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Democrats are seizing on casting-call material that sought actors with a "hicky" West Virginia look for a Republican television ad opposing Gov. Joe Manchin in his bid for U.S. Senate.
The ad, paid for by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, portrays three men wearing flannel shirts and saying the Democratic governor would help promote President Obama's agenda. Republicans plan to pull the spot now that the casting call has caused a stir, said a GOP official who asked not to be identified.See the full content of this document
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Campaign 2010: ; 'Hicky' West Virginia Ad Pulled
The talent agency had called for "a 'Hicky' Blue Collar look."
"These characters are from West Virginia so think coal miner/ trucker looks," the casting call reads.The website Politico ...See the full content of this document
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