Suppose a TV journalist officially declares his candidacy for a local public office.If the candidate keeps his job and appears on camera to report the news,this could cause the station to

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The correct answer is D because under the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, specifically the "equal-time rule," broadcasters are required to provide equal opportunities to all legally qualified political candidates for any office if they allow any candidate to use the broadcast station. This rule ensures that if a journalist who is also a candidate appears on-air, their opponents are entitled to equal airtime.

Suppose a TV Journalist Officially Declares His Candidacy for a Local