follow out , Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton : One of childhood literature ’s most beloved characters is pass for United States President . Earlier this calendar week , on Tuesday , July 26 , The Cat in the Hat officially harbinger his play for the Oval Office , the Associated Press report . Since the Republican and Democratic campaigner have already been selected , the Cat will run severally as the “ Kids ’ Candidate . ”
support outside the Springfield , Massachusetts , household ofhis creator , Theodor “ Dr. Seuss ” Geisel , the Cat introduced his running mates , Thing One and Thing Two . The fabricated feline pledge his commitment to further ocean preservation ( with livelihood from Red Pisces the Fishes and blue-blooded Fish , of course ) , order he and the Lorax would protect the environs , and foretell that Sam I Am would facilitate him tackle mankind hunger . To insure full military campaign transparence , the Cat even promised torelease his revenue enhancement returns .
The Cat in the Hat ’s independent political finish is to “ show kids that every suffrage counts , and every vox matters , ” said campaign manager Susan Brandt , president of Dr. Seuss Enterprises , in the telecasting above . On a more practical note , the event also served as the official launch forOne Vote , Two Votes , I Vote , You Vote , a fresh $ 10 Random House picture Good Book in which the Cat runs for president . It ’s publish for kids years 5 to 8 , and provides them with a brief fusee on democracy , the U.S. election appendage , and why it ’s necessary to vote .
Want to get involved in the Cat ’s campaign ? Visit hisofficial website , where you may vote for the presidential hopeful ’s first order of business once he ’s elect . He ’ll " collaborate " with another famous Dr. Seuss character to back up one of five charitable causes , ranging from ocean conservation to anti - bullying efforts . The fibre or philanthropic organization that contract the most votes will receive a $ 10,000 donation from Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children ’s Books .
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