Carrot and stick

Millions and millions of dollars go into political campaigns, which pay for the cost of millions and millions of dollars of television advertising.

The politicians who are elected with the help of these TV ads are in charge of the Federal Communications Commission, which can fine or even yank the license of broadcasters who step out of line.

Why do you think meaningful campaign finance reform will never happen? Why do you think state-licensed TV and radio stations are not very tough on the state?