Political Broadcast Catechism 17th Edition, Updated for 2010

In recent years there have been several developments in political advertising. In 2003 the Supreme Court upheld all the major provisions of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA). And in January, 2010 the Supreme Court issued its landmark decision Citizens United vs. FEC, holding that corporations (and labor unions) may make unlimited expenditures to directly advocate for the election or defeat of a Federal candidate at any point in the election cycle. Readers will find that the Seventeenth Edition takes you from the first issues that determine whether the political rules apply in a specific situation, all the way through the process as stations encounter the myriad issues and questions presented during any campaign season. This edition also provides specific and detailed questions and answers topics, as well as “Quiz Yourself” sections to provide readers with a gauge of their knowledge of a particular area. This publication provides broadcasters with an easier way to make informed decisions regarding political broadcasting questions.