Newsmax Media CEO Chris Ruddy said that while he does think the proposed Sinclair/Tribune deal could limit competition and diversity on cable—in addition to a conservative web site he runs a similar TV network looking for shelf space—that is not his principal objection to the merger.
Newsmax joined with other deal opponents, including from associations and progressive groups, to tell the FCC the deal was not in the public interest, an opposition Sinclair countered in a lengthy filing with the FCC late Aug. 22.