Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Cryptocurrency’s Biggest Supporter
In the upcoming 2024 election, cryptocurrency is expected to be a major issue. The United States is now at a turning point for cryptocurrency, where it needs to decide if it's going to adapt to keep up with other world powers or shut everything down like China. With several websites currently under SEC scrutiny, it is more important than ever before to choose a candidate that supports crypto innovation.
Recently, with Biden stepping out of the presidential race, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has come back on the scene. But is he really more pro-crypto than other candidates? Let’s take a look.
Who is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is indeed the son of Robert F. Kennedy, the brother of the famed John F. Kennedy, both of which were assassinated during the 1960s. But don’t get too excited, though, as he is one of 11 children of his famed father and not the only one in politics.
Back to the point, RFK Jr. is currently running for U.S. President as an Independent candidate due to many of his controversial views. He is an anti-vaccine activist and environmental lawyer and is known to push several popular conspiracy theories. As such, neither the Republican nor Democrat parties wanted to put him as their candidate for the coming election.
Regardless, RFK Jr. will be running this year for U.S. President alongside Trump and the Democrat candidate. Whether or not he will receive a large portion of votes is yet to be seen.
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How Does Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Feel About Crypto?
Recently it was announced that Robert F. Kennedy is planning to vocally support Bitcoin during his election campaign. Not only that, but apparently, much of his wealth is in Bitcoin, making him pro-Bitcoin in his personal life.
Of course, we still don’t think he will be a popular candidate come election time, but we do know that cryptocurrency has become a hot topic, with Trump verbally committing to support development and assumptions that Kamala Harris will also be furthering cryptocurrency development if elected.
What Does This Mean?
Well, if you ask us, it looks like almost all candidates are pro-cryptocurrency in the coming election. Sure, there is likely a scale as some candidates are more pro-crypto than others, but we don’t believe this should be a major dividing factor when choosing who you should vote for in the polls during November.
However, we will mention that RFK Jr. did actually mention that the Federal Reserve has the needs of bankers and big businesses in mind—which is something we do agree with and that many libertarian voters may align themselves with as well—especially those who seek less government involvement in a variety of affairs.
That being said, RFK Jr. is likely a candidate who is just a little too far in the libertarian field to be chosen as president, especially because major corporations seem to be backing Trump, who is known for his pro-business regulations.
Either way, we expect that no matter who is chosen in November 2024, the US will continue on a pro-cryptocurrency and pro-blockchain technology path in the future—we just hope they turn to blockchain voting to handle these processes sooner rather than later!
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Tips for Choosing Who to Vote For Come November
We know that choosing who to vote for can be a challenge, especially when all the candidates are pro-cryptocurrency or another issue you care about. Regardless, you’ve got to make a choice, so we’ve made a list of tips for choosing the right candidate for you come November 2024.
1. Do Your Research
First and foremost, the choice of who to vote for is yours alone. Don’t allow yourself to be influenced by TV ads or the opinions of friends, and instead, take the time to research all of the candidates on your own. You can even make a list of pros and cons, filling it out as you go.
Look at the major issues they promote, as well as what companies donate to their campaigns. Campaign donations are public records and can give you a good idea of the industries that the candidates will support if elected. Remember, campaign promises might just be promises, so if they say something too good to be true will happen--don’t count on it happening.
2. Check in With Your Emotions
Emotions are important. An overabundance of bad emotions can lead to stress and depression in a matter of weeks. After doing your research, pretend one of the candidates is now president of the United States. How does that make you feel? Happy? Sad? Mad? Scared?
Write down what you are feeling and repeat the process for each candidate. In the end, the one that inspires the most positive emotions is probably the one you should vote for.
3. Think of Others
Many individuals have something they want from the government, and a candidate that will help them to achieve this. Other individuals, however, feel their life would be the same no matter who is chosen.
If you are the second sentence and neither candidate would make a difference in your life, think of your family and friends who might need the support of a certain type of government. There are many marginalized groups of people out there and voting for a better life of a friend or family member who is part of one could go a long way.
4. Don’t Let Fear Control You
Remember, no matter who you think will be the best president, your choice is yours alone to make. Don’t allow others to influence your decision or make you feel bad about the candidate you want to choose. Voting is a private affair, so feel free to not disclose who you vote for and to choose not to engage in political discourse.
Overall, we think the 2024 Presidential Election might be one of the most interesting yet. We currently have no prediction of who will win and just hope that whoever is elected will support the furthering of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
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