Elections Matter, Of Course. But Do Washington Norms Still Matter?

Joseph R. Biden Jr. was elected the 46th president of the United States in voting that ended November 3, 2020. He will take office on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Although we won't know the makeup of the 117th Congress until January, we can start thinking about changes in federal agencies, like the Federal Communications Commission. President-elect Biden has identified four "Day One" priorities for his administration: battling the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitating economic recovery, facing racial inequity, addressing global climate change. Broadband can play a role in each of these areas and the FCC is the agency tasked with ensuring universal, affordable connectivity. But how will FCC leadership change post-election?