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TownhallNOV 1 2024
Philadelphia DA Sues to Stop Musk's $1M Voter Giveaway
Above: SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk speaks during an America PAC town hall on October 26, 2024 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Image copyright: Samuel Corum/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Musk's million-dollar giveaway is a clever way to raise awareness about the election and support for constitutional rights. It's not influencing votes since winners are chosen randomly and have already registered. Democrats are just trying to stop it because they're worried about losing steam in the campaign.
Democratic narrative
This is a blatant attempt to influence the election in swing states. The giveaway targets registered voters in specific battleground areas, incentivizing voter registration and potentially swaying the outcome. It's an unregulated lottery that violates state laws and threatens the integrity of the democratic process.