The Republican National Committee has placed modest television buys in Washington D.C.; Charlotte, North Carolina; Norfolk, Virginia; and Grand Rapids, Michigan for next week, a total buy of just over $20,000 that marks an early shot in a broadening advertising war.
RNC spokesman Sean Spicer wouldn't confirm the numbers, shared by a media buyer, or discuss the planned ad. The Obama campaign today also released their first ad, which is below:
