Non-attacking political ads???

[lawrocket 3]

I'm wondering if there is some new rule or regulation or something.

Lately, I have been pleasantly surprised at some of the election ads I've seen on local television. People running for Congress or Assembly or State Senate telling about themselves and their beliefs.

Then at the end they state, "I am _________, and I endorse this ad."

They all say that at the end. Is there a rule I'm unaware of? I sure like it.

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[peacefuljeffrey 0]

I think I do remember hearing that that is a new rule.

It's about fuckin' time, too.

The only problem is, it is a clear infringement on 1st amendment rights to say that they can't run ads speaking about issues or specific candidates within 60 days of the election -- traditionally the time when you used to see most such ads. Since when is it constitutional to tell people they are not allowed to get their opinions out to the people just because the election is within 60 days?!

Besides, those 60 days is when you will now see the liberal newspapers and t.v. shows HAMMERING their opponents and boosting their favorite candidates because guess what -- there's no restriction on the MEDIA from talking about the election issues. Only on the people who themselves are running, and on any political action group (ACLU, NRA, AAA, AARP, etc.).

This McCain Feingold bullshit is BAD LAW.

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-Jeffrey
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[CrazyIvan 0]

Isn't Non-attacking political ads an oxymoron?

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[Guest]

I see nothing wrong with candidates putting their chop on TV ads made in their name. Makes it a lot harder for them to distance themselves from smear campaigns of their opponents.

I think the 60-day gag-rule is a good one, because of television's overwhelming psychological power. I'm not sure whether it's a 1st Amendment issue, but on the surface, it sure looks like one.

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[JohnRich 4]

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I'm wondering if there is some new rule or regulation or something...Then at the end they state, "I am _________, and I endorse this ad."

I've noticed that too. I'm wondering if it has something to do with the new campaign finance reform act, which bans "advocacy ads" 30 to 60 days prior to an election, depending upon the type of election. This means that organizations like the ACLU, NAACP and NRA can't buy ads during those times - it's illegal. (So much for the 1st Amendment right to freedom of speech.) Maybe those little blurbs at the end are their way of saying; "This isn't an illegal advocacy ad!"