The rules are designed to preserve the appearance of objectivity for news organizations.[More]In other words, to fool viewers into thinking the subversive propagandist in front of the camera is a voice that can be trusted instead of a national socialist domestic enemy.
Me, I think that clause is ridiculous and they ought to be able to give as much as they want to whomever they want. That way, we're freed from referring to them as '"anchors" or whatever sleight of mind term they wish to apply to themselves, and can instead call them what they are: F***ing commie agitators.