Summary
Elon Musk’s threats to fund primary challengers to Democrats in safe districts, following his role in nearly forcing a government shutdown, have reignited calls for campaign finance reform.
Musk, who spent $277 million backing Republicans, criticized a bipartisan spending bill and used his platform to sway GOP opposition, influencing legislative outcomes.
His intervention has sparked outrage among Democrats, with leaders like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warning of rising oligarchy and calling for reforms to limit super PAC and dark money influence.
The episode highlights growing concerns over Musk’s political power and its impact on democracy.
Better hurry up. They have less than 4 weeks to change things. Soooo, it’s likely already too late.
they had four years, doubt four weeks is going to change anything.
this is just the corporats posturing to appease the peasants for next cycle.
both parties are the same, rotten to the fucking core.