So after a bit of digging, this is not really ABC’s or the FCC’s fault. There’s an equal opportunity statute that requires networks to show paid political ads from legitimate candidates unedited and uncensored. They’re not allowed to reject them either. Obviously it’s meant to keep networks from tampering with the candidates political message and to give everyone a fair shot at campaigning, these assholes are just clearly taking advantage…
So after a bit of digging, this is not really ABC’s or the FCC’s fault. There’s an equal opportunity statute that requires networks to show paid political ads from legitimate candidates unedited and uncensored. They’re not allowed to reject them either. Obviously it’s meant to keep networks from tampering with the candidates political message and to give everyone a fair shot at campaigning, these assholes are just clearly taking advantage…