But having said that, whats happening with campaign finance reform and our political culture is devastating. – Robert McChesney
The relationship between the media owner, their relationship isnt strictly with people and audiences. Its also with advertisers, and thats the most relationship in radio in fact it pays the bills. – Robert McChesney
The number one lobby that opposes campaign finance reform in the United States is the National Association of Broadcasters. – Robert McChesney
But having said that, theres also a sea change in attitude towards media. – Robert McChesney
The reason that minorities and women dont have a better shot at getting elected to the Senate or to statewide office is because the campaign finance rules are so skewed as to make it very difficult for non-traditional candidates to raise the money necessary to get elected. – Carol Moseley Braun