He and his partner had created the effigy of the Republican vice presidential hopeful three weeks ago and vowed to keep it outside their home until Halloween, despite widespread criticism from neighbors and local officials. On Wednesday, the mayor convinced Morrisette the mannequin should come down.
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Image: Neighbors examine a Halloween themed effigy of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin that decorates a house in West Hollywood, California.