• MrVilliam@sh.itjust.works
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    Yeah, but trump will primary those who vote against it. Musk has nothing even remotely close to the level of loyal popularity that trump has. Redcaps would abandon every issue before they’d abandon trump. This threat from musk is pretty meaningless. If he actually wanted to move the needle, he’d spend his money on getting blue voters the resources they need to get to the polls or get mail-in ballots in those districts to flip the seat.

    • redsand@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      22 hours ago

      A couple problems. 1st no one expects trump to live to that 3rd term, mid terms would be a small miracle. 2nd the last couple elections have seen Trump endorments fail more and more. Elon is probably experiencing ketamine induced paranoia and psychosis so I fully expect him to put his money into splitting his own party

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      1 day ago

      Not sure if you’re new to this or what, but money buys a shitton of power in the US, and Musk has plenty of money.

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        24 hours ago

        In most cases I would agree with you but compared to Trump? Musk can buy people but people worship Trump like he’s a god.

        • Nora (She/Her)@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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          23 hours ago

          Elon has a cult following too and one of the largest media websites in the world. I hate the guy, think he’s scum, but honestly if there’s anyone who can actually do some real damage to the maga movement it’s another drugged up billionaire with a cult and a bone to pick.