Groups Already Weighing In on Wheeler Chairmanship

Wheeler for FCC chair? Here’s reaction from public interest groups:

• "The Federal Communications Commission needs a strong leader -- someone who will use this powerful position to stand up to industry giants and protect the public interest," said Free Press president Craig Aaron. "On paper, Tom Wheeler does not appear to be that person, having headed not one but two major trade associations. But he now has the opportunity to prove his critics wrong, clean up the mess left by his predecessor, and be the public servant we so badly need at the FCC."
• “He can’t be pigeon-holed,” said Gigi Sohn, president of consumer advocacy group Public Knowledge. “He’s had a wide variety of experiences and has worked with competitive companies as well as incumbents. I truly believe he will be independent and thoughtful…. He's also at a time in life where he's not looking for the next job. (That) will add to his independence."