When the usual politicians are most unpopular, animals seeking election can make sense for some | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles

From a Halifax cat vying to be the next Prime Minister of Canada, to a Brazilian rhino that almost became mayor, we look at animalian attempts — both serious and strange — to reshape the political agenda. Earl Grey — the purrfect prime minister? Canada’s election just turned catty. Earl Grey is a five-year-old longhair and…