Political Targeting in Campaign Ads

Republicans are struggling to find a new Democratic 'boogeyman' to target in their political ads as the traditional targets lose influence. The lack of a clear leader in the Democratic Party presents a challenge for Republicans. Democrats, on the other hand, are targeting figures like Elon Musk as villains to motivate their base.

President Biden's decision to block release of audio recordings from Special Counsel investigation

President Biden invoked executive privilege to block the release of audio recordings from Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into him, despite initially insisting that Hur had mischaracterized the interviews. The White House may have chosen to face criticism rather than release potentially damaging audio for use in 2024 election ads.