Estimate how much $ both parties have spent nationwide on advertising for their campaigns.?

Question

One grand total educated estimate on all campaign efforts for this election. I have a feeling I'm going to be sick when I see the figures.

Answer 1

House: Party
No. of Cands
Total Raised
Total Spent
Total Cash
on Hand
Total
from PACs
Total
from Indivs

All
1292
$751,252,417
$619,728,174
$283,758,574
$258,712,888
$415,889,564

Dems
679
$346,006,721
$281,821,198
$131,957,467
$111,864,806
$205,968,333

Repubs
545
$402,435,338
$335,409,832
$151,467,446
$146,798,488
$207,880,698



Senate: Party
No. of Cands
Total Raised
Total Spent
Total Cash
on Hand
Total
from PACs
Total
from Indivs

All
161
$465,896,898
$376,833,844
$141,503,395
$61,736,579
$325,181,084

Dems
63
$237,735,175
$191,108,382
$73,272,304
$26,256,959
$175,696,839

Repubs
71
$207,449,789
$168,953,963
$60,621,830
$32,991,235
$132,822,864




Based on data released by the FEC on Friday, October 27, 2006.

Answer 2

I estimate enough to feed, clothe, and house a country.

Answer 3

Enough to feed and clothe alot of people.