Sohn’s nomination has faced stiff opposition from Senate Republicans, who have pointed to his advocacy work and past public comments on issues such as Fox News, in casting the former Democratic FCC employee as an activist.” partisan’ and ‘radical’.
That push to shut down Sohn’s nomination has been bolstered by conservative groups pumping out hundreds of thousands of dollars in attack ads, according to a review by The Technology 202 .
The moves highlight how the FCC nomination battle, which usually draws limited fanfare, became a major flashpoint in the campaign.