Democrats bank on Musk as midterm election liability [View all]
Source: The Hill
05/14/25 6:00 AM ET
Elon Musk has become as much of a political liability as an asset for Republicans as his full-time role at the White House winds down and midterm chatter ramps up.
While Musk brings with him loads of cash and online clout that could be tempting for GOP candidates on the campaign trail, strategists and Democratic lawmakers are banking on his contentious status bringing new risks to 2026 congressional races.
“No matter how much time passes between now and the midterm elections, even if Elon Musk were to separate himself from DOGE tomorrow, it would be really difficult for voters to not remember the impacts,” said Democratic strategist Basil Smikle, referring to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “Democrats will continue to remind voters of that history,” he added
Should Musk prove an active presence on the campaign trail as Republicans attempt to defend their House and Senate majorities, political observers predict he will be in a drastically different ecosystem than last July when he endorsed President Trump’s reelection campaign.
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