Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Received More Than $100,000 from Comcast Before Boosting Merger

Some of that support from public officials for Comcast’s acquisition of Time Warner Cable has followed big campaign contributions from Comcast executives. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wrote a letter to the Federal Communications Commission on Aug. 22 saying he believes the merger would be good for the Windy City, maintaining and enhancing Comcast’s “generous presence” in the area. During his political career, Mayor Emanuel and political committees he controls has received more than $100,000 from Comcast and its employees.