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Political Ad Revenue to Rake in $22 Billion
Political ad revenue is on the rise, according to a new report. Experts predict about $22 billion will come from political ads alone.
Political ad revenue is on the rise, according to a new report. Experts predict about $22 billion will come from political ads alone.
Images of Hurricane Katrina Victims Won't Be Used in Anti-Roberts Ads
MoveOn.org says it won't be using images of Hurricane Katrina victims in its anti-John Roberts ad and says it never planned on doing so.
MoveOn.org says it won't be using images of Hurricane Katrina victims in its anti-John Roberts ad and says it never planned on doing so.
Utah TV Station Refuses to Air Cindy Sheehan Commercial
Utah TV station KTVX says it won't be airing the anti-war commercial featuring Cindy Sheehan, the woman whose son was killed in Iraq.
Utah TV station KTVX says it won't be airing the anti-war commercial featuring Cindy Sheehan, the woman whose son was killed in Iraq.
Abortion Rights Group Pulls Anti-Roberts Ad
After a controversial week and a letter from Senator Arlen Specter, an abortions rights group has pulled its ad against Supreme Court nominee John Roberts.
After a controversial week and a letter from Senator Arlen Specter, an abortions rights group has pulled its ad against Supreme Court nominee John Roberts.
Millions to Be Spent on Ads for Supreme Court Nominee
Interest groups who want to see Supreme Court nominee John Roberts confirmed are willing to put millions behind him in commercials.
Interest groups who want to see Supreme Court nominee John Roberts confirmed are willing to put millions behind him in commercials.
Last Minute Political Ad Spending Tops $60 Million
Political ad spending on Election 2004 is breaking records and last week's spending numbers alone show how close the race is.
Political ad spending on Election 2004 is breaking records and last week's spending numbers alone show how close the race is.
Political Ads Target 10 Key States
Where are the most political ads airing? A new report shows 10 states are being flooded with political ads.
Where are the most political ads airing? A new report shows 10 states are being flooded with political ads.
NRA Endorses Bush
After spending roughly $1 million on anti-Kerry ads, it's really no surprise that the NRA has now officially endorsed President Bush. The organization is promising an additional $20 million to help with Bush's re-election.
After spending roughly $1 million on anti-Kerry ads, it's really no surprise that the NRA has now officially endorsed President Bush. The organization is promising an additional $20 million to help with Bush's re-election.
Political Ad Spending Breaks Records
Money spent on political ads is breaking records every day. By the time you cast your vote, about $500 million will have been spent.
Money spent on political ads is breaking records every day. By the time you cast your vote, about $500 million will have been spent.
Political Ad Uses Osama bin Laden Against Opponent
Republican challenger George Nethercutt has accused Democratic Senator Patty Murray of Washington of having "a different view of Osama bin Laden" in a new ad.
Republican challenger George Nethercutt has accused Democratic Senator Patty Murray of Washington of having "a different view of Osama bin Laden" in a new ad.
Bush and Kerry's Post-Convention Web Bounce
The convention didn't just give John Kerry and President Bush a bounce in popularity, the bounce followed them to the Web.
The convention didn't just give John Kerry and President Bush a bounce in popularity, the bounce followed them to the Web.
The NRA Takes Aim at John Kerry in a New Ad
The National Rifle Association takes aim at John Kerry in a new $400,000-a-week ad.
The National Rifle Association takes aim at John Kerry in a new $400,000-a-week ad.
Bush Camp Files Lawsuit Against FEC
President Bush's camp claims the Federal Election Commission is failing to do its job against groups airing anti-Bush ads.
President Bush's camp claims the Federal Election Commission is failing to do its job against groups airing anti-Bush ads.
Bush Asks McCain to Help the Fight Against Political Ads
President Bush has asked Republican Senator John McCain to help him stop outside groups from running political ads.
President Bush has asked Republican Senator John McCain to help him stop outside groups from running political ads.
Kerry Ad Strikes Back at Veterans Group
John Kerry's camp has released a :30 ad in response to the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth's anti-Kerry spot.
John Kerry's camp has released a :30 ad in response to the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth's anti-Kerry spot.
Bush Doesn't Condemn Anti-Kerry Ad
President Bush won't condemn a new anti-Kerry ad, despite Senator John McCain hoping he would.
President Bush won't condemn a new anti-Kerry ad, despite Senator John McCain hoping he would.
McCain Wants Bush to Condemn Anti-Kerry Ad
A new :60 anti-Kerry ad has Republican Senator John McCain speaking out.
A new :60 anti-Kerry ad has Republican Senator John McCain speaking out.
Slim-Fast Trims Whoopi's Endorsement
The weight loss company drops Whoopi Goldberg after she makes risque anti-Bush remarks.
The weight loss company drops Whoopi Goldberg after she makes risque anti-Bush remarks.
Michael Moore Faces More Heat
Moore could be prevented from advertising his controversial documentary, "Fahrenheit 9/11," after July 30.
Moore could be prevented from advertising his controversial documentary, "Fahrenheit 9/11," after July 30.
Bush Camp to Release Ad Featuring Senator John McCain
The former campaign rivals are teaming up to keep control of the White House.
The former campaign rivals are teaming up to keep control of the White House.
2004 Campaign Ad Analysis
USA Today's Campaign 2004 ad chart shows side-by-side comparisons of Bush vs. Kerry ads.
USA Today's Campaign 2004 ad chart shows side-by-side comparisons of Bush vs. Kerry ads.
John Kerry Launches $25 Million Ad Campaign
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry is kicking off a major campaign in his race for the presidency.
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry is kicking off a major campaign in his race for the presidency.
Political Ads of 2004
Missed one of the many political ads in 2004? Check out this archive to view the ads.
Missed one of the many political ads in 2004? Check out this archive to view the ads.
Independent Group Says Political Ads Don't Contain Facts
Annenberg Political Fact Check says ads for both John Kerry and President Bush don't contain all of the facts.
Annenberg Political Fact Check says ads for both John Kerry and President Bush don't contain all of the facts.
Political Advertising Volleys Between Candidates
Political ads are volleying back and forth with each candidate taking a shot at each other.
Political ads are volleying back and forth with each candidate taking a shot at each other.
Bush Camp Defends 9/11 in Re-Election Ads
People who lost loved ones in the September 11 terrorist attacks say President Bush's ad featuring the World Trade Center are in poor taste.
People who lost loved ones in the September 11 terrorist attacks say President Bush's ad featuring the World Trade Center are in poor taste.
Presidential Candidates Turn to Web Ads
The race to the White House has candidates turning to Web ads.
The race to the White House has candidates turning to Web ads.
CBS Rejects Anti-Bush Ad
CBS plays the anti-issue ad card and rejects an ad showing children in adult jobs.
CBS plays the anti-issue ad card and rejects an ad showing children in adult jobs.
Political Ads Hit the Airwaves
Kerry has already spent close to 7 million and Bush has $100 million to help with his re-election campaign. Now it's time to take it to the airwaves.
Kerry has already spent close to 7 million and Bush has $100 million to help with his re-election campaign. Now it's time to take it to the airwaves.
Political Advertising Volleys Between Candidates
Anything you can do, I can do better. Kerry and Bush are using political ads to ask questions and following accusations with another ad of their own.
Anything you can do, I can do better. Kerry and Bush are using political ads to ask questions and following accusations with another ad of their own.