[econ40432]

They're not endorsing candidates in exchange for money. They do use their money to run their networks, which they use to promote certain candidates and positions.

Re: "The line is clear: is money being exchanged in order to promote a product? That's advertising."

[Henchman21]

They’re endorsing candidates to sell more newspapers or more airtime for advertisers. How is that not “in exchange for money”?

[theamk]

What if they are running the story on local ocean tides or soup kitchens? They are doing this to sell more newspapers or more airtime for advertisers.. does this mean there is an "exchange for money" under your rule?