Supreme Court Backs GOP in Broadcast Ad Rate Fight

The U.S. Supreme Court left intact Federal Communications Commission guidance allowing political parties and committees to access cheaper broadcast advertising rates, siding with Republican groups that had challenged rules they said disadvantaged them in the midterms.

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Supreme Court Sides With Republicans in TV Ad Fight

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Republican groups had asked the court to clear the way for political parties to pay the same low-cost ad rates as candidates, a move that could undercut a Democratic advantage in the midterms.

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Supreme Court sides with Republicans in fight over broadcast ad rates

The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.

NYT 13h ago

Supreme Court Sides With Republicans in TV Ad Fight

Republican groups had asked the court to clear the way for political parties to pay the same low-cost ad rates as candidates, a move that could undercut a Democratic advantage in the midterms.

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