Will 2008 election spur media deals? (Reuters)

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Big media deals and strict regulation don't mix well. But will the fear of potential change in control of the White House in 2008 spur mergers and acquisitions before then? That's the question some Washington watchers and bankers are considering as they look beyond this fall's congressional elections to the next presidential contest. "The regulatory environment is probably as favorable for deals as it is ever going to get -- so companies that are considering deals have to be ...