Comcast Isn't Buying Congress. Comcast Already Bought Congress.
From Ring of Fire:
Finally, Congress is coming together over something. Unfortunately, its screwing the American public over thats bringing the otherwise discoordinate body politic into union. It doesnt hurt that Comcast has put millions of dollars behind a majority of politicians.
Comcast is currently trying to have an acquisition of Time Warner Cable approved in the U.S.. This merger is Comcasts attempt at shoring up its stranglehold on internet service here in the States. The threat of the merger leaves little room for hope that such a merger would provide positive benefits for consumers.
In fact, according to Politico, all but three members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have received money from Comcasts political action committee (PAC). Notably, Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah), both members that oversee the Committees antitrust panel, have received checks from Comcasts PAC.
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