Tsunami Tuesday
Posted: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 9:11 AM by Mark Murray
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Democrats
Clinton "will spend the next two days campaigning in Arizona, California, New Jersey and New Mexico, which vote on Feb. 5. She will begin a television advertising blitz this week in 10 states with contests on that day. She is also returning Thursday night to New York, another state with a Feb. 5 contest, for two fund-raisers, part of an effort to raise more than $15 million before the coming primaries." Meanwhile, "Obama on Monday became the first candidate to begin advertising nationally, on cable television networks. The advertisement drew criticism from the Clinton campaign, which accused its rival of breaking a pledge signed by Democratic candidates to avoid campaigning in Florida because the timing of its primary violated rules of the Democratic National Committee. David Plouffe, campaign manger for Mr. Obama, said it was impossible to buy national advertising on cable television without including Florida."
The Washington Post's Mosk looks at the cost of competing on February 5 and reports at least two '08 campaigns are contemplating buying Super Bowl ads. Fox Vice President Lou D'Ermilio said that no candidate has contacted the network about a coveted spot in the Super Bowl lineup and that only one 30-second slot remains unclaimed. ‘That doesn't mean they can't buy locally during the game, which is probably more likely,’ he said. Consultants to two Republican candidates said their media teams have discussed such a gamble, but would not allow their candidates to be mentioned in connection with the discussions, which took place during confidential strategy sessions.”
