Equal Time on Leno For Cali Gov Candidate?
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A California congressman lodged a federal complaint Tuesday against “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” for featuring Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as a guest one month before the election while snubbing his Democratic opponent.
U.S. Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Los Angeles, argues in Federal Communications Commission complaint that the NBC program is violating the equal time provision of the Federal Communications Act.
Schwarzenegger is to appear Wednesday on the talk show.
His opponent, state Treasurer Phil Angelides, asked to appear on the show but had not received a response by Tuesday afternoon, said Steve Maviglio, a spokesman for Angelides’ campaign.
Rep. Becerra may not be helping Angelides’ cause. From what I understand of Phil “Mr. Excitement” Angelides, the Terminator/Governator may be hoping that his opponent gets on.
Tom,
After watching Leno last night I almost think the Republicans should ask for equal time to rebut Schwarzenegger.
Comment by LargeBill — October 12, 2006 @ 8:37 am
Angelides ranks high on the wormy appearance scale. He likely does better staying out of public view.
BTW, I think DeWine has a similar ranking. I like him better when I don’t have to look at him. And it doesn’t help that he’s a weak conservative.
Comment by Mike — October 12, 2006 @ 11:06 am