So sorry, did you see something in what I said that wasn't there?
I MOST DEFINATELY would not suggest ANY media anywhere within 100 miles of legally controlled "free access to television broadcast", sorry you didn't understand that...
Would you do away with the news media entirely?
If two candidates have "equal time", but one gets the bonus of having news media support in addition to their "official" time, that support will be a major bonus.
Further, you need to consider that a lot of important political material comes from people other than candidates. Where would Swift Boat Vets for Truth fit in your scheme of things?