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Pete Hoekstra Criticized for Racially Insensitive TV Ad [VIDEOS]
US Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra unveiled a new ad campaign during this year's Super Bowl contest. The commercial was definitely not as slick as offerings from Budweiser, (featuring their famous Clydesdales) or others, but it is getting plenty of attention. Criticism, actually.
Naysayers claim the ad's use of an Asian woman speaking broken English is offensive and racist.
Take a look for yourself, then watch Hoekstra's video response after the break.
Hoekstra spoke to the Detroit Free Press, responding to the accusation in this video:
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