West Virginia Democrat Strikes Back at GOP 'Hick' Ad: 'It's Insulting'

The republicans consider most West Virginians to be hicks and will work to help the wealthy elites if they get elected.

Talk about grasping at straws!! Did that sound to "hickish"? Guess if you don't dress in a 3 piece suit, you look "hicky"!! I'd say manchin is the one out of touch here! And talk about taxes, did John Kerry every pay his taxes on that yacht that he bought a few months back and parked in another state so he wouldn't have to pay taxes on it? As far as that goes, how many in this administration have NOT paid their taxes? Don't think the dems want to go down the "tax" road in this election!

Aren't we starting to get rediculous. I'm a dem, but this ad agencies casting call is far removed from the candidate himself, an apparently proud West Virginian. They seem to be looking for anything to attack with. Well, my family is from West Virginia - a small coal mining hollar, and I am not in the least offended. Casting calls have to be descriptive. If you're looking for the nerd type, you have to be able to say so. Same with the 'redneck' type, a term which originated in West 'By God' Virginia. I personally am MORE offended by the rediculous attack, rather than a focus on the issues at stake. When you can't stand on the issues, attack the person - Politics 101.

As a right leaning moderate, I have to say WV has a very difficult choice. Manchin certainly comes across as a thoughtful and independent thinker when it comes to determining what is good for his State. The people have given him high marks as Governor. The dilemma: If he gets to Washington, he cannot only concentrate on WV, but must think about what is best for America, too. When the Libs/Progs start putting the screws to him when it comes to doing his best for WV, will he be able to withstand the pressure and continue to do what is right, first for the country, second for his State, and third for his personal political life? Very tough decision........do your best, WV, to pick the right one.

As usual, making a mountain out of a mole hill. Grow up and get a sense of humor.

The problem the Democrats have with this ad is that it is 100% accurate. Manchin has been a pretty good govenor( I live in WV and am a registered Republican). And yes the fear is that Washington Joe will be a rubber stamp for President Obama. P.S. Heard the ad several times and was not offended.

So what's wrong with baseball hats, flannel shirts, and work boots? I wear them all the time. Does that make me a hick, or just a guy who likes to be comfortable when I work? Seems like critics think there is something wrong with those who work for a living. Does honest work make me a hick? If so, I'll proudly wear that title too.

So the other guy lives in Florida? his own wife can not vote for him...how did he get to run in Virginia...is he a transport of the republican party? just like they moved Alan Keyes to Illinois temporarily to run against Obama for senator?

Excellent ad, replacing Senator Byrd with another outsider, like Rockefeller, a New Yorker actually, would be a serious mistske. Joe Manchin is a West Virginan heart and soul... also the right man to represent his state in the senate.

A few years ago the Dems dressed Robert Byrd up in bib overalls and a straw hat for a commercial. Now they're upset over this. Many of us wear boots and work clothes to make our living. We have no problem with the image. It's the ones who don't punch a clock or carry their lunch to work that have a problem with it. Many WV voters are turned off not by the commercial. But by the way the Dems are handling it. I am a blue collar worker. My vote is for the GOP.