Sinclair Chief Sees Local TV Benefit from Donald Trump

Broadcasting & Cable: While Sinclair Broadcast Group’s anticipated first quarter political take “more than exceeded our expectations,” co-COO Steven Marks said, this year’s unpredictable election season could have surprise benefits for local TV, too. “This could go well for us.” Marks said that although Sinclair traditionally gets a financial boost from political spending in “the swing states we enjoy,” a Donald Trump candidacy may ramp up the battle for the presidency in other states as well, most notably New York.