The $10 Billion Midterm Ad War
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The $10 Billion Midterm Ad War

B1IntermediateOctober 26, 202633 min
  • Politics

The midterms are shaping up to be the most expensive election cycle in history as campaigns pour huge sums into the ads voters see virtually everywhere. Today, Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, breaks down how Democrats are tying Republicans to President Trump, inflation and corruption, while Republicans are trying to paint Democrats as too liberal. He also weighs in on what those competing messages reveal about each party’s hopes, vulnerabilities and strategy as Election Day nears. Guest: Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times. ...

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