PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island’s air war is beginning.
Gov. Dan McKee’s campaign has placed a $24,500 TV ad buy for 42 commercial spots through Sunday on WPRI 12, with an additional $5,475 for 10 spots into early June, according to a new FCC filing posted Tuesday. The campaign is expected to buy ads on WJAR-TV, as well, though no filing had been posted as of late Tuesday afternoon.
The campaign plans to air McKee ads on regularly scheduled newscasts as well as other programs including “60 Minutes,” weekend PGA Golf coverage, and “CBS Sunday Morning.”…