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Holly Madison’s second day at the SuperZoo convention for her Lucky Pet Products by Holly Madison at Mandalay Bay Convention Center on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012.
Published Friday, Sept. 14, 2012 | 7:20 p.m.
Updated Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 | 4:41 p.m.
Secretary of State Ross Miller is launching television ads featuring himself, Gov. Brian Sandoval and entertainer Holly Madison to encourage Nevadans to register to vote.
The ads were produced as part of an $800,000 contract the state signed to increase participation in this election, following dismal turnout in June’s primary.
One ad features Miller giving a civics speech on an elevator, and then bumping into Las Vegas personality Holly Madison, who asks, “Are you working on that elevator speech, Ross?” (Madison, according to the office, donated her time for the production.) Another ad, targeted at members of the military, features Gov. Brian Sandoval and Miller.
The third ad features Miller speaking in Spanish.
The deadline to register to vote online or by mail is Oct. 6. The deadline to register in person is Oct. 16.
A legislative committee approved the spending on a mostly party-line vote in June. The state awarded the competitively bid contract to the Glenn Group, which is based in Nevada.
Elected officials have been dinged in the past for featuring themselves in ads. Miller is no exception. In 2010, the Nevada Republican Party filed a complaint about Miller’s appearance in an ad encouraging people to participate in the U.S. Census. The Nevada Commission on Ethics later dismissed that complaint.
The videos are part of a multimedia campaign that includes outdoor and online media. The contract is paid out of the Federal Help America Vote Act.
People can register to vote online or through Facebook. Those forms are available at RegisterToVoteNV.gov or through the new voter registration Facebook app here.
This story has been corrected to note that people can register to vote in person up until Oct. 16. That date was not included in the ad.
Can't they come up with someone a little more wholesome than Holly Madison?
Also, she is not exactly someone I would take seriously on any issue. Voting is pretty sacred thing to me.
instead of pissing the 800K away on this dumba$$, why don't you take the 800K and implement a telephone and computer voting system to make it easier for everyone to participate without getting jerked off! If i can bank online, register my car, and a million other things--i can vote online! wake up people and get out of the stone ages!
Why is the state spending $800,000 on this? If people don't want to vote thats their right. Most people are cynical are realize it doesn't really matter who or what you vote for...things never seem to change.
I suggest using this money to fund something worthy such as bus stop barriers.
Thomas,
Have you voted in the past and will you be voting this year?
Looks like racist birtherism is alive and well in Las Vegas...of course we have an empty golden tower memorializing that as well.
Good job Mr. Miller and good job defending none of the above, I heard top rated journalist Chuck Todd mention the "none of the above" as well. Gary Johnson and "nota" will assure our great President his reelection in Nevada.
Also quit attacking Holly, she is a wholesome girl next door and hopefully more people will get out and vote. (The Republican platform calls for banning all nudity in art, film and TV?NET)http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/27/us-usa-campaign-porn-idUSBRE87Q1A620120827
Carmen Electra Should be featured as well. These women are totally naked under all their clothes sowhat
Vote for the American, term limits and never a party loyalist.
How many bus stops could be corrected for 800k?
The Republicans spent the bus stop money on the Iraq War. Leave Holly alone and visit the Mob Museum and learn something. Holly is donating her time. She would normally get a million dollars for a TV spot. So this comercial is a good deal. Why don't you get the Kook Brothers or Sheldon to fix the bus stops?
We need more people voting so vote early and often.
This does seem like a silly waste of the taxpayer's money. Production company friends with Miller or Sandoval? Or are they just trying to get some face time with the public (or Madison)?
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How much is this silly Holly Madison getting? is this it with her?
I am torn, am I more sick of Holly Madison or hearing about Israel?
Stephen:
But you have to admit, Holly Madison is nicer to look at than Israel and it's prime minister.