Dems outspend McCain 10-1 on TV spots

WASHINGTON, June 2 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential aspirants Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have spent 10 times more on TV advertising than has rival Republican John McCain, data show.

Obama and Clinton have spent a combined $121 million on television advertising in their protracted primary battle so far this year, The Hill reported Monday. The Wisconsin Advertising Project, a non-partisan group, said Obama has spent $75 million on television spots and Clinton has spent $46 million, the newspaper reported.

By contrast, McCain, who wrapped up control of the GOP nominating process early on, has spent $11 million on ads this year.

Obama spent three times as much as Clinton in primaries held Feb. 5-19, while in states that held primaries after Feb. 19, Obama spent twice as much as Clinton, according to data compiled by TNS Media Intelligence, a firm that tracks political advertising.

The newspaper reported Obama has spent $47,000 on advertising for each delegate he's won, while Clinton has spent $33,000 per delegate.