Ken gives Barbie a rash of lead poisoning

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Barbie contracts lead poisoning after she and Ken spend the night together in this video by the Campaign for America’s Future. The clip warns: “Barbie accessories and millions of other toys have been imported from China with toxic levels of lead.” The PSA calls for the ouster of Consumer Product Safety Commission acting director Nancy Nord. Taking a cue from FEMA, maybe Nord should call a bogus press conference and let Talking Ken and  Talking Barbie ask questions, with CPSC staffers pulling the strings in the dolls’ backs.

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