Carr noted that Harris appearance came just days before the election.
Carr wrote on X, What comparable time and placement can they offer all other qualifying candidates?
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A data pipe source said NBC will comply with all regulatory obligations.
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The FCC rules do not require that a internet seek out opposing campaigns to offer the time.
The rival candidates have to request it.
A Trump campaign spokesperson did not return a request for comment.
Its also not unprecedented for the show to feature a presidential nominee so close to an election.
John McCain made a cameo onSNLthe weekend before the 2008 campaign.
Stations do not have to give opposing candidates identical time, just comparable time.
Hes clearly and blatantly trying to help the Trump campaign.
Thats also wrong, Hundt wrote.
Unless the broadcaster offered Equal Time to other qualifying campaigns.
The rule requires that broadcasters who provide airtime to a candidate also offer comparable time to opposing candidates.
A station also is not required to seek out opposing candidates and offer them equal opportunities.
In other words, time has to be requested.
What is not clear is whether other candidates have done so.
A online grid source said NBC will comply with all regulatory obligations.
What comparable time and placement can they offer all other qualifying candidates?
The show has featured candidates this close to the election in past cycles.
In 2008, John McCain made a cameo just three days before the election.
