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2026-11-05 19:02
Was Elon Musk the US midterms' biggest loser? – Stateside with Kai and Carter
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Elon Musk gambled $445 million to boost Republicans in the midterms and came up short
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First reported by Newsweek (Center); 3 outlets over 33h. The right followed 4h later.
Newsweek · +29h The Guardian US · +33h The Washington Times
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- The Guardian USLean left
The tech industry spent big on the midterms, but it turned out to be a poor investment. Elon Musk poured a staggering $446m dollars into Republican-aligned political action committees (Pacs) and groups since last year, but his efforts didn’t pay off.
Read at theguardian.com → - NewsweekCenter
The midterms proved to some that money's influence over American politics has its limits.
Read at newsweek.com → - The Washington TimesLean right
Elon Musk spent at least $445 million in a gambit to help Republicans keep control of Congress, an amount roughly equivalent to someone on a $100,000 annual salary saving every penny for 4,400 years.
Read at washingtontimes.com →
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NewsweekCenter
What the Midterms Told Us About Elon Musk’s Political Influence
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Elon Musk gambled $445 million to boost Republicans in the midterms and came up short
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Was Elon Musk the US midterms' biggest loser? – Stateside with Kai and Carter
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Was Elon Musk the US midterms' biggest loser? – Stateside with Kai and Carter
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Elon Musk Wasted Nearly Half a Billion Dollars on Major Midterm Defeats
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