Party lodges complaint against TV stations that air ad

DENVER – Today, the Colorado Democratic Party lodged a complaint with five television stations for Musgrave’s congressional campaign ad violating the Communications Act of 1934.

The complaint outlines accusations regarding Musgrave’s failure to follow FCC rules on disclosure regarding who paid for the ad.

Campaigns found to be in violation of the rule are denied the discounted "political" ad rate that stations offer to candidates.

If the stations fail to comply with the FCC laws and do not charge Marilyn Musgrave the higher "non-political" ad rate for the duration of the campaign, according to the complaint, they may be violating FEC regulations against corporate contributions to federal candidates.

Colorado Democratic Party Pat Waak said she expected stations to comply with the law.

"This latest incident clearly demonstrates how Marilyn Musgrave has complete disregard for the rule of law," said Waak. "Musgrave is desperate and she knows change is in the air this election year. Not only does Musgrave violate FCC rules, but she demonstrates that she’s willing to grasp at straws to stay afloat in this race."