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Elon Musk's Pay-To-Play Scheme To Get Trump Elected
Oct 22, 2024
This discussion features Sarah McCammon, an NPR National Correspondent and author focusing on White Evangelical voters, and Nicole Sidman, a Democratic candidate advocating for reproductive rights in North Carolina. They dive into Elon Musk's controversial $1 million incentive for swing state voters linked to Republican support, sparking legal debate. Sarah reveals shifts in evangelical voting post-Roe v. Wade, while Nicole highlights critical local issues like education and community advocacy in a rapidly changing political landscape.
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- Elon Musk's initiative to financially incentivize voter registration in swing states raises serious legal and ethical concerns, according to legal experts.
- The shifting dynamics of white evangelical voters after Roe v. Wade's overturn highlight internal conflicts regarding support for Trump amidst changing priorities.
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Elon Musk's Controversial Voting Scheme
Elon Musk has initiated a program offering a million dollars to individuals in swing states who sign a petition supporting free speech and gun rights. This initiative raises legal concerns, as experts, including election law professor Rick Hassan, state that paying individuals to vote or register is against federal law. The requirement to be a registered voter in order to claim the prize puts participants in a precarious legal position. Critics argue that this scheme reflects a broader strategy employed by the Republican party and highlight the lack of substantive policy proposals behind such gimmicks.
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