Observers might wonder if Vermont Republican gubernatorial hopeful Randy Brock may re-think more public appearances with his taller, more forceful co-star.

Granted it’s no Dukakis in a tank moment but it isn’t an image likely to get voters up on their hind legs.

“It’s a walking, moving, waving, candy-dispensing bear,” Brock said. “And it’s a Republican bear."

Maybe that explains the new, edgier, bear-themed ad. Well it's minor, really, just one small booboo in a larger campaign.