What Are Politicians Saying About Comcast/Time Warner Cable? (Part III)

[Commentary] With both the Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission reviewing Comcast’s acquisition of Time Warner Cable, many elected officials are weighing in on the potential benefits and pitfalls of the deal. Comcast has noted that nearly 70 mayors and more than 60 additional state and local officials have gone on record as proponents of the proposed merger. In August, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter (D) organized a diverse national group of 51 mayors who support Philadelphia-based Comcast's proposed $45 billion acquisition, saying the deal would lead to significant economic benefits in the communities, including jobs. Absent from the Nutter letter were the mayors of New York City and Los Angeles, two cities that could be most affected by a Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger. Both of those TV markets are served by Time Warner Cable.