GOP threatens debate boycotts

[Danzig]

http://news.msn.com/us/gop-to-networ...ll-nix-debates


well, why don't they just get fox to do feature films on their leading candidates?

[bigrun]

Hope they bring back the old West Wing series...and Boston Legal...that'll show em.....the repukes could counter with a new Glenn Beck show..

[dellinger63]

Isn't there an equal time law?

Or does that not apply to bad comedies.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

Isn't there an equal time law?

Or does that not apply to bad comedies.

not sure how that works (is it even still a rule), or if feature films are included.

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by Danzig

not sure how that works (is it even still a rule), or if feature films are included.

the equal time rule is still around but only requires that if a station gives 1 minute of free airtime to a political candidate, they have to also provide that same free time to other opposing candidates.

unless she declares as a candidate and then decides to play herself in one of the productions, neither broadcaster has to worry.

the now defunct fairness docterine required that broadcasters present "controversial issues of public importance" and do so in a manner that was "honest, equitable, and balanced".

[bigrun]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

the equal time rule is still around but only requires that if a station gives 1 minute of free airtime to a political candidate, they have to also provide that same free time to other opposing candidates.

unless she declares as a candidate and then decides to play herself in one of the productions, neither broadcaster has to worry.

the now defunct fairness docterine required that broadcasters present "controversial issues of public importance" and do so in a manner that was "honest, equitable, and balanced".

Does that exclude Fox News

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by hi_im_god

the equal time rule is still around but only requires that if a station gives 1 minute of free airtime to a political candidate, they have to also provide that same free time to other opposing candidates.

unless she declares as a candidate and then decides to play herself in one of the productions, neither broadcaster has to worry.

the now defunct fairness docterine required that broadcasters present "controversial issues of public importance" and do so in a manner that was "honest, equitable, and balanced".

thanks.

Originally Posted by bigrun

Does that exclude Fox News

everything should exclude fox news.