Exactly, they have probably reserved ad time in those markets for late this year and early next year, but when the time comes they can use it for whomever they want.
Correct, he has never personally declared bankruptcy. Some of his entities have, but that is quite different. I have done both personal and business bankruptcy fillings. Sometimes you have no choice and it is the only way to protect your interests when creditors refuse to cooperate.
I know that in 1953, the year I was born, there was no interstate highways system, but why was he as far east as Bristol if he was going from Knoxville TE to Dayton OH, [pretty much due north?