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The Harris campaign's heavy financial outlay—$551 million spent on digital and TV advertisements—has sparked criticism, especially in light of Trump's ability to leverage earned media, which requires far fewer financial resources. Participants in the discussion express minimal sympathy for Harris's campaign, criticizing its reliance on deep-pocketed donors rather than engaging grassroots support. The strategy to appease the billionaire class has seemingly backfired as the campaign faces a lack of momentum and widespread frustration among supporters.