This is why media consolidation issues are so important. One rich guy who wants to be president can buy a media empire overnight. Now of course, Romney will argue that he didnt buy Clear Channel, his private equity company Bain Capital did. And of course, there is no conflict of interest because Romney doesnt tell Bain Capital what to do as hes no longer officially with the company.
Still, seeing as how Clear Channel hosts Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, and Sean Hannity and controls over 1,000 TV and radio stations nationwide, does anyone here really think Romney wont use this newfound pedestal to promote his candidacy, however subtly?
And, Romney and Beck have more in common than Clear Channel.