Fowler Discusses Election Ad Buys on NPR

David PesciOctober 4, 20101min
Both candidates and special interests are accounting for the increased spending

On NPR’s ‘All Things Considered,‘Erika Fowler,  assistant professor of government, discussed the substantial increases in political advertisement frequency and spending during this election cycle as opposed to 2008. Fowler says the increases are being driven by both candidate spending and buys by special interest groups.