Technically, in California, they can't if the statements are part of the political process. Or at least they will get a pretty nominal fine if they do. See http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=lab&gr...
Your two examples, of course, are not political activity per se, so wouldn't fall under these regulations.
Technically, in California, they can't if the statements are part of the political process. Or at least they will get a pretty nominal fine if they do. See http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=lab&gr...
Your two examples, of course, are not political activity per se, so wouldn't fall under these regulations.