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Where Does The Money Go?

NPR's Kathy Schalch reports that presidential candidates have a lot more to spend their money on than expensive television advertising, which often gets the most attention. They spend the bulk of their funds on staff and travel, and direct-mail solicitations to help them raise even more money. This year is already the most expensive campaign in history, but experts aren't sure just what all that spending is getting in return.

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