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		ictoan on Feb 15, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: FCC’s Inspector General investigating whether Ajit... Pai was appointed by Obama at the recommendation of Mitch McConnell. And this is because only 3 FCC commissioners may be members of the same political party. So once Obama appointed 3 Democrats, he HAS to appoint 2 Republicans. McConnell essentially appointed the other 2 for Obama.

Mononokay on Feb 15, 2018 [–]

Thank you for informing me - I was unaware of that requirement.

Couldn't he have appointed an Independent/Green Party to the position, though?

heurist on Feb 16, 2018 | [–]

What would that have gotten him?

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