The White House confirmed that Sohn had withdrawn from consideration.
Manchin cited Sohn’s “years of partisan activism, inflammatory statements online and work with far-left groups” for refusing to back her to fill the open spot on the five-member FCC.
“The FCC deadlock, now over two years long, will remain so for a long time,” Sohn said in a statement. “Unfortunately the American people are the real losers here. As someone who has advocated for my entire career for affordable, accessible broadband for every American, it is ironic that the 2-2 FCC will remain sidelined at the most consequential opportunity for broadband in our lifetimes.”
Sohn’s third confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee last month featured a notable clash with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, who criticized her for making a series of donations to sitting Democratic senators while her nomination was pending.
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