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Mocking for fun and profit: Hoekstra’s offensive ad campaign

Pete Hoekstra — a Republican running for the Senate in Michigan — has decided that mocking the Chinese and Chinese Americans is the way to beat incumbent Democrat Debbie Stabenow.  Have a look at his  anti-Stabenow pitch on his website. Hard to imagine a more complete collection of Asian stereotypes and cliches. Thanks to Don Davis for sending me the link.

Wed, February 8 2012 » Elections

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