But do they have time to use that money wtih ad buys....don't stations normally have ads 2 weeks in advance or so?
Don't know the particulars on lag time for running ads but I am guessing that during a political season, it is something less than 2 weeks.
Also, note the date. The numbers I sited were as of Oct 2, so that would give them time and, if there is a two week lag, would seem to benefit Republicans.