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The Washington Post reviewed $1.6 billion of campaign ads. Here are the takeaways.

Republicans have outspent Democrats on campaign ads, nearly $1 billion to $661 million, according to The Post analysis of AdImpact data.

Sources (2)· Oct 8, 9:00 AM to Oct 8, 11:23 AM

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The Washington Post· Oct 8, 9:00 AMWe reviewed $1.6 billion of campaign ads. Here are the takeaways.
The Philadelphia Inquirer· Oct 8, 11:23 AMThe Washington Post reviewed $1.6 billion of campaign ads. Here are the takeaways.

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