US: Google takes bipartisan approach to antitrust

While many major corporations employ the use of lobbying on Capitol Hill, reports suggest Google – a majority Democratic firm – is now pursuing Republicans with the specific intention of avoiding antitrust feuds.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Google, like many other Silicon Valley firms, has developed as company made up of Democrats. The company made headlines in 2012 with high-profile support of Barack Obama for presidency; but now, reports say, Google is equally donating to Republicans and Democrats, and the reason involves competition regulation.

Reports say Google is looking to increase its influence to block future mergers it would find threatening or harmful, and to increase its chances of avoiding antitrust feuds.

According to reports, the tech giant – which remains under investigation by EU competition authorities – has recently hired Republican operatives to strengthen ties with the political party, and has been increasing its financial support of Republican operatives.

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