House Republicans are increasingly pointing to Elon Musk as a key factor in their electoral difficulties. With looming special elections, concerns are raised that Musk's influence may energize opposition among Democrats and independents. One Republican stated they would prefer a defeat in their races to highlight the issues Musk's actions create for their party. This sentiment reflects a deep unease within the party about Musk’s social media presence and its impact on public perceptions of Republican candidates, particularly in battleground states like Wisconsin and Florida.
One House Republican told me that they're actually rooting for their party to struggle in key races in Wisconsin and Florida on Tuesday so the will bench the billionaire.
Musk has turbocharged the backlash to Trump and accelerated the revival of demoralized Democrats and independents appalled by the billionaire's cavalier attempt to slash the federal government.
An April 1st massacre would be a beautiful thing, said one of the GOP lawmakers, because it would rouse congressional Republicans to the damage Musk is doing.
GOP lawmakers ... grasp the political damage Musk is doing because the shit he puts up on the internet about government spending or savings is wrong.
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