Massachusetts Repuke Radio hosts won't be prosecuted for saying election was postponed

[Ian David]

Radio hosts catch flak for saying election was postponed
November 4, 2008 06:20 PM Email| Comments (2)| Text size – +

By Matt Collette, Globe Staff

A spokesman for Secretary of State William F. Galvin criticized two local talk radio hosts after a number of people called the Massachusetts Election Division to complain that they had told listeners that the election had been postponed from today until Wednesday.

The spokesman, Brian McNiff, said John Dennis and Gerry Callahan said on their morning radio show on WEEI-AM that the election had been pushed back a day. Both Dennis and Callahan have declared themselves McCain supporters, the Associated Press has reported.

“We got complaints at the Election Division that there were people on the radio who were saying that the election had been postponed until Wednesday, so some people were being told to vote on Wednesday,” McNiff said. “Gradually, more calls came in and we focused it down to this show on WEEI.”

McNiff said there were no plans to take legal action against the hosts or the station. He said he contacted both hosts and the station manager by phone and e-mail, but had not heard back from them by this evening.

More:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2008/11/radio_hosts_cat.html


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[GreenPartyVoter]

1. They should be spanked for this

[TheCowsCameHome]

2. Two big idiots, on an even bigger idiot station

They should be suspended or fired. They've done nasty things before, including racial stuff.

[BrklynLiberal]

3. Jail time might do a lot of good for their "sense of humor"

It is almost as bad as yelling "fire" in a crowded place...Their intent is just as bad...

[EFerrari]

12. I've been thinking that with my background in comedy

and with the demand that we're looking at, I should set up a Felons Comedy School -- sort of like Driving Comedy School only for right wing entertainers and politicians.

lol

[BrklynLiberal]

16. hahahahahahaha Make sure to get paid up front..

[trueblue2007]

4. Call the FCC and complain. Call the MA Secretary of State and complain

[Ian David]

5. It's not an FCC issue. FCC only does naughty words and boobies.

However, The Federal Elections Commission may be interested.

[masshole]

6. I like WEEI, but I will NOT listen in the mornings

Callahan has always been a complete jackass and John Dennis has now become one too.

[scarletwoman]

7. So, if they're "repuke" hosts, would that mean that their audience is repuke, too?

Because, if that's the case, then I would say no harm done. ;)

sw

[theothersnippywshrub]

8. Even though this GOP shit won't affect the outcome in MA, it should be prosecuted.

Otherwise, it will be repeated in other states in future elections.

"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing."

Punish these GOP turds to prevent evil from triumphing in the future.

[bushisanidiot]

9. They should be jailed for treason. Our right to vote is our most precious right.

and they tried to take it away from americans. they are no better than the terrorist we fight against in other countries.

LOCK 'EM UP!!!!

[NashVegas]

10. Sue Their Asses, Write the FCC and Get Their License Yanked

[BlueManDude]

11. Both we suspended for liking blacks to apes a few years back. Hardy har har

on a sports station no less.

[stillcool]

13. Dick heads..

I sent an email to all.

[Poseidan]

14. good

We should not abolish the 1st amendment, we should de-stupid the stupids.

[Ian David]

15. Shouting "Fire!" in a theater isn't protected by the First Amendment, either. n/t

[No Elephants]

17. This Wednesday crap seems to be nationwide.