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Title: Talent agency for GOP ad called for 'hicky blue collar look'
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URL Source: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.co ... ed-for-hicky-blue-collar-look/
Published: Oct 7, 2010
Author: CNN
Post Date: 2010-10-07 10:14:31 by go65
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Views: 51956
Comments: 70
(CNN) – An ad out this week that's financed by National Republicans portrays three West Virginia voters in a rustic-looking diner declaring that Gov. Joe Manchin, the Democrat's Senate nominee, should stay "right here in West Virginia." But there is one caveat: The ad was shot at least 250 miles east of the state, in Philadelphia, and features not actual West Virginians, but paid actors instead. And to look the part of a West Virginian, the talent agency in charge of casting for the spot sent out a call for a "'Hicky' Blue Collar look." "These characters are from West Virginia so think coal miner/trucker looks," the casting call read, obtained by CNN from a Democratic source. "Each character should bring [sic] several options and stay away from all black or all white or thin stripes (thicker stripes and plaid are good)." The talent agency also made several additional clothing suggestions, including a "Dickie's type jacket with t-shirt underneath," "Down filled vest," "John Deer hats (not brand new, preferably beat up)," and "Trucker hats (not brand new, preferably beat up)." Democrats eagerly circulated the casting call – first reported by Politico – Thursday morning. But a National Republican Senatorial Committee spokesman says the GOP hired a subcontractor for the commercial and had never seen the language that was used to recruit the spot's actors. "Contrary to the false headline in Politico, no one at the NRSC, or associated with the NRSC, had anything to do with the language used in this casting call. We do not support it, and suffice to say, we would encourage our contractors to never work with this outside agency again," said Brian Walsh, NRSC Communications Director." An NRSC official added that the Independent Expenditure arm of the Republican organization contacted a GOP consulting firm to produce the ad, Jamestown Associates, which in turn approached the talent agency that used the casting call in question. It was the talent agency, and not the NRSC or the GOP consulting group that used the "hicky" language," the official said. Of course, actors have long been used for political commercials by both parties alike, and even as Democratic sources leaked the casting call, they admitted their party uses actors too. But rarely is such colorful language revealed showing just how these spots get the right look to fit a state's demographics. Still, Manchin, who is locked in a tight Senate battle with Republican businessman John Raese, immediately called on Raese to apologize for the language used in the casting call "John Raese and his special interest friends have insulted the people of West Virginia and need to immediately apologize," said Manchin in a statement. "Not only have they been spending millions to try and buy this election with lies and distortions, we can now see once and for all what he and his friends really think of West Virginia and our people." Actors and fake costumes aside, the ad itself might not be too far off in conveying the actual feelings of West Virginia voters during this cycle where any candidate viewed as the establishment faces an uphill battle. "I won't be voting for [Manchin] for Senate," Nathan Rose, manager of the First Watch Diner in Charleston, told CNN this week. "I just want someone who is going to stand up against the way things are going," he said. "I voted for him both times he's run here in West Virginia, but going to Washington, it scares me to death that he's just going to be a rubber stamp," said another voter, Dave Ridel. "I'm afraid he's going to be a rubber stamp for [President] Obama and Harry Reid and Nancy Pelsoi." The winner of November's special election will fill the final two years of the term of Democratic Sen. Robert Byrd, who died earlier this year. Byrd was first elected to the Senate in 1958.
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#31. To: Rudgear (#24)
Now you sound like Rotara. When's that revolution starting? Your frequency of DT's is affecting your eyesight. How could anyone ever trust you not shoot off your foot or at the backs of your fellow fighting compatriots?
Gee...where have we heard THAT before? Oh yea...that was somehow the fault of the ship that had been in the Persian Gulf for several months but somehow still had access to hi-tech poster making equipment and materials...
Yes. And I pointed out Democrats, namely Obama, used actors to craft perception in the run-up to the election. Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron)
Feel free to start your own thread on that topic.
That was a great production with only the most tech advanced props used. Now they are shooting the sequel, same producer, the leading cast members have changed though. With Redgear leading the revolution. lol
Explains this:
Giving the FR harpies a thrill.
Hell, thats very old news actually. Ever see Sharpton or Jackson protest the late klucker, Bobby 'KKK'Byrd? Nope. Hell, the last sucessful Democrat POTUS, Billy Jeff Clinton, worshipped Fulbright for God's sake. Wilson resegregated the military, fully supported Jim Crow 'seperate but unequal' schools, restrooms, water fountains, etc. It goes back to the Civil War, where the Democrats STATED sympathies were with the Confederate States of America. Hell, its in both the platforms from the 1860 and 1864 election cycles. The infamous 'Copperheads' were Democrats in that era. Look what Democrats in the South did to James Longstreet after the Civil War when he ran as a Republican. The Democratic Party is the political equivilent of a modern plantation to this day. Which is why the GOP ends up being the first party to nominate blacks for the highest appointments in the country's history.
Obama's first all-by-his-lonesome budget, btw, calls for a $1.17 trillion deficit.
The reality is they are pulling the money because they know they've won Byrd's Senate seat, and sending it to the four Senate races that could 'go either way'.
Obama's first all-by-his-lonesome budget, btw, calls for a $1.17 trillion deficit.
Really? Not comprehending English very well again are you? You need to help your friend out, the Bozo function has him stymied.
Yes and I was allowing for the professionals since it is an established means to a end. I was singling out for attention the troops who flock to Imperial Wizard Byrd and the Hymie Town Rhymer, not to mention those liberal lick-spittle's who, afraid of being called racist go along with and credit the Tawana Brawley scam dujour. It is the ideology trumps truth in these rent-a-mob idiots who do the real damage. Not the Byrds or Kennedys. Without the unquestioning support of their acolytes, Byrd would have been turned out into the streets decades ago and 'In-the-drink' Eddy would be serving a life sentence in some Massachusetts slap-on-the-wrist Federal tennis prison. If either side, but most especially the Democrat base, ever developed values and dropped their ideological blinders we would straighten out this country by identifying the true enemy.
Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron)
Shut up, scum.
Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron)
Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron) I don't normally like to get involved in these pissing contests that waste so much bandwidth, but let the record show that Rudgear attempted to divert the thread with your spam way back in post #2. And Rud, it's A K A Stone, not AKA Stone. Good day.
I'm sure that there is a point to Rudgear's posts, I just don't see it. Off on filter he goes (say Hi to Mad Dog!)
If I read your post correctly and draw the proper conclusion then I'm not surprised that Boofer used this thread as an excuse to piss on the grave of a dead man. He, like you, lives to thread jack. Maybe I'll put you on bozo too.
Sure, it's the same as yukon's posts. There is no point. They're both just noise generators.
I'll probably bozo him as well the next time I'm on that page. By himself, he's not worth the trip.
I think I'll also see what a day without Rudgear is like. If I like it I'll extend his stay. He can say hello to a dog, a snake and a Jag.
Gutless turd. Go and hide.
Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron)
Another gutless turd. Go and hide with your fellow Acorn shill.
Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron)
It won't stop me from replying to you, whore or gotohell. You cowards just won't see it.
Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron)
I live in NYC, I see the homeless talking to themselves all the time...it used to bother me. Now I hardly notice. See ya...
I'm guessing Stone sent you a little email, n'est-ce pas?
Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron)
I have no idea what a "'Dickie's type' jacket" jacket is but when I'm not at work I'm in a t-shirt [usually one from my Harley collection] and I have a down vest that I wear for yard work in the late Fall and Winter when it's cold. I also have a TON of beat up old hats but most are from Golf Courses that I played... Is two out of three okay?
Guess again...he's sent me squatina Enjoy bozo for a few days, boy.
You'll be talking to yourself soon, if not already you stupid jagoff.
I think thats a fair assertion.
Obama's first all-by-his-lonesome budget, btw, calls for a $1.17 trillion deficit.
This would carry more weight if you applied it previously to those you appear to defend here, GO. Just sayin...
Obama's first all-by-his-lonesome budget, btw, calls for a $1.17 trillion deficit.
Yeah, I diverted the thread with an out of the park home run.
Well, [war's] got to do something for attention, his multiple personalities aren't speaking to him any more, and his imaginary friends keep finding excuses not to come over. (Murron)
Our resident uber liberals and assorted kooks crying 'diverted the thread!' is actually hysterically funny when you think about it, or peruse the database here.
Obama's first all-by-his-lonesome budget, btw, calls for a $1.17 trillion deficit.
I LOVE that word...
Senator Vitter, tell us about your involvement with the D.C. Madam.....
Wait, the guy who's giddy about putting those who voted for Medicare Part D back in control of Congress is attacking "liberals" Does he not realize he's attacking himself?
Is it just me or does Halloween seem to come earlier every year?
"things are going to get worse next year"
Congressman Grayson, don't you have another negative campaign commercial featuring false assertions, quotes taken out of context, and false data to prepare? Posting in a small internet forum just 26 days from your being fired for insanity seems to be a waste of time.
Obama's first all-by-his-lonesome budget, btw, calls for a $1.17 trillion deficit.
Sorry buddy...THIS stall's taken... --Anonymous to Senator Larry "Wide Stance" Craig
Congressman Grayson, your mom and sister fuck me for free. (chuckle) Like I said, we can go there if you want, til it bores me, and I filter you GO. Your call.
Obama's first all-by-his-lonesome budget, btw, calls for a $1.17 trillion deficit.
You keep mistaking me for someone who cares. All I do is point out the crap you make up, if you want to run and hide behind a filter like just about every tea partier does when they get called on their BS, be my guest. Maybe you can get a gig on Fox news?
Obama's first all-by-his-lonesome budget, btw, calls for a $1.17 trillion deficit.
LOL You better believe they see enemies of the revolution around every corner and draw hilarious conclusions in their febrile little minds. War is the ringleader here. Mininggold is just a clown that falls out of the little car, usually drunk.
#32. To: Brian S (#28)
(Edited)
The GOP group blames the casting call on an outside producer.
#33. To: war (#29)
#34. To: Rudgear (#33)
Yes. And I pointed out Democrats, namely Obama, used actors to craft perception in the run-up to the election.
#35. To: war (#32)
Oh yea...that was somehow the fault of the ship that had been in the Persian Gulf for several months but somehow still had access to hi-tech poster making equipment and materials...
#36. To: mininggold (#35)
with only the most tech advanced props used
#37. To: war (#36)
Explains this:
#38. To: Rudgear (#30)
Interesting those who claim the egalitarian high-ground of flaming liberalism see and pigeon-hole people in terms of race instead of just being people. I think they protest too much.
#39. To: Brian S (#28)
#40. To: Badeye (#20)
(Edited)
I find it amusing how deep into your brain I am, given I haven't posted anything to this thread, ming.
#41. To: Badeye (#38)
#42. To: mininggold (#40)
#43. To: Rudgear, A K A Stone, War (#12)
Hey, Stone, you have a spam generator here. That timeout in misfits corner obviously failed to have it's desired effect.
Reality check - Obama is more popular than the tea party
#44. To: mininggold, rudgear, war (#19)
Reality check - Obama is more popular than the tea party
#45. To: Rudgear (#41)
(Edited)
#46. To: go65 (#44)
I'm sure that there is a point to Rudgear's posts,
#47. To: go65 (#44)
#48. To: go65 (#44)
(Edited)
I'm sure that there is a point to Rudgear's posts, I just don't see it. Off on filter he goes (say Hi to Mad Dog!)
#49. To: go65 (#44)
#50. To: war (#45)
#51. To: mininggold (#48)
#52. To: Rudgear (#51)
It won't stop me from replying to you...
#53. To: war (#52)
#54. To: go65 (#0)
The talent agency also made several additional clothing suggestions, including a "Dickie's type jacket with t-shirt underneath," "Down filled vest," "John Deer hats (not brand new, preferably beat up)," and "Trucker hats (not brand new, preferably beat up)."
#55. To: Rudgear, A K A Stone (#53)
I'm guessing Stone sent you a little email, n'est-ce pas?
#56. To: Rudgear (#49)
Gutless turd. Go and hide.
#57. To: Rudgear (#41)
If either side, but most especially the Democrat base, ever developed values and dropped their ideological blinders we would straighten out this country by identifying the true enemy.
#58. To: go65 (#43)
I don't normally like to get involved in these pissing contests that waste so much bandwidth, but let the record show that Rudgear attempted to divert the thread with your spam way back in post #2.
#59. To: Badeye (#58)
#60. To: Rudgear (#59)
#61. To: Fred Mertz (#56)
jagoff
#62. To: Badeye (#58)
(Edited)
This would carry more weight if you applied it previously to those you appear to defend here, GO.
Reality check - Obama is more popular than the tea party
#63. To: Badeye, war, fred mertz, skip intro, lucysmom, brian s (#60)
Our resident uber liberals and assorted kooks crying 'diverted the thread!' is actually hysterically funny when you think about it, or peruse the database here.
Reality check - Obama is more popular than the tea party
#64. To: go65 (#63)
Wait, the guy who's giddy about putting those who voted for Medicare Part D back in control of Congress is attacking "liberals"
#65. To: war (#64)
Is it just me or does Halloween seem to come earlier every year?
Reality check - Obama is more popular than the tea party
#66. To: go65 (#63)
Wait, the guy who's giddy about putting those who voted for Medicare Part D back in control of Congress is attacking "liberals"
#67. To: go65 (#62)
Senator Vitter, tell us about your involvement with the D.C. Madam.....
#68. To: go65 (#62)
Senator Vitter, tell us about your involvement with the D.C. Madam.....
#69. To: Badeye (#68)
Like I said, we can go there if you want, til it bores me, and I filter you GO.
Reality check - Obama is more popular than the tea party
#70. To: go65 (#69)
Like I said, we can go there if you want, til it bores me, and I filter you GO.
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