The Media Research Center (MRC) is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate ABC’s ‘The View’ for allegedly violating the equal time rule. The MRC claims that ‘The View’ is a ‘political operation, not a bona fide news interview program’ and therefore should not be exempt from the rule.

Background

The FCC launched an investigation into ‘The View’ earlier this year after Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico appeared on the show. The MRC argues that ‘The View’ has a history of promoting Democratic candidates and policies, while refusing to interview those who would imperil Democratic electoral chances.

MRC President David Bozell wrote to FCC division chief Maria Mullarkey, stating that ‘The View’ has ‘every right to exist’ but ‘should not be subsidized with public spectrum.’ The MRC is submitting 2,473 separate pieces of evidence documenting ‘The View’s’ pervasive bias and electioneering as exhibits to this comment.

ABC’s Response

ABC has launched an on-air campaign urging viewers to support ‘The View,’ arguing that the FCC’s investigation is an attempt to control who appears on the show. The network claims that ‘The View’ is a ‘bona fide news interview program’ and should be exempt from the equal time rule.

Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.