Could John Deaton Shake Up The 2026 Midterms? You Won’t Believe What Happens Next!

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Well, well, well, folks, looks like John Deaton—yes, the same pro-XRP lawyer who’s been giving big tech and politicians a run for their money—might just be eyeing another shot at the big leagues in 2026. After his valiant, but ultimately fruitless, bout against Senator Elizabeth Warren in 2024, it turns out he’s thinking of taking a swing at Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey in the upcoming midterm elections. Who saw that coming? 🙄

Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Deaton? That guy? Against Ed Markey?” But before you start grabbing your popcorn, let me tell you: a recent poll might just make you reconsider your bet. SurveyUSA—yes, that trusty polling crew—teamed up with the Massachusetts Responsible Alliance (because, of course, everything has an alliance these days) to ask 775 registered voters what they think of a Deaton vs. Markey showdown. At first, Markey was ahead by a solid margin: 45% to Deaton’s 26%. And let’s not forget the 30% who were sitting on the fence, likely flipping a coin between the two. 🧐

But here’s where it gets interesting. They told the good people of Massachusetts about Deaton’s little political quirks. He’s a moderate Republican—whoa, stop the presses! He’s pro-choice and, wait for it, doesn’t even like Donald Trump! 😱 And you know what happened? Boom. A 15-point swing in Deaton’s favor. Just like that. After the voters digested that spicy tidbit, Deaton shot up to 41%, edging out Markey at 38%. Throw in the undecided folks (or as they like to call them, “leaners”), and Deaton’s lead ballooned to a solid 7-point advantage. A 22-point shift in just one poll? Talk about a political plot twist! 🎬

Now, why the sudden shift? Well, it seems Deaton’s independence from Trump is striking a chord with voters. Nearly 43% of folks said they were more likely to support him now that they knew he wasn’t cozying up to the big orange guy in 2024. But here’s the kicker: that same stance could be his undoing in the Republican primaries, as 37% of Trump-loving conservatives said they’d rather vote for a potato than Deaton. Ouch. 🥔

But hold on to your hats, because Deaton actually managed to outperform Trump in Massachusetts in 2024, gaining 3.3 percentage points more than the Republican presidential candidate. That’s right—Deaton’s got some supporters who don’t toe the party line, and that’s what makes him such a wild card in this race. 😎

Oh, and here’s the thing about Ed Markey. The man’s been in Washington since the dawn of time—well, nearly 50 years, anyway. He’ll be 80 in 2026, and let’s just say that’s making some voters feel like they’re voting for a relic at a museum. Nearly half of the people in the poll said Markey’s age made them less likely to vote for him. That’s gotta sting! 🔨

As for Deaton, the man’s keeping his humility in check. He says the poll humbled him, but he’s grateful that folks still care about what he has to say. He’s still hammering away at his message of term limits for Congress—because who wouldn’t want to put a cap on all those career politicians, right?

And Markey? Well, he hasn’t said a word about Deaton or the poll. But if Deaton throws his hat back in the ring, he’ll have a lot more political clout and name recognition than he did in 2024. Buckle up, Massachusetts, looks like the 2026 race might just be the wildest one yet. 🍿

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2025-04-11 21:58