Italian politician uses sexy election poster and pledges more if elected

May 13, 2016 - 06:17
May 13, 2016 - 09:58
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Italian politician uses sexy election poster and pledges more if elected
Sexy election poster row erupts as politician pledges more photos after victory

An Italian politician shamelessly using a photo of a sexy woman's heinie to drum of votes has vowed to show more photos if elected.

Mario Turrini, is running as a third-party candidate in Bologna, Italy and has been branded sexist by some residents for the posters.

Turin shared the homemade poster on his facebook page along with a political statement saying the posters where meant to remind voters that polling day is fast approaching. He also said "The photo is needed to attract your attention, otherwise you would never have read it.”

\"Sexy FACEBOOK

SEX SELLS: Mario was accused of sexism for using a bare bum on his poster

\"Mario FACEBOOK

CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Mario spoke of more photos when he wins

A second poster accusing the govement of privatizing the water simply said "Now you know”.

The election hopeful later apologized on Facebook, but said it was only fair that other candidates were subject to the same scrutiny.

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