We will follow the law...

[BackInTex]

unless we don't.

This is really on NBC, but if Harris doesn't know or understand the rule and why it is an important one, she should not be in a high political office.

NBC files FCC 'equal time' notice after Kamala Harris appears on 'SNL'

NBC has filed a notice with the Federal Communications Commission and will provide former President Donald Trump with "equal time" following a brief appearance by Vice President Kamala Harris on "Saturday Night Live."

Harris appeared on the sketch comedy show Saturday hosted by John Mulaney, in a skit offering advice in the mirror to comedian Maya Rudolph, who has played Harris in the leadup to the election.

Following her brief stint on the show, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr posted on X, formerly Twitter that it was a "clear and blatant effort to evade the FCC's Equal Time rule." Carr, a senior Republican on the commission who was appointed by Trump, went on in the post to suggest NBC should offer equal time to "other qualifying campaigns."

[earendel]

unless we don't.

This is really on NBC, but if Harris doesn't know or understand the rule and why it is an important one, she should not be in a high political office.

NBC files FCC 'equal time' notice after Kamala Harris appears on 'SNL'

NBC has filed a notice with the Federal Communications Commission and will provide former President Donald Trump with "equal time" following a brief appearance by Vice President Kamala Harris on "Saturday Night Live."

Harris appeared on the sketch comedy show Saturday hosted by John Mulaney, in a skit offering advice in the mirror to comedian Maya Rudolph, who has played Harris in the leadup to the election.

Following her brief stint on the show, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr posted on X, formerly Twitter that it was a "clear and blatant effort to evade the FCC's Equal Time rule." Carr, a senior Republican on the commission who was appointed by Trump, went on in the post to suggest NBC should offer equal time to "other qualifying campaigns."

Did anyone raise this issue when Trump was on SNL (twice)? One of those was when he was running for the Republican nomination (2015).

[Weyoun]

“I won’t vote for Harris because she doesn’t know FCC regulations that are NBC’s responsibility to comply with How irresponsible.”

Sincerely,
Guy who thinks a mob should have overthrown the government on January 6

[jarnon]

Did anyone raise this issue when Trump was on SNL (twice)? One of those was when he was running for the Republican nomination (2015).

Clinton also appeared on SNL 11 months later.

[BackInTex]

Did anyone raise this issue when Trump was on SNL (twice)? One of those was when he was running for the Republican nomination (2015).

Clinton also appeared on SNL 11 months later.

Trump's appearance was 52 weeks before the election. No primaries had even taken place. I'm not sure he would have qualified as a “legally qualified candidate.” which means:
• has publicly announced their intention to run for office;
• is qualified under applicable state and/or federal law to hold the office being sought; AND
• qualifies for a place on the ballot, or is running as a write-in and has made a substantial showing of his/her candidacy.

I think #3 was not in play at the time, as the Repubilcan nominee had not been established.

[BackInTex]

Sincerely,
Guy who thinks a mob should have overthrown the government on January 6

I was under the impression you had taken another position. That's pretty radical.