Is it required for politicians?

Question

Is it required for politicians?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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".

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

its required by law because it a paid message

Answer 5

I is a new law.

Answer 6

paid political messages must be identified by law, however, endorsed messages is voluntary.