It seems that every stupid political commercial I see on television always has the politician saying "and I approved this message" Is that some sort of law or is that just some bandwagon they all decided to jump on?
2006-09-15 08:07:16 · 6 answers · asked by lattle4 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
paid political messages must be identified by law, however, endorsed messages is voluntary.
2006-09-15 08:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by ews99999 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the US, the 'McCain-Feingold' campaign finance reform bill include the following:
`(d)(1) Any broadcast or cablecast communication described in
paragraphs (1) or (2) of subsection (a) shall include, in addition
to the requirements of that paragraph, an audio statement by the
candidate that identifies the candidate and states that the
candidate has approved the communication.
2006-09-15 09:59:46 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The reason they say that they approve of the commercial is to say that is their own word. Anyone can come up with a commercial about one of the people running. It could be a bunch of lies. So that's why they say " I approve of this message".
2006-09-17 10:22:23 · answer #3 · answered by JF. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope its a law. Those ones degrading Kerry's military experience did not have that if you remember. Networks ought not to run things of dubious content without the politicians endorsement so there is some one to hold accountable.
2006-09-15 11:27:22 · answer #4 · answered by icheeknows 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its required by law because it a paid message
2006-09-18 15:14:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I is a new law.
2006-09-15 10:21:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋