DGA Launches Another Complaint Against Fox News

By Andrew Gauthier 

The New York Times

A newly amended complaint by the Democratic Governors Association, filed this week before the Ohio Elections Commission, asserts that “Fox News used corporate funds to make a prohibited contribution of $169,389 in violation of Ohio law when it provided one minute and 30 seconds of free political advertising to John Kasich’s campaign on August 18, 2010.”

The accusation marks a new chapter in the association’s campaign against Fox News and its parent company, News Corporation.

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At issue is Fox’s perceived support for conservative politicians. By attacking Fox, the association has found that it is able to raise funds for Democratic candidates. More…

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