Texas Senate race: New Talarico ad rips Elon Musk 'dark money' push
James Talarico hit back at Elon Musk's attacks and spending in a new ad by the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas.
TL;DR
- James Talarico's campaign released a new ad targeting Elon Musk's spending in the Texas Senate race.
- The ad accuses Musk of bankrolling efforts to elect Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee.
- Talarico's campaign stated, "Texas is not for sale" and accused Musk of trying to buy a personal U.S. Senator.
- Musk has publicly criticized Talarico, calling him someone who "hates Texas and America."
- Talarico responded by criticizing the political system that allows billionaires to "buy" senators.
- Elon Musk has spent approximately $366 million across 40 races in the current midterm cycle, with a significant portion directed towards Texas.
- At least $189.6 million of Musk's spending has supported Ken Paxton.
- Recent polls show Talarico with a slight advantage over Paxton.