The Billionaire's Boon: How Elon Musk's Cash Could Swing Texas Politics Elon Musk's rumored $100 million to $200 million injection into Republican midterm campaigns has sent shockwaves through the political establishment.
On closer inspection, however, it becomes clear that his involvement is more than just a straightforward case of billionaire backing for the GOP.
Musk's planned cash influx is aimed at boosting Republican nominee Ken Paxton in his bid to retain the Senate seat that could swing control of the upper chamber in Washington.