Falwell cleared of electioneering charge

The FEC has unanimously cleared Jerry Falwell of a charge that he broke federal election law last summer by urging his followers to re-elect Bush. Falwell was cleared of the charge on the grounds that he is a member of the media, and therefore was appropriate in exercising a "press exemption."

What is interesting is how he became a member of the media (which, incidentally, I still do not believe he is): The so-called legitimate media just invited him right in.

A similar complaint filed against Falwell with the IRS is pending.