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NJ Gov Hopeful Runs Afoul of Monty Python

Troupe threatens to sue Republican over pirated video footage

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(Newser) – Republican Chris Christie holds a razor-thin lead over incumbent Jon Corzine in the New Jersey governor's race, and now he has five more potential opponents—the members of Monty Python, who are considering suing the former US Attorney for violating their copyright. An online ad the campaign swiftly yanked from its websites after the Huffington Post blew the whistle uses footage of Michael Palin without credit.

"I'm surprised that a former US Attorney isn't aware of his copyright infringement when he uses our material without permission," says Palin. "He's clearly made a terrible mistake. It was the endorsement of Sarah Palin he was after—not that of Michael Palin."

Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, and Eric Idle, aka Monty Python, don't look kindly on Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie's unauthorized use of their work.
Michael Palin, John Cleese, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, and Eric Idle, aka Monty Python, don't look kindly on Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie's unauthorized use of their work.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Republican candidate for New Jersey governor Chris Christie speaks Oct. 30, 2009, in West Milford, N.J. Christie faces Gov. Jon S. Corzine and Independent Chris Daggett in tomorrow's election.
Republican candidate for New Jersey governor Chris Christie speaks Oct. 30, 2009, in West Milford, N.J. Christie faces Gov. Jon S. Corzine and Independent Chris Daggett in tomorrow's election.   (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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Reader64481089
Nov 2, 09 3:43 PM CST
HEY!!! They are Republicans damn it and can steal anything they wish, so back off /sarcasm Reply
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Wonka
Nov 2, 09 3:46 PM CST
Sadly, they can be sued for stealing someone's property but not sued (or thrown in jail) for stealing elections and destroying this country.
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UrUndertaker
Nov 2, 09 3:46 PM CST
You got a point, they have made off with elections, the Constitution, Bill of Rights and who knows what else.....
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jamerican
Nov 2, 09 3:54 PM CST
Oh big deal...try to find something worthwhile to report instead of trying to influence people at the last minute...Newser quit showing your stupid liberall agenda and try to be more unbiased.
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Altoecko
Nov 2, 09 4:09 PM CST
Newser, please ignore that fool and keep showing as many articles from both sides as you can.
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