Sarah Klee Hood

Democratic Political Figure from New York, 22

Strongly against crypto

Sarah Klee Hood has made 43 statements about crypto.

Notable statements

Sarah Klee Hood

@SarahKleeHoodNY

Two years ago, while some candidates cozied up to Sam Bankman-Fried, I strongly warned about the dangers of crypto. After, SBF spent $500,000 to defeat me. Today, SBF was just found guilty for fraud & I’m running for Congress to ensure this never happens again. Learn more

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@SarahKleeHoodNY Nov 3, 2023 on X

Very anti-crypto

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I’m a working Mom, DeWitt Town Councilor & Air Force veteran. Last year, I ran for Congress & fell just short after corrupt crypto bro Sam Bankman-Fried spent nearly half a million to beat me. This year, the House majority runs through #NY22 so I'm running for Congress again. pic.x.com/dGDThWKet4

@SarahKleeHoodNY Apr 13, 2023 on X

Very anti-crypto

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RT @vfajans: This win didn't happen in a vacuum. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried & other crypto donors funneled big sums into NY's elections…

@SarahKleeHoodNY Nov 23, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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RT @vfajans: Now we must look beyond NY to ensure that this moratorium here doesn't push fossil-fueled POW crypto mining elsewhere in the c…

@SarahKleeHoodNY Nov 23, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@Strikeslip 61% of our power comes from fossil fuels & current demand is exceeding growth in renewables. If it’s placing burdens on our grids, then there’s an increased demand for fossil fuels. Every EV we put on the road last year was offset by the carbon generated just by crypto mining.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Nov 23, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@alan_cole Another good point. We tried to shine a light on the environmental impacts of proof of work crypto mining operations in CNY during our campaign.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Nov 10, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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A few voices in Democratic Party politics tried to warn everyone of the dangers of taking this guy’s money in the primary. As Election Day came & went yesterday, it was becoming clear crypto needs to be regulated by the SEC & SBF needs to be investigated. nytimes.com/2022/11/09/tec…

@SarahKleeHoodNY Nov 9, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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One of the founders of Indivisible is saying what everyone already knows. Crypto guys call this a rug pull. Democratic leadership needs to fix this yesterday. They had an opportunity a few weeks ago and blocked even having a vote on it. Let’s get dark money out of primaries! x.com/Leahgreenb/sta…

@SarahKleeHoodNY Oct 14, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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RT @nytimesbusiness: So far this year, $2.2 billion in cryptocurrency has been stolen from projects in the experimental field of decentrali…

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 29, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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RT @crypto: BREAKING: South Korea issues an arrest warrant for crypto firm founder Do Kwon as it probes alleged illegal activity behind col…

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 14, 2022 on X

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@MARINHAZz @HawkeyeFan1983 Here’s a short list. Also, it gives you the perception that you’re in control of your own money. It’s unregulated. Every single crypto exchange in the US is under SEC investigation right now. Which is exactly why the industry is lobbying congress to not be regulated by the SEC. pic.x.com/IJFeKlTK5h

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 10, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@LegacyBitcoin Suggesting a total ban of proof of work bitcoin mining unless they decrease their ludicrous energy consumption is a strong stance. My reading comprehension and in-depth knowledge on this very topic are just fine.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 10, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@MARINHAZz @HawkeyeFan1983 We’re talking about proof of work and bitcoin, which, just in the US, used more power than Norway and generated 40 Billion tons of carbon emissions.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 10, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@MARINHAZz @HawkeyeFan1983 Basically, being told by the administration you’re using more energy than Sweden and you’re going to make us miss our climate goals so we may just shut you down entirely doesn’t scream bullish on bitcoin to me.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 10, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@MARINHAZz @HawkeyeFan1983 From the fine folks at Bitcoin Magazine and Coin Telegraph

By the way, I said China banned it, I didn’t say everyone followed the law or didn’t use a VPN. They’ve still massively curtailed bitcoin mining there.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 10, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@MARINHAZz @HawkeyeFan1983 Which of these would be the easiest to purchase a normal retail item: bushel of corn, a gold bar, or Bitcoin.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 10, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@LegacyBitcoin I’m currently an elected official. It would appear your guessing skills are about as astute as your overall knowledge on this topic. I’ve written a white paper on pow crypto mining & it’s environmental impacts if you would like actual information on the topic & not industry spin

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 10, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@MARINHAZz @HawkeyeFan1983 I work in green job creation. Proof of work crypto mining is not in any way green at this time. Replace bitcoin with asbestos or PCB’s in your above statement and you’ll understand better.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 10, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@MARINHAZz @HawkeyeFan1983 The White House specifically targets bitcoin mining for its massive energy consumption. Proof of work crypto mining entails massive energy consumption that exceeds the yearly energy uses of many developed countries. That info is available but not in crypto fanboy publications.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 10, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@MARINHAZz @HawkeyeFan1983 If the US were to ban bitcoin mining would bitcoin go up or down? What they’re saying is totally fair and needed because proof of work mining is so damaging to our environment and long term goals that they’re threatening to shut it down if they don’t get their act together.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 10, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@LegacyBitcoin I’m not arguing. I am acutely aware of the issues surrounding pow crypto mining and regulating crypto in general. You can only lead a horse to water…

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 10, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@MARINHAZz @HawkeyeFan1983 Just to be clear, there is almost zero regulation of this industry in any capacity but I should go to a cryptocurrency conference & there they’ll explain how wonderful & legitimate it is & how much better it could be if not for policymakers who haven’t really made any policy yet?

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 10, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@MARINHAZz @HawkeyeFan1983 1. Do you think an industry that is currently lobbying Congress to be regulated like fruit not currency is going to replace the entire global financial sector? 2. Did you think a chart created by a self styled “Bitcoin Evangelical”would be an accurate graphical representation?

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 10, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@MARINHAZz @HawkeyeFan1983 China kicked them out and Texas’ grid was not in any way stabilized because of bitcoin miners. Not in real time. Not in any time. Texas paid millions to several different industries to reduce power consumption. Guess who pays for that?

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 10, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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I’m relieved to see the White House take a strong stand on the issue of bitcoin mining. We’re running low on time to stave off the most disastrous outcomes of climate change and we need to take whatever steps we can to meeting our climate goals. decrypt.co/109283/white-h…

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 8, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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Also, just judging from the replies here, bitcoin advocates should invest in better bots.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Sep 8, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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Let's try it again with the correct URL! Localsyr.com The debate is tonight! Tune in and share around. It was a speedy 28 minutes. Topics covered: Women's Rights, Crypto, Inflation, Closing Statements. pic.x.com/izzrRheU0n

@SarahKleeHoodNY Aug 18, 2022 on X

Neutral on crypto

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FTX Crypto, a corporation, is not investing in Conole’s campaign to avoid regulation, they’re investing to specifically avoid SEC regulation. When Conole says he’s for regulation, he means he wants crypto regulated like a bundle of fruit. Seriously.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Aug 18, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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RT @CMassoudTastor: Please, @FDConole, explain how your taking Crypto $ is different from this! It’s all about owing favors to Big $ intere…

@SarahKleeHoodNY Aug 14, 2022 on X

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@sonupsales I understand the thought process but disagree. Your word & your values mean something. But also, this isn’t to beat a Republican. The money is being used against a Democratic candidate that understands the effects of proof of work crypto mining on our water ways & our climate.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Aug 12, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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RT @ericgeller: Breaking: @USTreasury sanctions leading cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, which officials say has helped hackers launder >…

@SarahKleeHoodNY Aug 8, 2022 on X

Neutral on crypto

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This guy is less subtle than Francis Conole. He is getting bankrolled by the same crypto-backed POFPAC as Francis Conole but he dropped any pretense that it was about pandemic prevention. The same day the dark money starts flowing, he suddenly falls in love with crypto. x.com/JoshLafazan/st…

@SarahKleeHoodNY Aug 6, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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RT @RaceforNY22: This is interesting. The Protect Our Future PAC is funded by Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of the Bahamas-based FTX, a crypto ex…

@SarahKleeHoodNY Aug 5, 2022 on X

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Hi Francis Conole! This looks really bad for any candidate that may have taken $500k in dark money from the owner of a Crypto Exchange. Just wanted to give you a heads up! forbes.com/sites/michaeld…

@SarahKleeHoodNY Aug 5, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@patobriennyusa Genuine concern about energy consumption of proof of work crypto mining & environmental impacts. It’s also rife with as many scams & frauds as an old spam folder. It should be SEC regulated. Open to having my mind changed but the article above does not paint a pretty picture.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Aug 5, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@OUTsyracuse @FDConole @nydems @Chol_4Congress @samrobertsny @LGBTEqCaucus @VictoryFund @cnypride @TheDemocrats @SenateDems @HouseDemocrats @CNYCentral @syracusedotcom @lgbtcsa Let’s be clear, Francis puts lots of things on his website, like being against dark money & for fighting climate change. His promises aren’t worth the crypto-funded paper they’re printed on. With that said, egregious error on our part that this wasn’t a core portion of our site.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Aug 3, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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A crypto billionaire sunk 500k of dark money into Francis’ campaign. Just bitcoin mining alone consumes the same amount of energy as SWEDEN. One bitcoin transaction is responsible for a million times more CO2 than a visa transaction. Francis doesn’t care about climate change. x.com/FDConole/statu…

@SarahKleeHoodNY Aug 2, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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The time passed for Francis to disavow this money. They’ve already bought mailers & tv ads for him. He made his back room deal. It’s not too late for CNY to press Conole to back SEC regulating crypto & to protect CNY & our planet from the environmental disaster of crypto mining

@SarahKleeHoodNY Aug 1, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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I thought I was the climate candidate @SierraClub_CNY since I already work creating green jobs right here in CNY but I guess that just doesn't compare to someone doing nothing but running for office for 4 years. Maybe his coal powered crypto PAC mailers are on recycled paper? x.com/RogerMisso/sta…

@SarahKleeHoodNY Jul 30, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@BeltProgressive @RonKlopfanstein Let me clarify a few things: I’m not anti-crypto. I’m anti-crypto using massive amounts of energy and possibly harming our environment and making sure those things are taken care of before anything else moves ahead. I’m also for the SEC regulating crypto.

@SarahKleeHoodNY Jul 29, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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@BeltProgressive @RonKlopfanstein If you look at a map of the PAC’s donations, it aligns pretty closely with states that are heavily into bitcoin mining. Conole didn’t even add a Pandemic section to his page until a few weeks before the money was spent on ads and mailers. No, I don’t think it’s about pandemics

@SarahKleeHoodNY Jul 29, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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What a coincidence! A crypto billionaire is spending money on “pandemic preparedness candidates” that have rarely spoke about the pandemic while this is starting to be negotiated in Congress. What are the odds! pic.x.com/BwWlzopS6v

@SarahKleeHoodNY Jul 26, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto

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CRYPTO-BILLIONAIRE TRYING TO BUY NY-22 CONGRESSIONAL SEAT - Over $300K in dark money dumped into Congressional Race behind the scenes in support of Francis Conole. See Sarah's response

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@SarahKleeHoodNY Jul 24, 2022 on X

Very anti-crypto