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Voter Board: Hey Tim, Wanna Do a PSA?

Actor hasn't minced words in aftermath of Election Day polling snafu

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 19, 2008 9:14 AM CST

(Newser) – The New York City Board of Elections, headed up by a man Tim Robbins has termed a "corrupt scumbag," is reaching out to the prickly actor with an offer he might well resist—turn his Election Day voting tantrum into a civics lesson. TMZ reports that the board is inviting the Bull Durham actor to produce a public-service announcement on voter participation. No comment from camp Robbins.

“We recognize and applaud that passion Mr Robbins exhibited," said the elections board in a statement.

Actor Tim Robbins has been invited by the NYC Board of Elections to produce a public-service announcement.
Actor Tim Robbins has been invited by the NYC Board of Elections to produce a public-service announcement.   (Getty Images)
Actor Tim Robbins became angry when he was not on the list at his regular New York City polling place in the 2008 election.
Actor Tim Robbins became angry when he was not on the list at his regular New York City polling place in the 2008 election.   (Getty Images)
Actor Tim Robbins arrives at a party during the Toronto International Film Festival, Sept. 9, 2008.
Actor Tim Robbins arrives at a party during the Toronto International Film Festival, Sept. 9, 2008.   (Getty Images)
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Nov 18, 2008 9:19 PM CST
That might be a novel PSA with Robbins calling the head of the board scumbag.I can picture it now.........can you?

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