Forum Post: Ted Cruz Places Hold On Obama FCC Nominee
Posted 10 years ago on Oct. 18, 2013, 7:21 a.m. EST by GirlFriday
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A spokesman for Mr. Cruz said Thursday that he has placed a hold on the nomination of former telecom lobbyist and venture capitalist Tom Wheeler to lead the Federal Communications Commission until Mr. Wheeler pledges not to require more disclosures from the sponsors of political ads.
Cruz spokesman Sean Rushton said by email that Mr. Wheeler has “expressed his readiness to revisit the senator’s questions.” The FCC declined to comment.
Mr. Cruz has opposed a measure called the Disclose Act that would require corporations, unions and other outside groups to disclose when they spend more than $10,000 to air campaign-related ads.
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I'm sure the media is the issue here, too. [/sarcasm]
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For what?
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Cruz requires a pledge not to regulate any more than what Wheeler is allowed.
So, Cruz wants Wheeler to only do what he can do and no more.
In and of itself, the actual fact that he is even going there is insane. Cruz is simply obstructing for sake of obstructing.
Yep
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They are just ill suited to anything more than a cement overcoat.
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I dunno.
Now that it's up, I have to go. Catcha later.
How much would that effect television spending if people had to put their names on it?
Put Your Name On It is always a fun game, most dont like to play. Chances are the Big 6 Media is in no hurry to support more measures of disclosures. Chances are the majority of the power players in DC dont want it either. Cruz putting his name on it was prob the trade off for his recent little charade.
Ah yes, let's not hold Cruz accountable.
Cruz is an idiot and should be treated accordingly.
That won't get it, Jeremy.
What would?