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progress10 t1_j9h1a3i wrote

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The FTC would block any Comcast WBD merger. No way would that be allowed.

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LZR0 t1_j9h4mzv wrote

Well they already approved the Fox and Disney merger so it’s not out of question, however there would have to be some or several structural remedies such as getting rid of CNN as they already own NBC.

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progress10 t1_j9h5c3s wrote

The Fox Disney deal was approved under a Republican FTC, this would be going before a Democratic FTC, Democrats would be pounding the table to block this. In an election year Biden might also be. No way does it get approved.

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LZR0 t1_j9hirps wrote

You’re absolutely right, perhaps they’ll just wait and see what happens in the election before making a deal with WBD, only time will tell.

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progress10 t1_j9hjka6 wrote

I just don't see it happening becouse it would never get approved. Even the Republicans might be turned against it, Comcast would probably be forced to sell almost all of WBD off only to end up with the cable channels minus CNN which they probably don't want. Better chance Comcast buys Netflix or something.

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