Dem Senator To Gigi Sohn: 'Do You Support Edward Snowden?'

At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing earlier this month, Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) spoke about the nomination of Gigi Sohn to be an FCC Commissioner.

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[jeffreysmith]

By not supporting Ed Snowden, you have told me everything I need to know about you.

[LysisZero]

Govt hates Snowden because he exposed the ways govt violates everyone's freedoms. Snowden is a hero to the people.

[NazaireDragonash]

I support Snowden. When this started for him, he had no clue he'd end up in Russia. He knew he was destroying his future when he made the decision to shine the spotlight on the disgusting practices of our government. This man is a hero. He exposed the criminals.

[aaronchustz]

There should be total non-bias in FCC. Its simple law, not morality or views

[laurasuri]

Why is this activist still being interviewed for this position when is clear she will be everything but for FREEDOM of speech

[darwinmoen]

Why doesn’t she like Snowden? You can’t just call him a Russian Asset and not explain? This chair person always directs her questions like this

[Lomojo]

Who are the "many conservatives" that support her??

[baanjones]

Snowden brought a lot to light for the American citizens. We should support him. He’s articulate and supports our rights.

[zod]

Love to know where these luny tunes come from

[ensporium]

I'm an actual combat vet and I fully support Edward Snowden because this country uses and abuses us whenever "they" decide you're done

[m.r.jarrell]

Snowden is a true American hero and this lady...well, she never will be.

[ThoughtPoliceChief]

Snowden is a Russian asset!?🤣🤣 Woody Allen is still hilarious

[larrygrace]

Don't put her throw she is a lier

[fuzzydan]

Snowden is a real American!!!! Hero to the USA!!!!

[deercamp]

Wait! Please go back and explain why you think Edward Snowden is a Russian asset!

[davef.]

Should the speaker of the committee (Cantwell) openly show her support (bias?) toward a nominee, or, conduct the hearing as a neutral, examination of qualifications and intentions?

[darwinmoen]

Did she say conservatives support this candidate?

[rockymountain]

No, they are coming after her because of her radical stance on issues. Retweets and likes are confirming she agrees with the subject. I don't retweet or like stuff I disagree with.

[curlybill]

Am I the only one that wonders why we have so many secrets?

[MaN-pwbn]

I support the taking of data that shows the unconstitutional, unlawful activity in any organization - public or private. What I disagreed with is taking the information to countries that are as corrupt as the agency the information is being taken from. Wish he'd had a better back up plan with a distribution of many copies before he bugged out with the goods.