“Unmasking the Madness: How 2024 Campaign Cash Is Redefining the Political Landscape”
As the countdown to the 2024 presidential election begins, it’s clear we’re in for a wild, expensive ride—one that’s shaping up to be the priciest in U.S. history! And just like that one relative who always insists on imposing their opinions at family gatherings, campaign spending is popping up everywhere. Have you ever wondered what it’d be like if that money went to something more practical—like, I don’t know, giving homeless folks their very own fighter jets? Spoiler alert: it’s not much of a jump from $2.5 million polls to a mere $17 in total campaign spending in Wyoming. Join me as we sift through the hilariously inflated numbers and outrageous expenditures fueling this political circus! You really won’t believe how deep the rabbit hole goes! <a href="https://theonion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ElectionSpendingINFO-G-PH_3f708f.png”>LEARN MORE.
The 2024 presidential election is on track to be the most expensive race in U.S. history. The Onion takes a look at the key facts and figures behind the spending.
3: People wealthy enough to just straight-up decide election
$2.5 million: Cost of poll showing rural voters leaning red
14: Homeless people that could be provided with their very own F-22 Raptor fighter jet instead
23: Local TV stations living high on the hog right now
18 months: Age at which a PAC fully matures into Super PAC
$7,000: Daily rate for voice actor who can say “inflation” in really scary way
$17: Total campaign spending in Wyoming
$112: Tim Walz’s first pair of dress shoes
