Why Do Political Campaigns Spend So Much on Ads?

Political ads are like big posters that play on TV, and they help people know who is running for office. Campaigns spend a lot of money on these ads because they want to be remembered by voters, even if the ad only plays once or twice during an election.

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A candidate spends $10 million on TV ads during the final weeks of an election.
An ad shows a candidate smiling while telling voters about their plan to lower taxes.
A voter hears the same ad three times in one day.

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