CWA Touts West Virginia Legislators' Backing of Sohn
The Communications Workers of America touted Friday support from a pair of West Virginia state legislators for FCC nominee Gigi Sohn. CWA focused on an endorsement from state Sen. Robert Plymale (D), and noted state House Speaker Roger Hanshaw (R)…
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“has also voiced support for the Democratic nominee.” Putting “partisan politics aside, West Virginia legislators are recognizing that Gigi Sohn has long been a champion for expanding broadband access, especially in rural parts of our state where folks desperately need reliable connections,” said CWA West Virginia Representative Elaine Harris in a statement. “We can not allow corporate dark money to delay her confirmation any longer. It’s time for the U.S. Senate to confirm her so that the FCC can get to work for the people of West Virginia and for all Americans.” The Senate’s confirmation process for Sohn has stalled while Democratic leaders struggle to get unified support from their caucus. Three Democratic senators have said they remain undecided on Sohn, including Joe Manchin of West Virginia (see 2204260071). Sohn supporters also touted Navajo Nation leaders' recent letter to Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema, both D-Ariz., endorsing Sohn. Kelly is another of the undecided Democrats, while Sinema backed Sohn only at the last minute before the Senate Commerce Committee reached a 14-14 tie on the nominee in March (see 2203030070).