Every election, people say the political ads are too many, too nasty and too repetitive. With record donations going to campaigns and issues this year, the bombardment is the topic of conversation around water coolers and at coffeehouses. These patrons at a local coffeehouse say they’re disappointed at the tone of the ads…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2010/10/102910POLADS.mp3|titles=102910POLADS]Ads for US House and Senate races have risen 50-percent and more than doubled in gubernatorial races. But, it’s been good for broadcasters. This month alone, a TV station trade group says campaign commercials account for 30-percent of state revenues.
(courtesy of KOTA, Rapid City)