Survey to be Released Thur of Reaction to Sinclair Decision to Air Kerry Program

Survey to be Released Thursday of Americans' Reaction to Sinclair Broadcasting's Decision to Air Kerry Program

10/20/2004 1:10:00 PM

To: National Desk, Political Reporter

Contact: Susan Herold of Consumers Union, 202-462-6262

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 /U.S. Newswire/ -- In response to Sinclair Broadcasting's decision to air a program Friday on its 62 stations on Sen. John Kerry's Vietnam War record, Consumers Union has commissioned a national survey -- as well as a survey of residents in Sinclair markets -- to determine their attitudes about the airing of the program.

The survey results, which also include attitudes about local broadcasters' obligations to present opposing points of political views and their responsibilities to serve the information needs of their communities, will be released Thursday morning in an audio conference call.

WHO:

Edward Farrell, associate director of market research, Consumers Union

Gene Kimmelman, senior director of public policy, Consumers Union

Mark Cooper, Ph.d., director of research, Consumer Federation of America

WHAT:

Release of national survey on Sinclair Broadcasting's airing of Kerry Program

WHEN:

11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 21

DIAL-IN INFORMATION:

Call 866-802-4290

Conference Number: 583361

For more information, call Susan Herold, Consumers Union, 202-462-6262