The Worst Political Ad Ever Gets Nosy With Ted Cruz
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The Worst Political Ad Ever Gets Nosy With Ted Cruz

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Optics have always a big part of presidential campaigns. From Lincoln’s log cabin to Obama’s Shepard Fairey poster, Presidential aspirants have strived to present themselves as heroic and inspirational. Just as prevalent has been the use of images to demonize or belittle your opponent (think Dukakis’s helmet or Kerry’s windsurfing outfit).

The 2016 election is no exception.

But perhaps no image in this election is as grotesque and disturbing as the one the Kasich campaign has served up with this bizarre, surreal, and more than little…uh…Freudian shot at Ted Cruz.

Will this Ad give Kasich an edge in his wild card strategy, or is it just the latest nightmare fueling an already unnerving election.

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