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?
It sounds to me like this is a case in controversy, jurisdiction over which is reserved to the Courts. Hey Arlen, how are things going with your day job?
Really. C’mon for crying out loud, he’s a freaking SENATOR. We have a war in Iraq, illegal alien hordes invading our country, etc., etc., and he’s upset that the Patriots beat the Eagles 4 years ago. WAAAAAAA. Well I’m upset that they beat the Cowboys last year, but I’m not screaming for a federal investigation.
If only these guys met once every 2 years like the Texas legislature. He looks so foolish. And we watch football as a distraction from crap and people like him. Don’t need no stinkin politics in football
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.
I can imagine they’re using the loophole that NFL stadiums were built with public money, and that NFL games go over public airwaves. Or something, I don’t know.
Its three lines down from the right to an abortion.