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From Apryl Duncan, Former About.com Guide to Advertising

Girl in Clinton Ad to Appear in Obama Ad?

Monday March 10, 2008
Hillary Clinton's "3 a.m." ad has been the controversial topic among Democrats, Republicans and even became a Saturday Night Live sketch. An ironic twist has surfaced that may give the little girl even more face time...except that little girl is about to turn 18. In Clinton's ad, 8-year-old Casey Knowles is shown sleeping in her bed. Now she's about to vote for the first time and says she's a big Barack Obama supporter.

More on the Ad:

The video for the Clinton ad was actually stock video bought from Getty Images. It originally appeared in a railroad company ad.

Knowles has actually been campaigning for Obama for several months. The high school senior says she and the Obama campaign have been in touch to discuss the possibility of her appearing in an ad for him.

All right creatives. Show everyone what you're made of. How would you write an ad featuring the little girl, all grown up and supporting Obama? Share your ideas.
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