Various sources call this the costliest campaign in history. The 2008 campaign was the costliest in history, with a record-shattering $5.3 billion in spending by candidates, political parties and interest groups on the congressional and presidential races.
Month: November 2008
MN: Politics of Recounts in the Coleman-Franken Race
The Minnesota Senate race is heading to a recount, according to reports. The Secretary of State’s Recount Guide is helpfully online. Sample instructions provide: This is an administrative recount held pursuant to M.S. 204C.35 and M.R. 8235. It is not to determine who was eligible to vote. It is not to determine if campaign laws […]
Permanent Campaign on Steroids
Campaigns & Elections says that if you’re not planning for 2010 you’re already behind. In the next 729 days, Congressional candidates will spend some $1 billion combined on TV, radio, mail, newspaper advertising, mobile and internet technology and ground organizing. It is clear from my point of view that the smartest consultants are already plotting. […]