___Keep track on how much Clinton and Trump are spending on television advertising, and where they're spending it, via AP's interactive ad tracker. "While the decision not to have big ad buy during Olympics is unconventional," he said, "I'm not sure conventional rules apply." She has the audience to herself, as Trump has yet to air his first paid TV ad of the general election campaign. Although neither Trump nor Clinton has as personal a connection to the Olympics, presidential candidates usually cannot resist the ratings bonanza, even if the ads come at a higher cost. While Trump's campaign has requested advertising rates from stations in key states, including Florida, the Olympics are quickly slipping beyond his reach.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 09, 2016 07:30 UTC