I am a Congressional candidate in California who is passionate about progress and embracing new innovation/ways of doing things, I am inspired by this community and its passion to reinvent how can use the power of people to generate greater checks and balances -- especially when it comes to security. See my website statement at the bottom of this post.

It's important that we have leadership that listens to all communities and is constantly seeking innovative paths forward (including the possibility to reduce costs and increase the quality of financial transactions - similar to how the internet advanced communications). While the progress may not be immediate, I am excited to be more knowledgeable and represent these new possibilities in the US government.

"Deepening our security infrastructure in the areas of key public and health services, as well as encouraging numerous safeguards for our financial institutions, needs to be a regulated requirement in the handling of America’s wealth and well-being. In this key area of security, we should be actively supporting new innovations that embody this heightened level of security, such as cryptocurrency (BitCoin, etc.) that use advanced blockchain and peer-to-peer checks and balances."

Absolutely. Once I get everything setup, I'll share my official website, FEC ID #, etc. I appreciate the skepticism. It's healthy and a good thing. Can I share the details with you when everything is ready to go?

Thank you for your encouragement and support. It will take all of us to keep our minds open to new ideas and listen to one another -- something that is sorely lacking these days. While I can't accept donations from anyone who is not a US citizen or permanent resident, I am excited to share the donation link (maybe even today). Any thoughts on the best way to share that link on a broader scale?

Thanks for the link and the clarification on the IRS taxation policy, @Emoclaw. 
I'll share my bitcoin link and my website when I get everything setup. I appreciate your support.

Thank you so much for your thoughts. Really great points.

How are Bitcoin profits currently taxed? At the 15% capital gains rate (like stocks/mutual funds) or higher?

I am a Congressional Candidate who is supportive of Bitcoin (wow - $7,000!) and very supportive of blockchain technology (unlike other candidates who I am running against). I haven't announced that my campaign will accept donations through BitPay (although currently operational) because I want to make sure I hear from the Bitcoin community first. This being one of the most active communities that I have found so far, any help would be much appreciated.

I am Michael, btw. Hello and nice to e-meet you all.