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The amount of money spent on campaigns is high, but I think that it is necessary. A part of me thinks that “billion dollar campaigns” are ridiculous, and candidates should focus more on using the money raised to directly help others, not on fancy parties and commercials. But another part of me thinks that candidates need to spend money in order for people to actually know who they are, so they would want to vote for them. Getting exposure is an important part of a successful campaign. If a candidate used all of their money to help others, and none on getting exposure, they may get the support of a small group of people. But by not advertising themselves, the majority of the nation wouldn’t know about their good deeds. TV ads, fundraisers, and all of the glam of campaigns are necessary because no one is going to vote for someone they have never heard about. Although a lot of money is spent on campaigns alone, it is necessary. In order for candidates to help change the country for the better, they first need to get elected. And in order to get elected, they first need to be seen and heard.