBrandonMorse @terryschappert @scrowder @HopperCrowder @neontaster @NikkiHaley @CalebJHull Rounding out the first round we have possibly the toughest match-up.

@RoamingMil has Jellybean, a clearly loyal and quality dog.

@CamEdwards has Zelda and Bulleit, dogs that are ready for adventure.

Who wins the final match-up of the day?

I want to answer a few questions that have come up :
1. Voting goes for 24 hours each round
2. I don't post pictures of the dogs because I leave it up to their owners to determine which photos to use to promote their dog.

3. I kept this to convervative Twitter because we all generally follow each other so we go into this, often having seen many of these dogs.
4. Remember, you're voting for the dog, not the person.

5. I started this to promote appreciation for dogs and also fill Twitter with a positive topic (I know. Silly place to promote something positive).

6. If you’re asking "Why wasn't this dog included?" the answer most likely is that it wasn't brought up during the nomination process.

Round 2 is starting!

@ChrisRBarron had a tight race with @TheFriddle but came out on top.

Underdog (no pun intended) @NumbersMuncher had a strong win over @BuckSexton

Which of these round 1 victors comes out on top?

@ChrisRBarron @TheFriddle @NumbersMuncher @BuckSexton In the second pairing, we have @KyleKashuv going up against the captains of coffee at @blckriflecoffee and Trigger.

Both awesome pups but only one can move forward. Who should it be?

@ChrisRBarron @TheFriddle @NumbersMuncher @BuckSexton @KyleKashuv @blckriflecoffee Our next matchup is @AG_Conservative and @KatiePavlich

Both have excellent dogs. Which comes out on top?

@ChrisRBarron @TheFriddle @NumbersMuncher @BuckSexton @KyleKashuv @blckriflecoffee @AG_Conservative @KatiePavlich We saw Jasper and @DanaPerino get the win in round 1 but can the dynamic duo keep the momentum going when facing @JonathanHoenig and his team of pups?

@ChrisRBarron @TheFriddle @NumbersMuncher @BuckSexton @KyleKashuv @blckriflecoffee @AG_Conservative @KatiePavlich @DanaPerino @JonathanHoenig In round 1 we saw @JonahNRO achieve an impressive victory.

Team Loesch (@DLoesch and @ChrisLoesch ) enter this effort with a team of quality dogs.

Vote!

@ChrisRBarron @TheFriddle @NumbersMuncher @BuckSexton @KyleKashuv @blckriflecoffee @AG_Conservative @KatiePavlich @DanaPerino @JonathanHoenig @JonahNRO @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch The governor of the great state of Texas, @GregAbbott_TX made it through round 1 but now goes up against @terryschappert

Quality dogs all around. Make your choice.

@ChrisRBarron @TheFriddle @NumbersMuncher @BuckSexton @KyleKashuv @blckriflecoffee @AG_Conservative @KatiePavlich @DanaPerino @JonathanHoenig @JonahNRO @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @GregAbbott_TX @terryschappert When the topic is dogs and both @scrowder and @neontaster are in the conversation, you're talking about some legends. With one is more epic?

@ChrisRBarron @TheFriddle @NumbersMuncher @BuckSexton @KyleKashuv @blckriflecoffee @AG_Conservative @KatiePavlich @DanaPerino @JonathanHoenig @JonahNRO @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @GregAbbott_TX @terryschappert @scrowder @neontaster Rounding out the 2nd round we have @NikkiHaley and Bentley, facing off against @CamEdwards with Zelda and Bulliet. Can't pick a bad one from the lot but you can't pick more than one. Make your choice.

@ChrisRBarron @TheFriddle @NumbersMuncher @BuckSexton @KyleKashuv @blckriflecoffee @AG_Conservative @KatiePavlich @DanaPerino @JonathanHoenig @JonahNRO @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @GregAbbott_TX @terryschappert @scrowder @neontaster @NikkiHaley @CamEdwards Here's the updated bracket.

@ChrisRBarron @TheFriddle @NumbersMuncher @BuckSexton @KyleKashuv @blckriflecoffee @AG_Conservative @KatiePavlich @DanaPerino @JonathanHoenig @JonahNRO @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @GregAbbott_TX @terryschappert @scrowder @neontaster @NikkiHaley @CamEdwards Here's the updated bracket. The next round begins....

Now!

@ChrisRBarron @TheFriddle @NumbersMuncher @BuckSexton @KyleKashuv @blckriflecoffee @AG_Conservative @KatiePavlich @DanaPerino @JonathanHoenig @JonahNRO @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @GregAbbott_TX @terryschappert @scrowder @neontaster @NikkiHaley @CamEdwards If there's a Cinderella story in this bracket, it has been @NumbersMuncher and his dog that looks as friendly as can be.

The guys at @blckriflecoffee have Trigger who is a king among pups.

Which dog do you prefer?

@ChrisRBarron @TheFriddle @NumbersMuncher @BuckSexton @KyleKashuv @blckriflecoffee @AG_Conservative @KatiePavlich @DanaPerino @JonathanHoenig @JonahNRO @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @GregAbbott_TX @terryschappert @scrowder @neontaster @NikkiHaley @CamEdwards Our next matchup features @AG_Conservative who has a dog that's a ball of fur and awesome and has come out victorious against strong competition.

@DanaPerino and Jasper have had a couple of healthy victories so far this week and.

Who moves on to the next round?

@ChrisRBarron @TheFriddle @NumbersMuncher @BuckSexton @KyleKashuv @blckriflecoffee @AG_Conservative @KatiePavlich @DanaPerino @JonathanHoenig @JonahNRO @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @GregAbbott_TX @terryschappert @scrowder @neontaster @NikkiHaley @CamEdwards It seems that @JonahNRO along with Pippa and Zoë have quite the following.

WIll it be enough to come out on top against @GregAbbott_TX ?

@ChrisRBarron @TheFriddle @NumbersMuncher @BuckSexton @KyleKashuv @blckriflecoffee @AG_Conservative @KatiePavlich @DanaPerino @JonathanHoenig @JonahNRO @DLoesch @ChrisLoesch @GregAbbott_TX @terryschappert @scrowder @neontaster @NikkiHaley @CamEdwards Closing out this round we have two titans with @neontaster and Yoko going up against @NikkiHaley and Bentley. Both are awesome dogs.

A tough choice for sure.

Your Final Four are:
@blckriflecoffee
@DanaPerino
@neontaster
@JonahNRO

Thanks to all who have voted so far and shared this out. Special thanks to all who have shared your dog photos and videos.

Tune in tomorrow morning (Eastern) for the Final Four.