Figure Skater Michelle Kwan Appears in Ad for Husband's Political Campaign (Video)

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Former Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan has taken her talents from the ice to the campaign trail.

The five-time world champion is part of a 30-second ad for her husband, Clay Pell, in his political bid to become the next governor of Rhode Island, with the aim of reaching out to female voters

"One of the reasons I'm so excited about my husband Clay Pell's candidacy is because Clay is committed to a women's equality agenda that strengthens protection for women in areas like pay equity, sexual harassment and domestic violence," 34-year-old Kwan says in the ad made by D.C. media firm Devine Mulvey Longabaugh.

"Clay knows Rhode Island can be ready for tomorrow by making it one of the best places for women to live and work," continues the two-time Olympic medalist, who retired in 2006. "Clay believes what I believe: We need equality for all women."

More with pics at http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/video-figure-skater-michelle-kwan-721172

[Control-Z]

1. Can I safely assume

Kwan's husband is a dem? (My phone is taking me to a hard to view page.)

[monmouth3]

2. Yes, he is. I knew she was a smart girl....LOL...n/t

[DFW]

3. The name Clayborne Pell is well-known in Rhode Island

Pell's grandfather was a Democratic Senator from RI for over three decades (as in Pell grants). He usually wore flimsy blue and white pinstripe suits on the Senate floor, which I never liked, but always made him easy to spot.