They're trying to wield the power of the government to ensure that none of their competitors will be able to survive. It's the same reason why some big companie

They're trying to wield the power of the government to ensure that none of their competitors will be able to survive. It's the same reason why some big companies, like Amazon, are lobbying to increase the federal minimum wage, seemingly against their own interests. Smaller competitors won't be able to absorb the shock of the wage increase and will be forced out of business. The net result will be a less competitive market.