No Shift on Net Neutrality

Republicans aren’t exactly rushing to support the Congressional Review Act resolution from Senate Democrats to restore the Obama-era net neutrality rules. While net neutrality advocates are trying to secure that elusive 51st vote, prominent GOP members are scoffing. Sens. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Bob Corker (R-TN) and John Boozman (R-AR) plan to vote against the CRA. “That was pretty much a no-brainer for me, it wasn’t even a difficult decision,” said Sen Corker who is retiring, arguing that the internet functioned fine before the Federal Communications Commission regulations. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO), another name floated by advocates as a potential yes vote, suggested that no Republican but Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) would join Democrats in supporting the resolution. Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA), meanwhile, enjoys playing the wild card. “I did some more reading this weekend and I’ve got more questions,” Sen Kennedy said of his extensive deliberations, noting he had a meeting scheduled with the Congressional Research Service on May 10. “I haven’t made a decision. The more research I do, the more interesting it gets and the more questions I have.”