Comments on: Top candidates spend more than $13 million so far on Iowa ads http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:04:44 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Zach http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-180219 Zach Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:47:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-180219 Media is still not scrutinizing the Obama run. It is disservice to the public if a candidate's past is not examined just because of his race. CNN and others need to be fair. Media is still not scrutinizing the Obama run. It is disservice to the public if a candidate's past is not examined just because of his race. CNN and others need to be fair.

]]> By: Ryan, Youngstown, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-180098 Ryan, Youngstown, OH Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:34:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-180098 www.ronpaul2008.com read it, learn it, love it, vote it Vote Ron Paul http://www.ronpaul2008.com

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]]> By: Brandon, Tucson AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-180001 Brandon, Tucson AZ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:23:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-180001 It surprises me that so many people are unfamiliar with Presidential politics. Large sums of money have always been spent on getting a candidates message to the general public. Some, like Romney and Obama, spend more because not everyone in America already knows their name (i.e. Hilary and the Mayor). This money is not coerced from anyone and some of it is even from the candidate’s personal bank accounts. The money is not yours, so relax! It surprises me that so many people are unfamiliar with Presidential politics. Large sums of money have always been spent on getting a candidates message to the general public. Some, like Romney and Obama, spend more because not everyone in America already knows their name (i.e. Hilary and the Mayor). This money is not coerced from anyone and some of it is even from the candidate’s personal bank accounts. The money is not yours, so relax!

]]> By: k.g. - st louis mo. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179852 k.g. - st louis mo. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:09:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179852 It's crazy - the networks radio stations and cable stations are making $$hundreds of millions $ on ad time. Of course they want to rachet up the competition and dirty politics for ratings ! It's crazy – the networks radio stations and cable stations are making $$hundreds of millions $ on ad time. Of course they want to rachet up the competition and dirty politics for ratings !

]]> By: Carl, Dallas, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179663 Carl, Dallas, TX Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:45:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179663 Anyone remember how much that child insurance bill was in Congress that Bush vetoed? How much was it for? I bet that 13 million could go to some much needed medical care for kids.... Which brings us to the main point... why are they spending this much? I think our taxes should pay for equal amounts of air time. Give them all like 1 million each, plus the air time... POOF... just saved our government another 100 million in campaign spending to elect the same person... Anyone remember how much that child insurance bill was in Congress that Bush vetoed? How much was it for?

I bet that 13 million could go to some much needed medical care for kids....

Which brings us to the main point... why are they spending this much? I think our taxes should pay for equal amounts of air time. Give them all like 1 million each, plus the air time...

POOF... just saved our government another 100 million in campaign spending to elect the same person...

]]> By: J Houston, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179518 J Houston, TX Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:15:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179518 <b>Give the $13 million to cancer research or to help the people of New Orleans, and let each of these arrogant politicians have 15 minutes of air time every month until the election. This country can come up with tens of millions for some things but not for others. Posted By aj huntington ny. : December 11, 2007 8:31 pm </b> RIGHT ON! Politics is disgusting these days. A candidate who didn't campaign and gave to charity would have my vote almost instantly. Give the $13 million to cancer research or to help the people of New Orleans, and let each of these arrogant politicians have 15 minutes of air time every month until the election. This country can come up with tens of millions for some things but not for others.

Posted By aj huntington ny. : December 11, 2007 8:31 pm

RIGHT ON! Politics is disgusting these days. A candidate who didn't campaign and gave to charity would have my vote almost instantly.

]]> By: Jeff Sacramento, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179475 Jeff Sacramento, CA Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:52:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179475 I hope everyone keeps in mind the real issues that face our country, and keeps a desire to change those things. Please put partisan politics aside (Ike)and vote for a candidate who could help to better this great nation of OURS. Republicans & Democrats are always gonna have opposing ideas. Its always a task to get the two to agree. Which, of all of the candidates, could gain enough support from both parties to usher through ANY CHANGE? If we as Americans want to have a better country. If we want to have a better standing in the world's opinion... it starts with getting along with our fellow American. If we elect a President that can't get along with others...change isn't going to happen. PLEASE VOTE FOR CHANGE!!! 08' I hope everyone keeps in mind the real issues that face our country, and keeps a desire to change those things. Please put partisan politics aside (Ike)and vote for a candidate who could help to better this great nation of OURS.

Republicans & Democrats are always gonna have opposing ideas. Its always a task to get the two to agree. Which, of all of the candidates, could gain enough support from both parties to usher through ANY CHANGE?

If we as Americans want to have a better country. If we want to have a better standing in the world's opinion... it starts with getting along with our fellow American. If we elect a President that can't get along with others...change isn't going to happen. PLEASE VOTE FOR CHANGE!!! 08'

]]> By: demwit http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179350 demwit Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:51:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179350 Thank God for the remote control!! Thank God for the remote control!!

]]> By: PollM, Dallas Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179294 PollM, Dallas Texas Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:19:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179294 Can Mitt Romney win the Republican Party nomination without the support of the Christian right? http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=1284 . Can Mitt Romney win the Republican Party nomination without the support of the Christian right?

http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=1284

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]]> By: Michele, Indiana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179293 Michele, Indiana Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:19:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179293 I am registered as a Democrat so unfortunately, I cannot vote for Ron Paul in the primaries. Republicans, please pay attention and realize many, many Dems are willing to elect the Republican Ron Paul if you will give him his chance. I am registered as a Democrat so unfortunately, I cannot vote for Ron Paul in the primaries. Republicans, please pay attention and realize many, many Dems are willing to elect the Republican Ron Paul if you will give him his chance.

]]> By: David, Dallas Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179242 David, Dallas Tx Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:44:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179242 This article makes me glad I don't live in Iowa. This article makes me glad I don't live in Iowa.

]]> By: Cathi, Greenville, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179190 Cathi, Greenville, SC Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:15:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179190 The outlandish campaign spending has got to stop. It is an absolute disgrace and slap in the face to all Americans who need financial help for health care, education, safety, homelessness. I say cap campaign spending at $2M per candidate, make all TV and radio stations have to do campaign ads for free, and make it illegal for any candidate (for any office in our country) to start campaigning until exactly 90 days before the election. Not before the first caucus, but before the actual primary. And how about this - 33 centers of every dollar collected as campaign contributions has to be given to the federal government! The outlandish campaign spending has got to stop. It is an absolute disgrace and slap in the face to all Americans who need financial help for health care, education, safety, homelessness. I say cap campaign spending at $2M per candidate, make all TV and radio stations have to do campaign ads for free, and make it illegal for any candidate (for any office in our country) to start campaigning until exactly 90 days before the election. Not before the first caucus, but before the actual primary. And how about this – 33 centers of every dollar collected as campaign contributions has to be given to the federal government!

]]> By: Sarah, Laconia, NH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179173 Sarah, Laconia, NH Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:09:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179173 Dirty politics: "Mrs. Clinton’s advisers said they would continue at least some form of attack on Mr. Obama, even at the risk of allowing Mr. Edwards to gain ground by presenting himself as above the fray. Mrs. Clinton’s aides said they were far more worried about Mr. Obama marching out of Iowa with a victory than they were about Mr. Edwards, who has far less money and lacks a strong base of support in New Hampshire." - The New York Times Dirty politics:

"Mrs. Clinton’s advisers said they would continue at least some form of attack on Mr. Obama, even at the risk of allowing Mr. Edwards to gain ground by presenting himself as above the fray. Mrs. Clinton’s aides said they were far more worried about Mr. Obama marching out of Iowa with a victory than they were about Mr. Edwards, who has far less money and lacks a strong base of support in New Hampshire." – The New York Times

]]> By: Daniel, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179165 Daniel, NY Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:06:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179165 A <a href="http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2007/12/early-state-polls-obama-has-lead-in-new.html" rel="nofollow">new Iowa poll just released</a> has Obama leading Clinton by 8% -- his biggest lead yet in the state. A new Iowa poll just released has Obama leading Clinton by 8% - his biggest lead yet in the state.

]]> By: Willy, Chesapeake, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179049 Willy, Chesapeake, VA Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:15:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179049 Thank goodness for the republicans, they will keep the W.H. and retake Congress. Thank you democrats and Howard Dean. Thank goodness for the republicans, they will keep the W.H. and retake Congress. Thank you democrats and Howard Dean.

]]> By: Amy, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179039 Amy, FL Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:12:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179039 GORE/BIDEN 08! (if only....) or BIDEN/RICHARDSON 08! Smarten up Dems! We cannot afford to blow this election. GORE/BIDEN 08!
(if only....)

or

BIDEN/RICHARDSON 08!

Smarten up Dems! We cannot afford to blow this election.

]]> By: anon New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179008 anon New York, NY Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:03:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-179008 Hillary Clinton is a former first lady with 100 percent name recognition. On top of that, despite spending 7 million dollars on TV time, she still is not leading in Iowa. Hillary Clinton is a former first lady with 100 percent name recognition.

On top of that, despite spending 7 million dollars on TV time, she still is not leading in Iowa.

]]> By: Gary,Walhalla,SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178956 Gary,Walhalla,SC Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:35:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178956 Where are you Al Gore?The democrats are fixing to blow it again with unelectable candidates.Wake up party leaders and draft Gore before it is too late.GORE 2008! REAL LEADERSHIP,REAL COURAGE,REAL CHANGE FOR A BETTER WORLD. Where are you Al Gore?The democrats are fixing to blow it again with unelectable candidates.Wake up party leaders and draft Gore before it is too late.GORE 2008! REAL LEADERSHIP,REAL COURAGE,REAL CHANGE FOR A BETTER WORLD.

]]> By: RealityKing http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178717 RealityKing Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:28:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178717 I wonder who's getting "family discounts" on their ads?? I wonder who's getting "family discounts" on their ads??

]]> By: Ike Woodbridge, VA 22192 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178669 Ike Woodbridge, VA 22192 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:31:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178669 A vote for Obama is a wasted vote. Vote for Hillary Clinton, she is our best chance to win back the WhiteHouse. Vote Hillary. A vote for Obama is a wasted vote. Vote for Hillary Clinton, she is our best chance to win back the WhiteHouse. Vote Hillary.

]]> By: Joan,houston,tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178490 Joan,houston,tx Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:35:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178490 I wish Republicans could give me all that money instead of throwing it away.... I wish Republicans could give me all that money instead of throwing it away....

]]> By: Dickson,Newton,Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178473 Dickson,Newton,Iowa Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:14:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178473 I prefer Barack Obama's experience to Hilary's. After college he went to work in the Southside of Chicago to help the urban poor develop a plan to work their community and families out of poverty. He is a brilliant and ethical human being, with family connections in Christian Africa and Muslim Indonesia, former editor of the Harvard Law Review, and a progressive Democrat with a civil tongue, a loving heart, and a tough streak when it comes to enemies of the United States and the hardworking people of this country. He has the kind of centrist appeal that Robert and John Kennedy had, and like them he is a young leader. Like many of us, he comes from a single parent woman-led family and worked his way up to where he is today. I strongly believe that he could make us not only the strongest country in the world, but the most respected. Again. I prefer Barack Obama's experience to Hilary's. After college he went to work in the Southside of Chicago to help the urban poor develop a plan to work their community and families out of poverty. He is a brilliant and ethical human being, with family connections in Christian Africa and Muslim Indonesia, former editor of the Harvard Law Review, and a progressive Democrat with a civil tongue, a loving heart, and a tough streak when it comes to enemies of the United States and the hardworking people of this country. He has the kind of centrist appeal that Robert and John Kennedy had, and like them he is a young leader. Like many of us, he comes from a single parent woman-led family and worked his way up to where he is today. I strongly believe that he could make us not only the strongest country in the world, but the most respected. Again.

]]> By: Wyatt Medford,Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178413 Wyatt Medford,Oregon Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:02:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178413 once again, if you got the cash you got the vote and the only loser is the American citizen. The only hope is to Vote BIDEN and help win back the Whitehouse for the average american. once again, if you got the cash you got the vote and the only loser is the American citizen. The only hope is to Vote BIDEN and help win back the Whitehouse for the average american.

]]> By: Mel Content, Jefferson City, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178402 Mel Content, Jefferson City, MO Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:53:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178402 <I>"Less than one month before the Iowa caucuses, several presidential candidates are opening up their wallets and targeting Hawkeye State voters in a television ad blitz that so far has cost more than $13 million."</I> Iowa: Population 2,982,085 (2006 estimate) That boils down to roughly 2 million registered voters (per the FEC) and that translates into $6.50 spent per vote - and this isn't even a real election. I have a hardtime listening to any candidate preach fiscal responsibility when they routinely spend money on elections like crazy "Less than one month before the Iowa caucuses, several presidential candidates are opening up their wallets and targeting Hawkeye State voters in a television ad blitz that so far has cost more than $13 million."

Iowa: Population 2,982,085 (2006 estimate)

That boils down to roughly 2 million registered voters (per the FEC) and that translates into $6.50 spent per vote – and this isn't even a real election.

I have a hardtime listening to any candidate preach fiscal responsibility when they routinely spend money on elections like crazy

]]> By: KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178374 KEITH JAMES LOUTTIT Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:33:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178374 Looks like the real reason States want their Caucus Primaries to be earlier than others is to get Revenue into the tax flow! If it weren't for Primaries, maybe some states would resort to growing poppy plants to boost the budget. Looks like the real reason States want their Caucus Primaries to be earlier than others is to get Revenue into the tax flow!

If it weren't for Primaries, maybe some states would resort to growing poppy plants to boost the budget.

]]> By: aj huntington ny. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/12/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178370 aj huntington ny. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:31:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/11/candidates-spend-more-than-13-million-so-far-on-iowa-ads/#comment-178370 Give the $13 million to cancer research or to help the people of New Orleans, and let each of these arrogant politicians have 15 minutes of air time every month until the election. This country can come up with tens of millions for some things but not for others. Give the $13 million to cancer research or to help the people of New Orleans, and let each of these arrogant politicians have 15 minutes of air time every month until the election. This country can come up with tens of millions for some things but not for others.

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