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Longtime tough guy actor and former Republican mayor Clint Eastwood addressed the political flack Chrysler has received for the “It’s Halftime in America Ad,” for the duration of an interview with CNBC. “I’m surprised that people today that are supposed to be intelligent have interpreted it (the ad) otherwise,” Eastwood told the network. Debate about the political nature of the commercial has raged because the moment the two-minute commercial aired during halftime of Sunday’s Super Bowl. Earlier this week Chrysler Chief Marketing and advertising Officer Oliver Francois also insisted that the commercial was not developed to send a political message. “Ther
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LAS VEGAS — Chrysler’s two-minute Super Bowl spot will air through tonight’s game and “will reflect the incredibly spirit of what Chrysler is today and how we view our role in society,” CEO Sergio Marchionne mentioned Saturday night.The ad will air only as soon as.News media reports have said the spot will feature 81-year-old Clint Eastwood giving a pep talk to America. Eastwood’s most current Detroit connection was the 2008 filming of “Gran Torino,” which showcased an old Ford model.”It will once again be unconventional,” said Marchionne, who delivered a speech at the National Automobile Dealers Association convention.
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