We've seen plenty of political ads featuring candidates' spouses, kids and BFFs.
U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy has enlisted his Cheshire neighbor, Lauren Korman, to start in his first ad of the 2010 election cycle.
The 30-second spot seeks to promote the two-term Democrat as a neighborly guy who understands the hardships faced by everyday Americans.
"He's always knocking on doors to keep in touch,'' Korman tells the camera. "He knows things are tough.''
The ad highlights Murphy's "buy American" initiative and his recent concerns about federal spending.