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White House says it didn't order casino ad pulled

SHELBYVILLE, Indiana -- As reported by The Indianapolis Star: "Although happy that Indiana Live Casino is scuttling a series of ads that feature a look-alike of President Barack Obama, the White House on Wednesday disagreed with the casino's interpretation of the events that led to that decision.

"The White House didn't specifically tell the Shelbyville casino to pull the ads, said spokeswoman Amy Brundage. But its lawyers did contact Indiana Live's parent, The Cordish Co., to say they didn't approve of the ads.

"They told lawyers for Cordish about the White House's long-standing policy to "disapprove" of a president's likeness being used for commercial purposes, Brundage said. Indeed, the White House made similar statements about ads throughout the years, including a 1989 ad from cold-remedy maker Drixoral that featured then-President George H.W. Bush.

"Indiana Live officials said they took the White House's complaints as a signal to pull the ads.

"The ads, which began about a month ago on TV, radio and billboards and in print, feature an Obama impersonator promoting 'change you can believe in...'"

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