[Redwood71]

“AT&T hiring Michael Cohen as a political consultant.....”

Why does AT&T need a political consultant, at all? What in the world do they do that means anything politically. Just sell your phones, idgets.

rwood

[lepton]

What in the world do they do that means anything politically. Just sell your phones, idgets.

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Unfortunately, with the depth of governmental intrusion and picking of winners and losers, companies are forced to participate. It is with regularity that bills and regulations slant the playing field dramatically, as well as create cutouts - which even if you are not getting one can dramatically shift your market share.

Take into account the “Net Neutrality” regulations, or the approval needed to just complete a merger.