GOP heads to Supreme Court after losing case over TV election ad prices
Republican campaign committees are appealing to the Supreme Court to mandate that broadcast TV stations offer political parties the same 'lowest unit charge' discounts currently reserved for individual candidates. The move follows a lower court ruling that the FCC lacked the authority to enforce such discounts for parties.
Why it matters
The case has significant implications for campaign finance and the cost of political advertising in the lead-up to major elections.
Seeking a discount GOP heads to Supreme Court after losing case over TV election ad prices GOP campaign committees want quick ruling before election ads ramp up next week.
16 The Republican Party logo displayed at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland on February 28, 2020. Credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg The Republican Party logo displayed at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland on February 28, 2020. Credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Republican campaign committees want the Supreme Court to mandate lower prices for election commercials on broadcast TV stations. If the court agrees, broadcasters would be forced to offer their lowest ad prices to political parties and joint fundraising committees.
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