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Pai was appointed by Obama at the recommendation of Mitch McConnell. And this is because only 3 FCC commissioners may be members of the same political party. S
by ictoan 9y ago
Pai was appointed by Obama at the recommendation of Mitch McConnell.
And this is because only 3 FCC commissioners may be members of the same political party. So once Obama appointed 3 Democrats, he HAS to appoint 2 Republicans. McConnell essentially appointed the other 2 for Obama.