On Bloomberg This Weekend, Bloomberg Corporate Lobbying and Influence Reporter Emily Birnbaum explains how Elon Musk’s record political giving is boosting Republican groups in the final days before the US midterms. Bloomberg News reports Musk has now contributed more than $445 million to political groups this election cycle, putting him among the biggest political contributors ever. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Birnbaum examines Republicans’ advantage in outside spending and Democrats’ strength in direct candidate fundraising, which can make their advertising dollars go further. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Oct 25th, 2026
Musk’s Money Reshapes the Midterm Spending Race
On Bloomberg This Weekend, Bloomberg Corporate Lobbying and Influence Reporter Emily Birnbaum explains how Elon Musk’s record political giving is boosting Republican groups in the final days before the US midterms. Bloomberg News reports Musk has now contributed more than $445 million to political groups this election cycle, putting him among the biggest political contributors ever. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Birnbaum examines Republicans’ advantage in outside spending and Democrats’ strength in direct candidate fundraising, which can make their advertising dollars go further.
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