[IamConservative]

I just want to know which constitutionally enumerated power allows a United States senator to stick his nose into the business of a football league?

There are three ways into this for a Senator I can think of off the top of my head: - The teams play in stadiums built with public funds. - FCC: The games are broadcast on public airways, so the games must be fair; much like the Price is Right. - The NFL is a monopoly that has been granted an anti-trust exemption. I am not saying there aren't more important things to do, but there are laws that open the door for legislators. IMO, it is these laws that make the NFL want this to disappear real fast, along with all evidence.

[Richard Kimball]

Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Constitution, known as the “Commerce Clause” gives Congress power to regulate interstate commerce. The NFL, being an entity that engages in commerce in between states is engaged in interstate commerce, and therefore subject to federal regulation.

[Gondring]

There are three ways into this for a Senator I can think of off the top of my head:

- The teams play in stadiums built with public funds.

- FCC: The games are broadcast on public airways, so the games must be fair; much like the Price is Right.

- The NFL is a monopoly that has been granted an anti-trust exemption.

But the New Conservatism doesn't care about laws, haven't you heard?