Republicans in Washington are hoping to break free of stereotypes before the election. One way they're doing it is with an online video about environmental awareness.

Thousands of people have viewed the ad on social media.

In it, Republican party staffers say, “I take the train … I ride the bus … I love this environment, I want to protect it. But what you may not guess: We all vote Republican."

It's from the Washington State Republican Party. Chairman Susan Hutchison said it's meant to break stereotypes about Republicans and show that they care about conservation. The ad features people recycling, carpooling to work and installing low-energy light bulbs.

Hutchison said Republicans care about the environment just as much as Democrats — they just attack the issue differently. She said she doesn't believe environmentalists have a broad understanding of how to manage the land.