Jonetta Rose Barras: Basic cable con

By jonetta rose barras Examiner Columnist It’s easy to understand why Comcast donated $10,000 to the D.C. Democratic State Committee through Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray. The cable company’s license soon will be up for renewal; it may need some help from its friends.

Politicos may enjoy a good relationship with Comcast. But some customers are taking a beating: “Comcast has been playing the bait-and-switch game for the past few years,” said one subscriber, who, like others I spoke with, requested anonymity.