Colbert-CBS Clash Drives Campaign Cash Through Dallas Airwaves
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Amid a public feud over Colbert’s interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico and FCC scrutiny of political content, CBS-owned Dallas station KTVT saw significant ad spending from Senate candidates, including Talarico and Jasmine Crockett (and Republican rivals Cornyn, Paxton, Hunt). Talarico’s interview became a fundraising and viewership bonanza, highlighting how local TV advertising can influence a national race even as networks navigate equal-time concerns.
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