Democrats launch net neutrality fight to energize midterm voters

[DonViejo]

By JOHN HENDEL 04/30/2018 12:55 PM EDT

Senate Democrats are preparing to force a floor vote next month on restoring net neutrality rules repealed by President Donald Trump's Federal Communications Commission, creating a public clash they hope will help them in the midterm elections.

Democrats are planning to take the procedural step May 9 to compel the vote, a Senate Democratic aide told POLITICO. That could set up the vote as soon as the following week.

Senate Democrats have 50 votes lined up — more than enough to force a vote under the Congressional Review Act, but one shy of the 51 required for passage. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is the only Republican to have pledged support for the effort so far.

Even with Senate passage, the Democrats’ proposal would be unlikely to get through the House or earn Trump’s signature. But their plans for a floor fight would still add visibility to an issue that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has suggested will resonate with younger, internet-savvy voters.

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https://www.politico.com/story/2018/04/30/democrats-net-neutrality-midterm-voters-508425

[JDC]

1. Rec'd

[Wounded Bear]

2. Rural net access should be something Dems could run on...

similar to FDR's rural electrification program.

Add in local medical clinics/doctors and we should have a winner.

[vi5]

3. I've said it before and I'll say it again...

...if Dems came out, in force and with clarity for Net Neutrality and marijuana decriminalization (at the least) they would pick up a ton of voters who otherwise just tend to stay home and would not lose a single core Democratic constituency in the process.

I'm glad to see they are at least going for part of this.