Report: Fox News gave GOP presidential candidates $55 million in free advertising

[cory777]

Source: Raw Story

Being on the Fox News payroll has its advantages.

Not only did five potential Republican candidates get regular paychecks from the network last year, but they also got something even more valuable: airtime

Liberal watchdog group Media Matters found that the five received about $55 million in free advertising over the course of more than 85 hours of appearances in 2010.

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee appeared for almost 48 hours. Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin had nearly 14 hours of appearances.

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich was given close to 12 hours. Former senator from Pennsylvania Rick Santorum and former UN Ambassador under George W. Bush John Bolton both received about six hours.

Read more: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/01/report-fox-news-gave-gop-presidential-candidates-55-million-free-advertising/

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[alp227]

1. i wonder how much "free advertising" MSNBC ever granted Dem pres candidates?

Despite its liberal reputation MSNBC will always be so much more ethical and balanced than Fox News (with its current management) will ever be. I don't know if MSNBC obsessively invited the 2008 Democrat candidates as much as Fox did.

[BOHICA12]

2. Until they declare are they legally candidates?

In weird world of the FEC?

[daleo]

3. Not really free

They will expect a payback.

[Demeter]

4. there Oughta Be A Law

In fact, I believe there are several...

[snot]

5. K&R'd