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In response to "question for economic types. Isn't spending millions on campaigns good for the economy? -- nm" by loosilu

it gives a small boost to a very tiny sector of the country. Overall it's not a great way to spend all that cash -- nm

Posted by decline (aka Decline) Jul 11 '12, 11:33

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let's say m ost of the donors would have kept it in savings instead. -- nm - loosilu Jul 11, 11:34 11
- or for all we know most donors would have spent it on numerous things spread out in many sectors of the economy. - decline Jul 11, 11:37
- yup. It is paying advertisers, newspapers, ad companies, etc. Then they have to spend it on salaries and stuff, and the beat goes on -- nm - Beaker Jul 11, 11:35 9
  - but salaries aren't increased dramatically (especially compared to the amount spent) in those industries during election years - decline Jul 11, 11:39 7
    - Yes and no. Salespeople make better commissions, and people that might have been fired get to keep their jobs. -- nm - Reagen Jul 11, 11:42 4
      - until Nov. 2nd. -- nm - decline Jul 11, 11:44
      - right it's like a busy season when those types of companies know they will need extra staff around for -- nm - Beaker Jul 11, 11:43 2
        
        "Dear Obama....how many spots do you want?" "Dear Mr. Romney, how many spots do you want?" - Will Hunting Jul 11, 11:44 1
        
        It's not as totally simple as that. - Reagen Jul 11, 12:01
    - the campaigns themselves hire tons of people. -- nm - loosilu Jul 11, 11:41 1
      - Most are volunteers -- nm - Will Hunting Jul 11, 11:42
  - (in the swing states) -- nm - con_carne Jul 11, 11:38

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