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McCain introduces talk radio legislation
The Business Journal ^ | June 29, 2007 | Mike Sunnucks

Posted on 06/29/2007 3:04:29 PM PDT by Baladas

Arizona Sen. John McCain has introduced federal legislation to protect talk radio shows from the reinstatement of past rules that required dissenting voices be given equal time on their shows.

McCain and fellow GOP Senators John Thune of South Dakota and Norm Coleman of Minnesota have put forward legislation preventing the reinstatement of the 'Fairness Doctrine'.

The Fairness Doctrine was done away with in 1987 but previously required political radio shows to offer equal time to opposing viewpoints as part of their Federal Communications Commission licenses.

A number of Democrats and liberal advocates want the Fairness Doctrine put back in place. They do not like the fact talk radio is dominated by conservatives such as Rush Limbaugh, Michael Savage and Laura Ingraham.

McCain said imposing such rules would stifle free speech and there are plenty of political viewpoints in the marketplace.

Conservative radio talkers have criticized McCain for his stance in favor of immigration reform.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 110th; congress; fairnessdoctrine; mccain; normcoleman; silenceamerica; talkradio; thune
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Damage control, too late, wrong issue. It would be good to force Di and Trent to a vote.
1 posted on 06/29/2007 3:04:31 PM PDT by Baladas
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To: Baladas

I agree. It’s too late for him to win me over...but he may be on the road to recovery.


2 posted on 06/29/2007 3:06:45 PM PDT by capt. norm (Be thankful we're not getting all the government we're paying for.)
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To: Baladas

As usual McCain is a day late and a dollar short. Pence took care of this problem in the House last night.

McCain better stick to his NYT editorial board ass kissing. It is too late to make up with everyday Americans.


3 posted on 06/29/2007 3:07:31 PM PDT by Patrick1
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To: Baladas

I’m surprised that McCain isn’t on the other side of this issue, since “talk radio killed” his immigration bill.


4 posted on 06/29/2007 3:07:45 PM PDT by TommyDale (Never forget the Republicans who voted for illegal immigrant amnesty in 2007!)
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To: Baladas

I don’t like him, I’ll never again trust him- but GOOD for him for doing this anyway!


5 posted on 06/29/2007 3:08:42 PM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet -Fred'08)
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To: Baladas

Well that should make everything alright. Ha!


6 posted on 06/29/2007 3:08:55 PM PDT by InsensitiveConservative
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To: Baladas
Too little, too late... Mike Pence, Congressman, Indiana handled this matter today.

I would like John McCain to spend his time on a plan to deport the illegal immigrants... preferably yesterday !!!

That means all illegal immigrants not just the obvious Mexicans. There are illegals from many countries in the States. Get rid of them...now..

7 posted on 06/29/2007 3:10:58 PM PDT by xtinct (I was the next door neighbor kid's imaginary friend.)
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To: TommyDale

Talk radio was simply a mirror. They didn't kill the immigration bill, WE DID !

STOP AMNESTY NOW!! WE CAN DO IT!!

8 posted on 06/29/2007 3:11:08 PM PDT by Cacique (quos Deus vult perdere, prius dementat ( Islamia Delenda Est ))
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To: Baladas
They should introduce fairness doctrine on US College campuses and in the Main Stream Media.

Maybe require all professors and reporters to declare their political affiliation and make sure that they are equally divided among Dems and Republicans.

My good friend's father cannot get a job as a professor anymore since he has been successfully identified as a conservative, or 'right-winger'. He lives in Berkeley.

That would freak out the Dems.

Thank goodness for the Internet. We can make and post our own videos, like this one:

9 posted on 06/29/2007 3:11:17 PM PDT by Bon mots
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To: Baladas

A sign of McCain staying in the Presidential race. Good. McCain’s presence only serves to drain votes away from Giuliani.


10 posted on 06/29/2007 3:11:18 PM PDT by Kuksool
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To: Baladas

Too late Mc-shame.


11 posted on 06/29/2007 3:11:44 PM PDT by KeyLargo
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To: Baladas

McCain, pandering AGAIN


12 posted on 06/29/2007 3:11:45 PM PDT by ulm1 (target RINOs for defeat Mcain,Martinez,Snowe,Collins,Lott,Hagel,Voinovich,Smith,Specter,Gram)
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"McCain said imposing such rules would stifle free speech"

I had to read that twice. Isn't that exactly what McCain-Feingold did?

13 posted on 06/29/2007 3:12:05 PM PDT by El Gran Salseron (Taxation WITH representation sucks, TOO!)
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To: Baladas
Is McCain trying to make up? I think the House dealt with that issue also the otherday.

McCain is sort of a tragic figure in US politics. He has the assets to hold ALL the cards in every race he runs. He also has the ratings in overall career development. Yet he steadfastly insists on being on the wrong side away from his base on most of the really salient issues in our era.

Sometimes I think he has a fear of success and knows that he is better off running and could never get the job done if he actually won. Maybe he also enjoyed too much the limelight provided by the wrong people over the years.

14 posted on 06/29/2007 3:14:17 PM PDT by stevem
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To: Baladas

Too little, too late. Damage control. It’s the very opposite of McCain-Feingold.


15 posted on 06/29/2007 3:14:26 PM PDT by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: Patrick1
As usual McCain is a day late and a dollar short.

I am begging his folks to take me off their email list.....he is done...kaput....stick a fork in his funky self....go home McLame....

16 posted on 06/29/2007 3:16:30 PM PDT by cbkaty (I may not always post...but I am always here......)
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To: Baladas

“Hearing LOUD Jeopardy Buzzer in background” Too Late Johnny Boy


17 posted on 06/29/2007 3:17:24 PM PDT by RoadGumby (Ask me about Ducky)
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To: Baladas
Sen. John McCain has introduced federal legislation to protect talk radio shows

After assaulting the First Amendment with his CFR, and having parts struck down, JohnnyMc does damage control and tries to regain some semblance of being a true conservative.

John, it is too little, too late.

The House Dems and Pubbies sent an overwhelming message loud and clear YESTERDAY, John, telling the FCC to keep hands off talk radio.
18 posted on 06/29/2007 3:18:42 PM PDT by TomGuy
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To: Baladas

“... A number of Democrats and liberal advocates ...”
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Redundant


19 posted on 06/29/2007 3:18:54 PM PDT by Repeal The 17th
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To: El Gran Salseron

lol Different day, different group to pander to.


20 posted on 06/29/2007 3:19:01 PM PDT by sheana
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