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BlueJazz

(25,348 posts) Sun Aug 19, 2012, 08:16 PM Aug 2012

A question regarding the spokespeople who present political ads.

As DUer's/people usually do, when political ads are broadcast on tv, I hear the lies and say something like "What a bunch of crap and bullsh...etc"

My question is: Are the spokespeople who issue/speak the ads exempt from the laws that govern
libel and prosecution ?

I know it would be impossible to sue the RNC or any of the big Republican machines but could one sue the spokesperson for slander and/or lying??

Just curious.

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A question regarding the spokespeople who present political ads. (Original Post) BlueJazz Aug 2012 OP

You can't sue someone for lying. Slander and libel generally don't work either as "public" people Egalitariat Aug 2012 #1

Thank you much for the info. Strange how political entities can say pretty much anything... BlueJazz Aug 2012 #2

Egalitariat

(1,631 posts)

1. You can't sue someone for lying. Slander and libel generally don't work either as "public" people

Reply to BlueJazz (Original post)

Sun Aug 19, 2012, 08:20 PM

Aug 2012

Lack those protections in the US. That's why Hollywood actors always sue in England. They have a chance to win in court there; no chance here.

BlueJazz

(25,348 posts)

2. Thank you much for the info. Strange how political entities can say pretty much anything...