PCV notes that the two floated nominees fall on opposite sides of the simmering net neutrality debate.
June 8, 2017
‘President Donald Trump could soon fill the two open slots at the Federal Communications Commission, by tapping Brendan Carr, an aide to the FCC’s current Republican chairman, and Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat who previously served at the agency.
At the moment, those two seasoned telecom policy experts are seen as the front-runners to fill the remaining seats at the five-member FCC, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter, though Trump has not yet formally nominated anyone — and the White House did not respond to multiple emails this week seeking comment.’