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U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and Democrats win federal court ruling regarding television advertising rates for political parties.
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff and other Democrats won a federal appeals court victory on Tuesday. The court ruled that political parties are not entitled to the cheaper television advertising rates typically reserved for individual candidates. This decision benefits Democratic candidates, who generally raise more money than their party committees. In contrast, GOP committees tend to have more cash on hand. Jon Ossoff was one of four Democratic candidates in battleground states who sued to block party committees from claiming these discounted rates. The ruling provides a level playing field for candidates who rely on individual fundraising efforts.