Sohn is an impeccably qualified nominee. But Senator Wicker and the industry lobbyists he’s working with to block her confirmation don’t want the agency to function.
There’s a troubling rush to do something to strike a blow against the tech companies. But not every solution being cooked up on Capitol Hill is a good one.
According to Free Press Action, those calling for Sohn’s swift confirmation include leading civil-rights, community-media, media-justice, workers-rights and consumer-advocacy groups.
With Committee Chairwoman Cantwell caving to unreasonable demands from opponents to Sohn, we’re going to see a hearing full of political posturing that serves no one.
Nearly 250 organizations and individuals from across the political spectrum are urging the Senate to avoid further delays and confirm Sohn as soon as possible.