Sen. Stabenow wants hearings on radio 'accountability'; talks fairness doctrine

This morning, radio host Bill Press brought up the recent closing of liberal station Obama 1260 when speaking with Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow, and talked about whether there needs to be a balance to right-wing talk on the radio dial.

BILL PRESS: Yeah, I mean, look: They have a right to say that. They've got a right to express that. But, they should not be the only voices heard. So, is it time to bring back the Fairness Doctrine?

SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW (D-MI): I think it's absolutely time to pass a standard. Now, whether it's called the Fairness Standard, whether it's called something else -- I absolutely think it's time to be bringing accountability to the airwaves. I mean, our new president has talked rightly about accountability and transparency. You know, that we all have to step up and be responsible. And, I think in this case, there needs to be some accountability and standards put in place.

BILL PRESS: Can we count on you to push for some hearings in the United States Senate this year, to bring these owners in and hold them accountable?

SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW (D-MI): I have already had some discussions with colleagues and, you know, I feel like that's gonna happen. Yep.

Although Obama has been publicly opposed to reinstating the fairness doctrine, conservative radio has talked nonstop about the fear of it returning (or perhaps something like it with another name) while there's a Democrat in the White House and a Democratic majority in Congress.

This Stabenow person is married to THIS PERSON.

If there are even HEARINGS, and supported by ANY OTHER DEMS, I will never vote for democrat even for STREET SWEEPER.

I was a registered democrat from 1968 until this year, and lack of vociferous opposition to this kind of thing in the dem party caused me to leave.

Fairness on the web

Obama on this kind of thing

Villagers on this entire disgusting OBVIOUS attempt to silence those the left disagrees with

This is a seminal issue of defining character. Only those who wish to silence opposition will be in favor of this. Any arguments in favor of this are canards of the most cynical degree imaginable

This is as basic about what america is as it gets.