Battleground ad buys: Clinton spends in 8 states

[Virginiá]

Much lower spending than in 2012, unless we are not counting all of june?

If Republicans/Trump are not spending anything, then Clinton does not need to spend as much. She has total dominance ad-wise right now, thus no Trump ad buys to fight with.

On that note, I can't believe Trump is just letting her go unopposed right now. This is a disaster for him. You would think that he would at least loan his campaign ten million or so to hold him over until fundraising picks up. Trump so far is really setting a record for political incompetence, and quite possible a record that may never be surpassed.

[Virginiá]

Who cares about those lying ads aired by Crooked Hillary?

That's all you got?

I think a few underlying assumptions are being made here that may be a bit premature; the next four weeks will be telling.

Not entirely sure what you're getting at. I do think the effects of an ad blitz this early are a bit overrated, but the gaffes and offensive remarks Clinton is using in those ads will only help reinforce a super negative image of Trump in the minds of voters. However, it is worse for Donald when Clinton's ads/message is the only one being pushed.

That said, I think the August-September-October stretch of the campaign will be most critical, and by then he will probably have at least somewhat appropriate air cover. However, his stunning lack of resources and organization is not something he can just fix right up in a couple months. This will haunt him straight up through November.