09-06-2016, 02:18 PM
(09-01-2016, 07:06 PM)JustWinBaby Wrote: I'd still like to know how the equal time rules work. It must not count if they are covering "news"...I've often wondered about the "equal time".
" 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.
A lot of Gary Johnson supporters are responding to Saturday Night Live's request to suggest a host.
I urge any of you that are on Facebook to go to SNL's page and recommend the same.
Also, to bolster support, "like" any positive comments that mention Johnson.
A lot of us (Johnson Supporters) feel this would fast track him to the debates.
*Edit*- someone noticed......
http://www.redstate.com/brandon_morse/2016/09/06/snl-asked-host-episode-fans-respond-gary-johnson/
I don't know much of the site, but pretty cool.