Sinclair's problems mount after merger collapses

[UpInArms]

Sinclair Broadcast Group's failed efforts to merge with Tribune Media and build a conservative media powerhouse may be just the start of the broadcasting giant's problems.

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The merger's collapse was a stunning reversal of fortune for conservative broadcaster Sinclair. The conventional wisdom a few months ago was that Sinclair's proposal would be approved, giving the company the ability to reach nearly three quarters of the country's television audience. Now, Sinclair is facing questions about whether it's even fit to hold a broadcasting license.

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According to the agency order last month and Tribune's lawsuit, Sinclair overplayed its hand with a friendly FCC and a Justice Department that was fully willing to approve the merger but only if the company agreed to sell off certain stations.

Sinclair though wasn't willing to budge and repeatedly antagonized antitrust officials at the DOJ. At one point, according to Tribune, Sinclair general counsel Barry Faber told the government "sue me" and the company even went so far as to threaten a lawsuit against the Justice Department.

Read more: http://thehill.com/policy/technology/401350-sinclairs-problems-mount-after-merger-collapses?amp

[Achilleaze]

1. The arrogance of republican propaganda spigots like Sinclair

is repulsive, as is their lack of respect for the truth.

[redstatebluegirl]

2. We can only hope, the democracy cannot survive with media like this.

[empedocles]

3. Hope Sinclair's mounting problems

are a harbinger for continuing right wingers across that rw spectrum - politically and in the courts.

[lagomorph777]

4. As RW crazies drive slightly sane people out of the bubble,

there aren't enough gullible fools remaining to pay the bills.