Exclusive: politicians are supporting Comcast's TWC merger with letters ghostwritten by Comcast
Documents reveal the cozy relationship between lobbyists, officials, and the FCC
By Spencer Woodman on January 26, 2015 11:46 am
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I've yet to meet anyone liking Comcast
Politicians love Comcast
Especially President Obama
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OTHER BUNDLERS ARE RAISING FUNDS FOR OBAMA WHILE THEIR COMPANIES ARE BATTLING WITH FEDERAL REGULATORS
David Cohen, Executive Vice President At Comcast, Has Bundled Over $500,000 For Obama As Of July 15th. (“Obama For America And Obama Victory Fund 2012 Volunteer Fundraisers,” barackobama.com, Accessed 7/15/11; Federal Election Commission, fec.gov, Accessed 7/18/11)
- Cohen “Sheparded The Regulatory Review Of Comcast’s Merger With NBC Universal.” “Cohen, a longtime Democratic operative, has successfully sheparded the regulatory review of Comcast’s merger with NBC Universal earlier this year.” (Perry Bacon Jr. And Cecilia Kang, “Obama Raises More Than $1.2 Million In Philadelphia,” The Washington Post, 6/30/11)
- Comcast’s Merger With NBC Won Approval From The FCC And Department Of Justice In January 2011. “The Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice on Tuesday approved -- with several conditions -- a merger of the country's largest cable operator, Comcast, and broadcasting company NBC Universal.” (Kristen Hamill, “U.S. Approves Comcast-NBC Merger,” CNN Money, 1/18/11)
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