Republicans Who Oppose Net Neutrality Could Pay the Price in November, According to New Poll

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I sure hope so.  I really don't think many voters understand the implications of this policy.

 

"Republican support for the repeal of net neutrality protections may cost lawmakers in key competitive seats, according to a recent survey conducted by Republican pollsters tied to party leadership.

In June, the Federal Communications Commission, under the leadership of President Donald Trump-appointed chair Ajit Pai, finalized the repeal of net neutrality — a rule designed to prevent internet service providers like AT&T and Comcast from blocking or slowing down access to websites or streaming services.

But a poll from a surprising source suggests that unless House Republicans call for reinstating net neutrality, they could pay a political cost.

The new survey was conducted by Republican pollster Bryan Sanders, the spouse of White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Bryan Sanders works at IMGE, a firm retained by the Super PACs of both Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Paul Ryan....."

Read the rest at:

https://theintercept.com/2018/08/06/net-neutrality-repeal-republican-districts/