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04/02/2004 Archived Entry: "Big Money...."
Big Money...
It should tell you something when Bush spends all that money and can't get past a virtual dead heat with Kerry. No wonder ThugCo is trying to shut up the 527s.
President Bush spent twice as much as Democrats in just four weeks on the air, pouring about $40 million into television and radio commercials that championed his record and assailed John Kerry's.Kerry, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, spent about $6 million on ads during the same period. But his campaign has been helped by liberal, outside groups that have spent another $14 million on commercials, allowing the Democrats to pull even or ahead of Bush in some media markets in competitive states.
Still, with $110 million in the bank, Bush has been burying Democrats since March 4, when he first went on the air with heavy levels of television advertising in 18 states, on national cable networks and on radio stations nationwide.
It's unclear what effect Bush's onslaught has had on the race, particularly in battleground states where the most ads are running. Polls show Bush and Kerry remain in a virtual tie compared with early March when Kerry - on a bounce after a string of primary victories - lead Bush, who had yet to begin active campaigning.
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"....Bush, who had yet to begin active campaigning."
I love it. Spending $40 million on media in 18 states is considered to not be "active campaigning."
Posted by paradocs @ 04/02/2004 12:27 PM NY
Accusing Kerry of colluding with PACs has got to be the RNC's lamest fake outrage yet, since the connections between Kerry and, eg, MoveOn are in Gillespie's head. From the CNN report:
"In a tactical twist, the RNC asked the FEC to quickly consider its complaint then dismiss it -- so the committee can move the dispute into federal court."
They just want to stop tie up the money with a frivolous lawsuit. Let's see the FEC investigate an actual connection between the RNC and a PAC: and look into whether whether Bush campaign advisor Ralph Reed is still in touch with the Christian Coalition at all ... which he used to fucking head.
Posted by Peanut @ 04/02/2004 03:10 PM NY
Am I hearing you on Randi Rhodes right now? Kick ass! Way to get the TBTM plug in there.
I'm LOVING Air America Radio. I'm REALLY hoping to get an affiliate here in Indianapolis, but I doubt it'll happen for awhile.
Posted by Jason @ 04/02/2004 04:59 PM NY
That was me...
Affiliates all over may happen faster than you think. They are kicking up dust, and radio is most definitely noticing....
Posted by editor @ 04/02/2004 05:09 PM NY
All that money and Bush still tries to sideline the press. Scott's bad atempt at April Fools.
Posted by JD Linx @ 04/02/2004 10:54 PM NY
