Oct 22, 2010

WJOB Offers Dems Special Advertising

Lake County Republican candidates interested in buying time on local radio station WJOB were apparently not offered the same options as Democratic candidates. Republicans were offered a choice between 20 or 30 second commercials along with 15, 30, and 60 minute blocks.

Now, the station is flooded with Democratic spots which in length are only 10 seconds, thus less expensive. Why was a 10 second option not offered to Republican candidates?

Could it be because many of the station's staff are directly working or affiliated with the Democratic Party? Like one who is on the steering committee, one who actually is employed by the party, or one who's spouse is running for office.

Definitely something that should be investigated further during an election.