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In an unprecedented display of digital campaign strategy, Vice President Kamala Harris has far surpassed former President Donald J. Trump in online ad spending. During the critical week of their recent debate, Harris’s campaign spent a staggering $12.2 million on Facebook and Instagram ads, nearly 20 times Trump’s $611,228, according to Meta data.
The spending disparity is not an isolated event, but part of a broader trend that has seen Harris’ campaign gain a significant financial advantage since she declared her candidacy. This massive spending on digital platforms is aimed at amplifying her presence in key swing states and broadening her base of supporters across the country.
Journalists Shane Goldmacher and Nicholas Nehamas provide insights into the dynamics of the 2024 election, revealing how Harris’s massive digital spending not only overshadowed Trump’s efforts but also raised concerns in Republican circles about their digital strategy.
Harris’s surge in digital spending underscores a strategic shift in her campaign’s approach to reaching voters, leveraging online platforms to create a pervasive presence that could be crucial to wooing swing voters and mobilizing grassroots support.
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