Political Ad Spending Soars as Election Day Nears

With nearly $1 billion spent on political ads in just one week, the race intensifies as candidates vie for voter attention. Meanwhile, a new Iowa Poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump, signaling a shift in voter sentiment. As we analyze the latest polling trends across key battleground states, we also explore the implications of a perceived political vacuum in the U.S. and the urgent need for authentic leadership. Join us for an in-depth look at the evolving political landscape as Election Day approaches.

Sources:
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/nearly-1-billion-spent-political-ads-last-week-rcna178546
https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/02/politics/iowa-poll-harris-trump/index.html
https://www.newsweek.com/kamala-harris-donald-trump-political-polls-today-1979167
https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2024-11-03/ty-article-opinion/.premium/recognizing-the-political-vacuum/00000192-ee0e-d43e-a5b6-ff2f9d330000

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) Nearly $1 billion has been spent on political ads over the last week
(00:03:52) Trump no longer leads in a state he carried twice, according to new Iowa Poll
(00:05:52) Political polls today: Kamala Harris vs. Trump in final swing state surveys
(00:08:13) Opinion | The end of politics?: Recognizing the political vacuum in the U.S. and around the world