US Presidential Candidate Using Bitcoin to Fight ‘Two-Party Monopoly’
Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson has become the second U.S. presidential candidate accepting bitcoin for his “Fair Debates” lawsuit against the official presidential debates’ two-party monopoly. Fair Debates is a website created by Johnson's team to help fund a lawsuit against the CPD and FCC for barring potential third party competitors. Users visiting the website can donate to the project with bitcoin. The digital currency is prominently displayed as the donation of choice. The website reads: “Now you can use Bitcoin to help us change the game! — A publicity campaign to let ALL the....
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