Freakonomics: does money make a president?

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Conventional wisdom suggests that the more a political candidate spends on campaigning, the more likely he or she is to win the election. Stephen Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics book and blog, investigates. Guest: Stephen Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics book and blog

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