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HarrisX Poll Found 52% of Registered Voters Support the CLARITY Act

Cointelegraph
A HarrisX poll reveals 52% of registered voters support the CLARITY Act, with potential electoral benefits for politicians backing it.

Summary

A recent HarrisX poll of 2,008 registered voters indicates that 52% support the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at providing regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. Only 11% are opposed. The poll also found that 47% of voters would consider supporting a candidate from a different party if they backed the CLARITY Act and their own party did not, a figure that rises to 72% among crypto users. This suggests that supporting the CLARITY Act could offer an electoral advantage, with one analysis suggesting a potential 20-point advantage for senators. The bill enjoys bipartisan support, with 55% of Democrats, 58% of Republicans, and 42% of independents in favor. Industry leaders like Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev view the CLARITY Act as a crucial step towards establishing regulatory foundations and ensuring American dominance in digital finance. While some anticipate markups and potential Senate votes in the coming weeks or months, with predictions ranging from next week to August, the bill's progression depends on securing bipartisan votes.

(Source:Cointelegraph)