Political Ad Spending Surges as Election Day Approaches

With nearly $1 billion spent on political ads in just one week, the race for control of Congress and state legislatures intensifies. Vice President Kamala Harris has overtaken former President Trump in Iowa, signaling a shift in voter sentiment. Our analysis explores the implications of this spending spree and the dynamics of key battleground states as Election Day nears. Join us for a deep dive into the influence of money in politics and the evolving electoral landscape.

Sources:
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/nearly-1-billion-spent-political-ads-last-week-rcna178546
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/iowa-poll/2024/11/02/iowa-poll-kamala-harris-leads-donald-trump-2024-presidential-race/75354033007/
https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/2024-11-03/ty-article-opinion/.premium/recognizing-the-political-vacuum/00000192-ee0e-d43e-a5b6-ff2f9d330000
https://www.newsweek.com/kamala-harris-donald-trump-political-polls-today-1979167

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) Nearly $1 billion has been spent on political ads over the last week
(00:03:19) Iowa Poll: Kamala Harris leapfrogs Donald Trump to take lead near Election Day. Here's how
(00:06:24) Political polls today: Kamala Harris vs. Trump in final swing state surveys