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Wed Aug 10, 2016, 11:29 AM Aug 2016

Old news? $50 "background actors" filled out DRUMPF's"Mexican rapists" debut,courtesy Dem strategist

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http://gawker.com/the-astro-turfing-democratic-strategist-who-launched-do-1782292650
[font size=5]The Astro-Turfing Democratic Strategist Who Launched Donald Trump's Presidential Campaign[/font]

Just over a year ago, Donald Trump launched his presidential campaign from the atrium of Trump Tower, standing at the base of his gilded escalator to deliver his populist warnings about Mexican rapists and radical Islam. That event was organized by Bradley Gerstman, a lobbyist and Democrat strategist.

Not long after Trump made his announcement, the Hollywood Reporter obtained an email from Extra Mile Casting, sent to its client list, looking for background actors who would be willing to appear at the announcement event for $50 in cash. “We are looking to cast people for the event to wear t-shirts and carry signs and help cheer him in support of his announcement,” the email read. “We understand this is not a traditional ‘background job,’ but we believe acting comes in all forms and this is inclusive of that school of thought.”

The email notes that “We are working helping one of are [sic] associates at Gotham GR,” and included a link to the website of Gotham Government Relations, the New York City-based lobbying firm of which Gerstman is a founding partner. ... ....

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