• @machinin
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    58 months ago

    I got a paywall. Can anyone summarize?

    • @[email protected]
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      208 months ago

      From Kagi ai summarizer:

      Ken Buck, a Republican congressman from Colorado, had hoped to become chair of the House Antitrust Subcommittee after Republicans took control of the House in 2022. However, the current chair Jim Jordan blocked Buck from that role. Jordan is closely allied with big tech companies, having received large donations from them and opposed antitrust bills. Seeking revenge, Buck worked aggressively to undermine Jordan’s bid to become Speaker of the House, citing Jordan’s refusal to acknowledge Trump lost the 2020 election and his involvement in the January 6th insurrection. Buck voted twice against Jordan and helped ensure he did not become Speaker. While Buck’s motivations are unclear, his opposition to Jordan seems closely tied to being passed over as Antitrust Subcommittee chair. Jordan’s close ties to big tech may have ultimately backfired, as Buck capitalized on tech companies’ role in Jordan’s downfall to achieve political payback.

      • @machinin
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        88 months ago

        Thanks!

        I guess it’s good that Buck didn’t get the subcommittee chair too.