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Allan Lichtman: Makes a splash with a new ad in his bid for the Senate

Historian Allan Lichtman, running for the US Senate in the Maryland Democratic primary, has unveiled a new television ad that features him literally taking a plunge into a pond. He's fully clothed.

Accordng to his website:

"This humorous and edgy ad literally shows the difference between the minor ripple of conventional politics and the big splash that Allan will make in Washington. It will air for a week in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties and Baltimore City beginning on Friday, March 10, 2006. It will be televised on CNN, Headline News, Comedy Central and BET."

Read entire article at Campaign Website