A candidate continuing a regular media gig
(TV series, radio show, print column) during a campaign
has long been considered a violation of campaign finance law.
But is it a violation for a candidate's WIFE
to continue a regular newspaper column during her husband's campaign?
The question is no longer theoretical.
Fran DeWine, wife of Mike DeWine, who is running for Governor of Ohio,
is continuing her weekly food column in at least a few local newspapers:
http://www.fairborndailyherald.com/news/26619/frans-favorites-barbara-bushs-oatmeal-cookies
Further compounding the question is the fact that
today's edition of the column (April 20)
recounts the time that Barbara Bush gave a speech to the public
on Mike DeWine's porch in 1992 (complete with picture.)
So the column, which is normally about recipes and home crafts,
is at least getting close to discussing politics.
The Fairborn Daily Herald and the Xenia Daily Gazette both carry the column.
I do not know if any other newspapers carry it.
Both the Herald and the Gazette are owned by Civitas Media,
which owns several dozen small town papers throughout Ohio.
Is continuing her column legal? I really don't know.
Law is like that. Sooner or later, some case arises
that forces people question exactly where the line has been or should be drawn.
Hmmm.
I would think if she stays clear of endorsing her husband it would be okay.
I would say it's still in the realm of wait and see. It's a food column, which hardly approaches political topics. With the recent passing of the former First Lady, it would not be unusual for a lot of "Remember when we got to see Barbara Bush..." type stories, regardless of the main focus of the column.
If the column continues with hubby related reminiscences however, then it should be visited as a potential violation.
As much as the mainstream media, Hollywood, and entertainers shill for Liberal candidates at the expense of a specific platform, I could care less if some food blogger shills for our side. What's good for the goose is good for the gander.
Quote from: Sick Of Silence on April 23, 2018, 10:05:49 AM
As much as the mainstream media, Hollywood, and entertainers shill for Liberal candidates at the expense of a specific platform, I could care less if some food blogger shills for our side. What's good for the goose is good for the gander.
IF your 100% Conservative NO it's not in all things.