On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 7:11 AM, Bradford <bradfo...@dwx.com> wrote: > Olbermann did not "endorse" a candidate. He gave a donation to three > candidates > as a private citizen a few days before the election. He never mentioned it > on the air > nor did the candidates publicize his contribution in an effort to raise more > support > or funds. Compared to Fox News hosts endorsing candidates and products on > the > air for years, I hardly think one can say the actions are the same.
I didn't say Keith's actions are the same as those on Fox News. Sadly, the Supreme Court ruled that money equals speech, which means giving money to a candidate constitutes an endorsement of that candidate. Believe me, I wish they'd ruled the other way. -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to tvornottv@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to tvornottv-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
