Ads Look to Stand Out Amid the Political Clutter

The 2014 election cycle has ushered in a rush of political advertising, with campaign ads airing as early as last spring and record-shattering spending for the first quarter of the election year. Between television commercials (some top-notch nuggets of narrative storytelling) and web ads (which allow for a more madcap approach), nearly every day seems to bring about a new visual treat. Here is a look at some ads that managed to cut through the clutter: the good, the bad, and the zany.