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Opinion: Campaigns Are Rewarded For Winning, Not Being Cost-Effective

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Opinion: Campaigns Are Rewarded For Winning, Not Being Cost-Effective

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the record amount of money spent this campaign season, a goodly amount spent by candidates who did not win.

Opinion: Campaigns Are Rewarded For Winning, Not Being Cost-Effective

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