Pro-XRP lawyer running for US Senate gets backing from Elon Musk: details

TL;DR

John Deaton, who represents numerous XRP investors in the Ripple lawsuit, is running against current Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren, known for her anti-crypto stance. He has garnered support from notable crypto figures such as Brian Armstrong of Coinbase and the CEO of Tesla, but recent polls show that Warren has a better chance of winning the election. Deaton v. Warren

The US Senate elections are scheduled for November 5th and will offer some interesting matchups. The battle for Massachusetts, for example, pits Republican candidate John Deaton (who represents thousands of XRP investors in Ripple’s lawsuit against the US SEC) against incumbent Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren.

“I’m running for the United States Senate to continue my life’s mission to shake things up for the people who need it most. I fought for the guy, I stood up to greedy corporations and insurance companies without heart, and I won,” Deaton said earlier this year.

As expected, the pro-XRP advocate was supported by some notable names in the cryptocurrency industry.

One example is Brian Armstrong (CEO of Coinbase), who urged Massachusetts residents to vote for Deaton. He recalled that Senator Warren has taken an anti-crypto stance in recent years, saying she was the one who helped SEC Chairman Gary Gensler lead the agency and “encouraged him to try (il· legally) kill” the digital asset industry in America.

“Luckily they were unsuccessful as we and others fought back. She is anti-freedom, believes the government should run all financial services (like China) and has done this country a huge disservice.” , Armstrong added.

Interestingly, his statement was highlighted by one of the richest and most influential people on the planet: Elon Musk. The Tesla CEO retweeted the post, drawing applause from pro-Ripple users.

Hoskinson Support

Another well-known individual cheering on Deaton in his run against Senator Warren is Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson. In early 2024, he gave the maximum amount to support his campaign, which, according to state law, is $3,300.

“We need people willing to take on the establishment against the banks that write our laws and destroy the crypto industry,” Hoskinson declared at the time.

Despite support from high-profile figures, national polls show Deaton as the underdog, garnering around 33% of the vote. Warren, on the other hand, has a massive lead with current support of over 56%.

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