Robert Reich here. Elon Musk just announced that he will spend at least $100 million in the next 91 days to help save Republicans from a midterm election blowout this November.
Donald Trump's approval ratings have fallen to the lowest level of any president this century — even lower than his approval rating in the days after the January 6 insurrection. That's why he's doing everything he can to steal the election through voter suppression and gerrymandering. And if that doesn't work, Musk thinks he can swoop in to buy it outright.
Sadly, given the power of Big Money in American politics, I'm afraid Musk's millions could be decisive in some close races.
But we have a plan that I believe can meaningfully help stop Musk.
The Inequality Media Civic Action team has been testing videos and other digital content to figure out the most effective messages for persuading undecided voters to reject Trump and vote blue in the midterms.
We've landed on a set of videos that are moving even former Trump supporters by as much as 8 points in scientific public opinion tests.
I truly believe that IMCA's campaign can and will make a real difference — if we have the funds we need to fully implement it.
Our videos change voters' minds. We just need to get them in front of the tens of millions of voters who will decide this election.
Can you please chip in even just $1 to get our videos in front of as many people as possible and defeat Trump and MAGA Republicans in the midterms?
We have to do everything we can to stop Musk and Trump. These are the most important midterms of our lives.