"The endorsement appears likely to clear the primary field of other potential Republican challengers, allowing Deaton to focus his campaign on attacking Democrats and winning over the wider electorate. Deaton ran as a moderate against Sen. Elizabeth Warren last year, eventually losing with only 40% of the vote to Warren's 60%."
""In a bold move designed to overcome one of the advantages of incumbency, the Massachusetts Republican Party overwhelmingly voted to endorse John Deaton for U.S. Senate," she said. "John represents the epitome of the American dream. He overcame extreme poverty to build a successful life, and now wants the same for residents of Massachusetts who are struggling to make it. The MassGOP and John Deaton are now squarely focused on defeating a 50 year career politician who has been absent for far too long from the Bay State.""
John Deaton earned the Massachusetts Republican Party endorsement for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Ed Markey. The endorsement is expected to clear the Republican primary field and let Deaton concentrate on challenging Democrats and appealing to a broader electorate. Deaton previously ran as a moderate against Sen. Elizabeth Warren, receiving 40% of the vote. MassGOP leaders indicated greater confidence in Deaton's statewide appeal than in more right-leaning alternatives. The endorsement followed a State Committee vote and a social media announcement. Some committee members opposed the early endorsement, but potential fundraising benefits influenced the decision. Neither campaign responded to comment requests.
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