Sentences with phrase «statement as a publicity stunt»

For their part, many left - leaning progressives, both Catholics and Protestants, dismissed the statement as a publicity stunt tied to conservative politics.

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The trade association for the produce industry, United Fresh Produce, countered in a statement to CNN, writing, «At a time when medical experts strongly urge Americans to realize the health benefits from eating more fruits and vegetables, it is irresponsible to mislead consumers with a sensational publicity stunt disguised as science.»