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Santorum Ad Inspired by ... Pop Up Video

GOP candidate channels VH1's late-'90s hit

By Dustin Lushing, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 23, 2011 5:10 PM CST

(Newser) – GOP hopeful Rick Santorum's latest campaign ad doesn't exactly scream 2012. The video is seemingly inspired by VH1's cult classic TV show Pop Up Video, which was a huge hit after it debuted in 1996 (it was resurrected in October of this ... More »

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