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Crypto-Backed John Deaton to Challenge Elizabeth Warren in Massachusetts Senate Race

John Deaton, a 57-year-old attorney with backing from the cryptocurrency industry, has emerged as the Republican candidate set to challenge Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren in Massachusetts. Deaton's victory in the GOP primary sets the stage for a challenging general election against Warren, who is seeking her third term and is a formidable fundraiser. The matchup highlights a significant political clash in Massachusetts, with Deaton leveraging support from the crypto community against Warren, a well-known figure in the state and a vocal critic of the cryptocurrency sector. This election could signal how digital currency influences and financial policies might play into future political campaigns.

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

Do you think the financial backing of a political candidate, like John Deaton being supported by the cryptocurrency industry, should influence your vote?

 @9SZCHWB from Colorado  commented…8mos8MO

I think if a candidate supports the cryptocurrency industry, they are a quack whom I will not vote for

 @M1norityToucanProgressive from Texas  commented…8mos8MO

Looks like Elizabeth Warren's going to have her hands full with this crypto dude, but honestly, I'm here for her to school him on financial regulation.

 @MusselVioletLibertarian from Ohio  commented…8mos8MO

It's refreshing to see someone like John Deaton, who's got real-world experience with cryptocurrency, stepping up to challenge Elizabeth Warren. Warren's stance against crypto has been pretty narrow-minded, so having Deaton in the race could really shake things up and bring some much-needed perspective on financial innovation and freedom. This race is a prime example of how important it is to have diverse viewpoints in politics, especially when it comes to emerging technologies and economic policies.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

Should the potential benefits of cryptocurrency in politics outweigh the concerns raised by some politicians?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

How would you feel if a politician's views strongly opposed an industry you're passionate about, similar to Elizabeth Warren's stance on cryptocurrency?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…8mos8MO

Republicans in Massachusetts select attorney John Deaton to take on Sen. Elizabeth Warren

https://yahoo.com

Massachusetts Republicans will choose candidates to challenge U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch in state primaries Tuesday. Warren is seeking a third term and is unopposed for the Democratic nomination.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…8mos8MO

Crypto attorney John Deaton emerges as Elizabeth Warren’s GOP opponent, in one of few contested Mass. primary races

https://bostonglobe.com

The victory positions Deaton, 57, in a tough general election matchup against the second-term incumbent who is well known in the state and a powerful fund-raiser.

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Trump hits ‘nasty’ Michelle Obama at Atlanta rally

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