Broadcasters participate as campaign contributors as well. Broadcast lobbies like the National Association of Broadcasters are considered among the most powerful in Washington, and the mechanics of political campaigns are all too familiar to those close to the system. You simply transfer money from contributors to television stations. As the issue of campaign finance reform takes center stage, the broadcast industry's participation in the scandal demands greater scrutiny. Encourage the broadcast news outlets to investigate the role of the media industry itself in the campaign finance debate.
Media companies have an obligation to explain their role as beneficiaries of the current system.
As always, please remember that your comments will be more effective if you maintain a polite tone.