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2026-08-16 Home Front: Politix

Musk Plans at Least $100 Million Push for Republican Turnout in US Midterms, WSJ Reports

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Posted by trailing wife 2026-08-16 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [206 views ] Top

1 He won’t be wasting the money on ineffective GOP consultants.

Posted by Super Hose 2026-08-16 09:37|| 2026-08-16 09:37|| Front Page Top

2 Musk uses his own org, AmericaPac.

A lot of money used to establish canvassing teams.
A lot of money used for targeted advertising.

So far, as best as can be estimated based on legally required reports, R team is out fundraising the D team for 2026 by a significant amount, although in some individual races, the D team is ahead.

Posted by Lord Garth 2026-08-16 12:29|| 2026-08-16 12:29|| Front Page Top

The room is PACKED to hear Rockstar Democrat Senator Mark Kelly at the Nation’s LARGEST progressive youth conference.

We have NEVER seen ENTHUSIASM like this.

This ENERGY is incredible! pic.twitter.com/WXiNMW68Iu
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) August 16, 2026

Posted by trailing wife 2026-08-16 14:03|| 2026-08-16 14:03|| Front Page Top

4 ^3

Not sure when or where this was recorded or what part of the conference this was.

It could have been during a break between sessions or before or after a session.

Notwithstanding, I personally would pay money to be able to avoid listening to Mark Kelly at a conference.

Posted by Lord Garth 2026-08-16 19:28|| 2026-08-16 19:28|| Front Page Top

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