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Jim DeMint: I am convinced, Senator Smith, that broadcasters would find themselves in the catbird seat because of their owning…

On the recordJuly 23, 2012
I am convinced, Senator Smith, that broadcasters would find themselves in the catbird seat because of their owning control of such a package of content.
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Jim DeMint
Republican · South Carolina

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DeMint believes broadcasters have strong negotiating power due to content ownership.

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