From The Boston Globe · · 1m 10s
Why John Deaton thinks you should vote for a Republican
John Deaton argues Massachusetts voters should pick him over Markey to balance Senate power.
In brief
John Deaton argues Massachusetts voters should pick him over Markey to balance Senate power. John Deaton says voting for a Republican senator would give Massachusetts a voice in a divided Senate. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
John Deaton's Senate pitch
John Deaton says voting for a Republican senator would give Massachusetts a voice in a divided Senate.
“You have a chance to send a nonpartisan person like me [to Washington] who will really put America first and decide, 'Is it good for Massachusetts and America?'”
Republican Senate control
If Republicans retain Senate control in midterms, Deaton could wield voting power as part of a 50-seat GOP caucus.
Markey's criticism
Markey calls Deaton 'the elephant in the room' who will be key for Republicans to keep their majority.
“Mr. Deaton is the elephant in the room. He’s going to be another vote for Donald Trump down on the floor in the United States Senate.”
Deaton's strategy
Deaton argues Massachusetts benefits from having representation from both parties in a divided Senate.
“Ed Markey thinks [me being the key vote] is the reason to not vote for me, but that’s the most important and best reason to vote for me.”
Deaton's background
Deaton is a former Marine and attorney who supports gay marriage and prochoice policies.
Deaton's policy goals
Deaton wants to lower healthcare costs, break up pharmacy benefit managers, and bring back nuclear power to Massachusetts.
Deaton's contrast with Markey
Deaton says Markey refuses to work with Republicans while he will collaborate with the next president on Massachusetts terms.
The short version
John Deaton says voting for a Republican senator would give Massachusetts a voice in a divided Senate.
