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Elon Musk backs GOP Senate candidate with $158M, faces 'David vs. Goliath' challenge

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Democratic candidate James Talarico is framing his Texas Senate race as a battle against wealthy elites, including Elon Musk, who has reportedly spent $158 million to support the Republican candidate. Talarico, drawing parallels to David and Goliath, is attempting to become the first Democrat to win a statewide election in Texas in over three decades. His campaign aims to resonate with voters concerned about affordability and perceived corruption, while he strategically distances himself from national Democratic figures. AI

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Elon Musk backs GOP Senate candidate with $158M, faces 'David vs. Goliath' challenge

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn ·

    Elon Musk spent $158 million on GOP leadership. Dem candidate James Talarico says rallygoers are ‘my slingshot’ against the ‘Goliaths’ to win Texas

    The description falls in line with Talarico's past rhetoric painting politics not as right versus left, but the ultrawealthy versus everyone else.

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