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2000 - U.S. House of Representatives - Leigh - McNairy - "One of the Boys", 2000-01-01 - 2000-12-31

 Item — Box: Coldstorage 1: Series PCC-KANTER-HOR; Series PCC-KANTER-ATTORNEYGEN; Series PCC-KANTER-BALLOT-CAMPAIGN; Series PCC-KANTER-CITY/COUNTY; Series PCC-KANTER-EDUCATION; Series PCC-KANTER-CITY/COUNTY
Identifier: P-1635-83025
2000 - U.S. House of Representatives - Leigh - McNairy - "One of the Boys", 2000-01-01 - 2000-12-31
2000 - U.S. House of Representatives - Leigh - McNairy - "One of the Boys", 2000-01-01 - 2000-12-31

Scope and Contents

In the 2000 Democratic campaign ad, Leigh McNairy contrasts her effectiveness as a dedicated teacher and community advocate for education and rural development against Congressman Walter Jones Jr., portrayed as a typical, ineffective Washington politician. Scenes showing McNairy engaging positively with communities are juxtaposed with images of Jones in chaotic, argumentative congressional settings, emphasizing McNairy's readiness for practical change and Jones's inability to resolve significant issues.

Dates

  • Broadcast: 2000-01-01 - 2000-12-31

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