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Ad Spending a Major Factor in February Primaries

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A new report out of the University of Wisconsin says Barack Obama all but captured the Democratic presidential nod earlier this year.That’s when lopsided campaign spending helped Obama win nine consecutive nominating contests culminating with Wisconsin’s primary.Shawn Johnson reports…

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