'Michigan's Morning Show': Hoekstra's Controversial Ad

CREATED Feb. 6, 2012

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  • Michael Patrick Shiels discussed a spot from former Congressman Pete Hoekstra against U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow that aired during the Super Bowl. There is controversy surrounding the ad, which is considered to be racist. Video by fox47news.com

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Millions of people watched the Super Bowl yesterday, and are discussing all of the commercials that aired in between the action.

Locally, one of the most-talked about ads comes from Pete Hoekstra, who targets Debbie Stabenow in what many consider to be a racist ad.

Michael Patrick Shiels showed the spot on 'Michigan's Morning Show' and discussed it this morning. You can see the ad in question and MPS's thoughts in this segment.