President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Gigi Sohn, has raised concern among Republicans concerning her strong partisan background and associations. GOP leaders have expressed disagreement as Sohn previously led a liberal group called Public Knowledge. Some conservatives fear her leadership could target broadcasters over their politics. Federal Election Commission (FEC) records also reveal Sohn has donated to Democrats in the past. Donations include $6,675 to Obama for America, as well as donations to both Hillary Clinton’s 2016 and Biden’s 2020 campaigns. “Gigi Sohn is a complete political ideologue who has disdain for conservatives. She would be a complete nightmare for the country when it comes to regulating the public airwaves,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) wrote on Twitter. “While I have been deferential to all presidents when it comes to picking their team, I have also pushed back on unqualified nominees and hacks,” he continued. “I …
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