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Vivek Ramaswamy slams tv ads as campaign stops showing them in Iowa and New Hampshire
Vivek Ramaswamy‘s presidential campaign has not run a television advertisement in the early contest states of Iowa or New Hampshire in over a week, and the candidate vying for the 2024 Republican nomination is now slamming spending on presidential television ads as “idiotic.”
Ramaswamy on Tuesday posted on X that presidential TV spending had a “low ROI,” or return on investment, and “a trick that political consultants use to bamboozle candidates who suffer from low IQ.”
“We’re doing it differently. Spending $$ in a way that follows data…apparently a crazy idea in US politics. Big surprise coming on Jan 15,” Ramaswamy posted.
Tricia McLaughin, a spokesperson for the campaign, confirmed to CBS News last week that the operation has not run television ads in Iowa or New Hampshire since Sunday, Dec. 17.
The move could ring some alarm bells as campaigns approach a critical juncture with less than 30 days until the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary and Ramaswamy specifically seeks to outperform low expectations indicated by current poll numbers which show him drastically trailing his opponents in both states. The Iowa caucus will be held on Jan. 15 and the New Hampshire primary on Jan. 23.
Former President Donald Trump, who leads the Republican primary field, responded to Ramaswamy’s campaign going dark on TV ads on Tuesday. He posted on his social media platform that Ramaswamy “will, I am sure, Endorse me. But Vivek is a good man, and is not done yet!”
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McLaughlin said on Friday that the amount of ad spending will stay the same and the shift is centered around their internal data that suggests Ramaswamy voters are not traditional broadcast television consumers.
“We are focused on bringing out the voters we’ve identified—best way to reach them is using addressable advertising, mail, text, live calls and doors to communicate with our voters on Vivek’s vision for America, making their plan to caucus and turning them out,” McLaughlin said. “As you know, this isn’t what most campaigns look like. We have intentionally structured this way so that we have [the] ability to be nimble and hyper targeted in our ad spending.”
The campaign in early November announced an eight-figure advertising buy in Iowa and New Hampshire and toward the end of the same month, they released a television ad featuring Ramaswamy’s piano teacher that aired in both states.
And despite his recent rhetoric, Ramaswamy said in August that he would “need to be on TV in Iowa, New Hampshire, in the early states, and Nevada and elsewhere to compete.”
A Cambridge University study published in 2021 determined that the primary impact of political television advertising is persuading voters which candidate to vote for by providing information rather than instead of mobilizing voters to turn out to the polls.
According to the study, evidence suggests that because voters have more familiarity with presidential candidates, the likelihood of being persuaded via television ads “should more strongly influence views of down-ballot candidates than views of presidential candidates.”
Howard Hubbard, the Iowa Davis County chair for the Ramaswamy campaign, said that Ramaswamy is attracting a younger audience that may consume ads on social media in lieu of television.
The 38-year-old Ohio entrepreneur has made a huge push to garner the support of young people, including campaigning on college campuses with open bars and doing TikToks and podcast interviews throughout his campaign.
“I honestly think that he’s gonna get back to it. I at least I hope he does, because that’s the only way he’s going to reach some of the older crowd,” Hubbard said.
According to ad tracking firm AdImpact, Ramaswamy’s campaign has spent $1,865,039 on advertising in Iowa and $1,307,402 in New Hampshire so far and much of the money has come from the biotech entrepreneur’s personal funds.
As for the other GOP contenders, according to AdImpact, Nikki Haley’s campaign has outspent others in Iowa with $4,512,174. Trump trails with $4,227,139 and DeSantis has spent $2,697,241, compared to Asa Hutchinson’s $474 in advertising spending.
In New Hampshire, DeSantis has only spent $896 on digital ads, and Haley has spent $3 174,102. Trump’s campaign has spent 2,911,808.
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
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How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Detroit Lions will face off against the Indianapolis Colts today. The Lions enter this game as top contenders with a near-perfect record of 9-1 so far this season. The Colts, who are 5-6 this season, could have a tough game on their hands against the Lions but will be looking to rack up another win after prevailing over the New York Jets in a tight game last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Colts vs. Lions game today, whether or not you have cable.
Here’s how and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Lions vs. Colts game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Experience NFL action like never before with Fubo’s comprehensive sports streaming platform. From Sunday showdowns to primetime matchups, catch every NFL game across major networks including CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Choose the Pro package to unlock 200+ channels and limitless DVR storage, or elevate your game-day experience with the Elite with Sports Plus package, featuring NFL RedZone’s commercial-free scoring highlights and stunning 4K quality.
Test drive the service with a no-commitment seven-day free trial, and share the excitement with family and friends — Fubo supports simultaneous streaming on up to 10 devices, so everyone can watch their favorite teams.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games, and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.
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How to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The New England Patriots will face off against the Miami Dolphins in a game today at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The Patriots have had an uneven season so far, coming into the game with a record of 3-8, including a 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on November 17. The Dolphins, however, haven’t fared much better this season as they enter the game with a record of 4-6, although they are coming off two wins in a row, the latest against the Las Vegas Raiders last weekend.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game today, even without cable.
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How and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game today
The New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The football game will be shown on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ and the platforms noted below.
How and when to watch the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game without cable
While CBS is available with many basic cable packages, you’ll have other viewing options, too for the Patriots-Dolphins game. Just understand that the below streaming options will require the use of an internet provider:
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Already have an Amazon Prime Video account? Simply add Paramount+ to your current subscription to watch all the CBS-aired NFL games in addition to Paramount+ originals. The same prices from above apply, depending on which tier you choose. Not sure which is best for you? Don’t worry. Both options come with a free seven-day trial that can help you decide.
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