09-01-2016, 07:06 PM
I'd still like to know how the equal time rules work. It must not count if they are covering "news"...
" If the airing was within a documentary, bona fide news interview, scheduled newscast or an on-the-spot news event, the equal-time rule does not apply. "
OK, so basically the news channels and news programs can report from the campaign trail pretty much exclusively for Repubs and Dems, if they choose. I don't see how a 3rd party has a chance without spending a ton of money - BUT in that case they have to offer equal time for equal pricing.
This is a major hurdle to a viable 3rd party candidate, because pretty much all the major media outlets are essentially extensions of the right/left agendas. Forget the money and everything else you believe about the system being rigged - this is effectively a barrier for any viable 3rd party.
" If the airing was within a documentary, bona fide news interview, scheduled newscast or an on-the-spot news event, the equal-time rule does not apply. "
OK, so basically the news channels and news programs can report from the campaign trail pretty much exclusively for Repubs and Dems, if they choose. I don't see how a 3rd party has a chance without spending a ton of money - BUT in that case they have to offer equal time for equal pricing.
This is a major hurdle to a viable 3rd party candidate, because pretty much all the major media outlets are essentially extensions of the right/left agendas. Forget the money and everything else you believe about the system being rigged - this is effectively a barrier for any viable 3rd party.
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