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Title: Talent agency for GOP ad called for 'hicky blue collar look'
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CNN
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: 51954
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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#1. To: go65 (#0)
Chalk this one up to "Ooops..."
Wonder if it's the same agency that hired all those women to faint on cue at the sight of Barry Soetorro?
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)
Your point is that this is okay? Or your point was to make somthing up...? Or your point was to troll?
I wouldn't expect you to make an effective argument or comprehend the obvious point made. It takes more than your room-temperature IQ to extrapolate.
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)
So it was to troll. Thanks. Do you have a comment germane to the topic here?
His function is to always focus every thread back on Obama much like Tull does.
...or to claim that the tagline that he stole from Mammy who stole it from someone else bothers me...
No, his purpose is to point out when you stir the shit-pot, you better be in a position to do so, free and clear.
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)
How much more germane do I need to get? Everyone else who is not an Acorn employee or mininggold gets it. Why can't you? I'm guessing you still have lead plumbing in your house.
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)
Hey, Stone, you have a spam generator here. That timeout in misfits corner obviously failed to have it's desired effect.
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)
Help Cecil Help!!!! [snicker] Do you have a comment germane to the topic here?
Why not just hire Mudbot Slim and get the real thing?
Good point...he needs the work...
Your grandiosity has you 'thinking' that those who aren't interested in this thread are actually in support of whatever you post.
No help needed. You're posting spam and wasting bandwidth with your routine garbage. I think the site owner needs to re-evaluate your rehabilitation. Parole was poorly considered and foolishly granted, in my opinion.
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 find it amusing that it's the "Tea Party Conservative's" here who constantly call for the banning or rehabilitation of others. You need to learn to use the bozo, get one of your bud's like Badeye to show you how.
I find it amusing how deep into your brain I am, given I haven't posted anything to this thread, ming. I have that affect on kooks. Its well documented here and elsewhere.
Obama's first all-by-his-lonesome budget, btw, calls for a $1.17 trillion deficit.
Several incorrect ideas out of you but who's counting. I am not a tea arty conservative When have I 'constantly called for banning' anyone? Your leader war needs more time in time out. I don't use filters since that would prevent my total enjoyment of second-tier apparatchiks like you.
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)
Boofer doesn't bozo anyone. His ego couldn't handle it.
The next time that you send me such a vile and obscene PM, I will post it. Fair warning. That said...do you have a comment germane to the topic here?
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.
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)
According to dingaling ming...I'm Jewish....(laughing) As if I would wear a coffee filter as headgear on Saturdays....
Obama's first all-by-his-lonesome budget, btw, calls for a $1.17 trillion deficit.
As if I would wear a coffee filter as headgear on Saturdays.... I thought you said you weren't?
Stop polluting the the message board with spam, whore. I'm just taking the site owner's (and that's not you) advice and taking it to the mail function. Don't threaten me again, punk. Just to de-fang you, I'll post it myself: http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRPLo3Jshu6v19ElQyfBxjWcrgkLxL5Dfza9sSjpGEO3tV6u3U&t=1&usg=__A2JHE42hbG_6u-CP10_8nK0tBJE= Anyone who wants a look may do so without having to accidentally stumble upon 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)
GOP pulling W.Va. Senate ad with 'hicky' actors CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- National Republicans are pulling a West Virginia Senate ad that portrays the state's residents as hicks. The National Republican Senatorial Committee dropped the ad from its YouTube channel Thursday after Democrats released a copy of a casting call that sought actors with a "hicky blue collar" look. The ad, filmed in Philadelphia, shows men in flannel shirts and baseball caps worrying that Democratic Gov. Joe Manchin will side with President Barack Obama if elected to the Senate. The GOP group blames the casting call on an outside producer. A party official familiar with the issue says Republicans also expect to pull the ad from TV stations, where it has been in heavy rotation for several days. He requested anonymity because he was not directly involved in handling the ad. ---- Online: NRSC Manchin ad: tinyurl.com/25ssqpv Never swear "allegiance" to anything other than the 'right to change your mind'!
To refresh your memory, this is the topic: "Talent agency for GOP ad called for 'hicky blue collar look'..." Apparently, the RNC needs to go outside of west Virginia to find what it believes to be REAL West Virginians. Care to comment?
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.
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)
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.
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#2. To: war (#1)
#3. To: Rudgear (#2)
#4. To: war (#3)
#5. To: Rudgear (#4)
#6. To: war (#5)
Do you have a comment germane to the topic here?
#7. To: mininggold (#6)
His function is to always focus every thread back on Obama much like Tull does.
#8. To: war (#7)
#9. To: Rudgear (#8)
Do you have a comment germane to the topic here?
#10. To: war (#9)
#11. To: Rudgear (#10)
Do you have a comment germane to the topic here?
#12. To: war, AKA Stone (#11)
Do you have a comment germane to the topic here? (posted for the umpteenth time)
#13. To: Rudgear (#12)
(Edited)
AKA Stone
#14. To: go65, Mudboy Slim (#0)
It was the talent agency, and not the NRSC or the GOP consulting group that used the "hicky" language," the official said.
#15. To: Skip Intro (#14)
#16. To: Rudgear (#10)
How much more germane do I need to get? Everyone else who is not an Acorn employee or mininggold gets it. Why can't you? I'm guessing you still have lead plumbing in your house.
#17. To: war (#13)
#18. To: Rudgear (#17)
Do you have a comment germane to the topic here?
#19. To: Rudgear, badeye (#17)
(Edited)
No help needed. You're posting spam and wasting bandwidth with your routine garbage. I think the site owner needs to re-evaluate your rehabilitation. Parole was poorly considered and foolishly granted, in my opinion.
#20. To: mininggold, Rudgear, all (#19)
#21. To: mininggold (#19)
#22. To: mininggold (#19)
#23. To: Rudgear (#21)
(Edited)
#24. To: Badeye (#20)
#25. To: Rudgear (#24)
#26. To: Badeye (#25)
According to dingaling ming...I'm Jewish....(laughing)
#27. To: war, AKA Stone (#23)
#28. To: ALL, GOP pulling W.Va. Senate ad with 'hicky' actors (#0)
#29. To: Rudgear (#27)
#30. To: Badeye (#25)
#31. To: Rudgear (#24)
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.
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