Biden on TV in Key States, While Trump is Off-Air
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Trump Backed by Groups but is Still Out-Aired 2:1(MIDDLETOWN, CT) May 23, 2024 – Advertising for the presidential general election has started, with about $25 million spent to-date on local broadcast and national television since March 6, the day both Joe Biden and Donald Trump had effectively secured their respective parties’ nominations. The bulk of that money has come from the Biden campaign, with $13.6 million in ad spending, backed by another $2.9 million in spending by pro-Biden groups. The Trump campaign has yet to spend a penny on broadcast or national cable television advertising during the general election period…
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Wesleyan Media ProjectMay 23, 2024