Says this Post editorial. State law requires such calls to identify their sponsor; these did not. Another statute forbids any attempt to dissuade potential voters from going to the polls. As leaders of both state parties have said, the calls were a disgrace. Now it’s up to state and federal authorities to investigate. Who knew […]
Category: FCC
Tech loses Boucher
From Politico. Boucher’s defeat now leaves the Communications, Technology and the Internet panel without its top Democrat, a Blue Dog who stakeholders on both sides of the aisle have praised for his work on tech and telecom issues
When campaigns ads are graphic
Once or twice a cycle or so there are instances when “graphic” campaign ads (or ads with violent images) get attention. Some viewers may find an ad offensive or not suitable for children. Must stations air them? May stations restrict the ads to the evening hours? The Post notes a new example.