Bo Obama No. 80 on List of Most Influential Liberals

In comparison, Maureen Dowd comes in at No. 43.

These lists, which are published each year by The Telegraph newspaper in England are amusing if nothing else.

First Dog of the United States (FDOTUS)

A gift to the President from the late Senator Edward Kennedy last April, the new First Dog immediately became a media sensation – and a potent symbol of the uncritical, adoring coverage that the new President has received from the mainstream media. During the campaign, Obama talked often of having promised a puppy for his daughters Malia and Sasha, stipulating that it had to be a hypoallergenic breed because of Malia’s allergies.

After flirting with the idea of getting a “mutt like me”, Obama instead chose a Portuguese Water Dog with an American Kennel Club lineage. The Washington Post was given an “exclusive” for the story and its reporter dutifully described the dog thus: “Bo's a handsome little guy. Well suited for formal occasions at the White House, he's got tuxedo-black fur, with a white chest, white paws and a rakish white goatee.” The White House doles out regular photos of Bo, who has his own blog and several imitators on Twitter. No doubt a book deal cannot be far off.

Coming in 20 places behind Bo is another dog from the liberal side: John Edwards.

Other liberals with less influence then Bo include Jesse Jackson, Jimmy Carter, and Chris Matthews.

They haven't published the complete list. They do 20 at a time from both the conservative and liberal side of the spectrum. Go here to view the lists.