If you're a really big fan of Fred Thompson, you may not want him to run for president.
That's because federal equal time regulations restrict candidates from receiving more face time than others and, if Thompson does in fact become a candidate, General Electric Co.'s (NYSE: GE) NBC may have to pull any episodes of Law & Order featuring him from the rerun rotation.
Cable television is not subject to those regulations so, if he does run, we could still in theory see Arthur Branch on Time Warner Inc.'s (NYSE: TWX) TNT. However in the Governator's campaign, cable networks pulled his movies to avoid complaints.
All of this raises a question: Would America be better served if Thompson decided to forgo further political ambitions in order that we can watch Law & Order unrestricted?
Should politics really interfere with such a great show? I think not. Fred, for the sake of the show's loyal followers, don't run for President.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-13-2007 @ 4:29PM
Sheldon L said...
They can still re-run the shows. All they have to do is insert cameo appearances by the other candidates using campaign footage and changing the words to fit the plot....Have Woody Allen do it a-la What's Up Tiger Lily and the ratings will skyrocket. It could be a round-up of the usual suspects -- that's perfect!
8-13-2007 @ 5:41PM
J. Johnson said...
This is the guy who betrayed his public trust and office when as prosecutor in the Watergate trials
he conspired with the Nixon defendants, revealing to them the strategies and evidence of the prosecutor's
case. He should be in jail
8-13-2007 @ 6:03PM
paul said...
are the liberals afraid of another reagan?
8-13-2007 @ 6:09PM
Stormtr289 said...
Where is your proof other than moveon.org about his complicity. I supposed Carter gave him a pardon like he did John Kerry who was dishonarably discharged from the Navy.
8-13-2007 @ 7:41PM
Jeff said...
I hope he runs for presidency so Law and Order isn't on the television for a long, long time.
0h and the best Paul could hope for is another Reagan... we all know who's winning 2008. I also enjoy demanding proof other then moveon.org, followed by claims based on nothing more then conspiracy theory. But seriously, I read it on swift boat veterans for truth!
8-14-2007 @ 4:41PM
Larry said...
Fred Thompson is probably the only Republican that
can be Billary Clinton. Please run Fred will watch some
real Law & Order if he is elected. GO Fred.