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Wiz Imp

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10. I hope he follows through on his threat.

Mon Jun 30, 2025, 04:40 PM

Jun 30

He definitely has an inflated sense of his own power to influence elections (he spent 10s of millions of dollars on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race only to lose big). But I'm sure he can influence some races. He likely wants even further right wing candidates in many districts, but knocking off Republican incumbents in a primary will helped Democrats in the general election

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Musk says everyone in Congress voting for Trump's bill will lose their primary next year, if it's the last thing he does [View all] highplainsdem Jun 30 OP

Karma for congress vapor2 Jun 30 #1

I'd do severe punishment Akakoji Jun 30 #24

So if Trump is daddy, is Elon mommy? Who are the kids supposed to listen to? newdeal2 Jun 30 #2

Ran into Traildogbob Jun 30 #12

Much as I despise Musk, "... enemy of my enemy... " kysrsoze Jun 30 #3

I agree with Dick Tracy LostOne4Ever Jun 30 #16

The enemy of my enemy may be a temporary ally. It depends. soldierant Jun 30 #41

Yeah, IF this actually happens. nt Cha Jun 30 #17

As in "What Primaries?" GP6971 Jun 30 #57

Good point! I was thinking Cha Jun 30 #68

Look at it this way mercuryblues Jun 30 #61

They get primaried no matter how they vote. Irish_Dem Jun 30 #4

I may Traildogbob Jun 30 #5

Yes but the people driving those trucks are StarryNite Jun 30 #36

Gotta be. Traildogbob Jun 30 #55

Okay. I can get behind this. Autumn Jun 30 #6

Excellent! BoRaGard Jun 30 #7

Coincidence?... nearby topic title Norrrm Jun 30 #8

lose their primary next year, if it's the last thing he does lapfog_1 Jun 30 #9

I hope he follows through on his threat. Wiz Imp Jun 30 #10

I don't want them just to lose their primaries. sheshe2 Jun 30 #11

Hopefully they're seeing the tweet and spreading it around D. Spaulding Jun 30 #13

Did he that before? Gregory1230 Jun 30 #14

Both things sound good to me too mdmc Jun 30 #15

Please proceed SheltieLover Jun 30 #18

Only thing I want to hear from Elon is his confession about stealing the 2024 election. sop Jun 30 #19

Amen Joinfortmill Jun 30 #22

He Could Do That And Save Himself Billions WiVoter Jun 30 #33

Don't forget, Leon is upset because he wants MORE cuts. Buddyzbuddy Jun 30 #20

Well, hell is about to freeze. I agree with Musk Joinfortmill Jun 30 #21

In a just world moondust Jun 30 #23

This could get entertaining. tanyev Jun 30 #25

What does Musk care? He doesn't pay much tax. Bluetus Jun 30 #26

He should just offer them cash to not vote for it Buckeyeblue Jun 30 #27

Can you tweet that to him? Easterncedar Jun 30 #31

Hah hah ha Easterncedar Jun 30 #28

Please be both/and... JT45242 Jun 30 #29

This guy Musk! LittleGirl Jun 30 #30

Vote Iamscrewed Jun 30 #32

Self-driving car guy speaks in hyperbole bucolic_frolic Jun 30 #34

I certainly do hope it's the last thing he does! JoseBalow Jun 30 #35

Schizo damifino10 Jun 30 #37

So the powers that made conditions ripe for the creation of Boogaloo Bois Attilatheblond Jun 30 #38

I wish hildegaard28 Jun 30 #39

Don't forget he's a Snake! VeryProgressive Jun 30 #40

"... the last thing I do on Earth" -- I wait impatiently for Elon to go to Mars. Intractable Jun 30 #42

Mars, Uranus....or death. I support either option. cstanleytech Jun 30 #45

That's OK mgardener Jun 30 #43

"And they will lose their primary next year if it is the last thing I do on this Earth." lets hope he does both, soon. cstanleytech Jun 30 #44

So he says today ibegurpard Jun 30 #46

Damned if they do and damned if they don't! bfoxmatt Jun 30 #47

Elon is no longer relevant DBoon Jun 30 #48

Enemy Of My Enemy..... But I'm still not getting Starlink groundloop Jun 30 #49

but if they add to the bill that Tesla is to be granted 2 billion dollars, then he'll support it 100%. C Moon Jun 30 #50

Musk was going to primary anyone republican who voted against trump LetMyPeopleVote Jun 30 #51

The space nazi better be careful, his dear leader may resurrect The Night of the Long Knives if he keeps this up. nt ImNotGod Jun 30 #52

OK Space Nazi. Perfect! thought crime Jul 1 #71

Oooh. Scrivener7 Jun 30 #53

Well, he just swung the pendulum didn't he? Not a fan but calling it out is welcomed. Evolve Dammit Jun 30 #54

Do republicans feel lucky? C_U_L8R Jun 30 #56

I love it when they eat their own. Grim Chieftain Jun 30 #58

Good. Do it. dalton99a Jun 30 #59

From anyone else, I'd say "yeah sure" DFW Jun 30 #60

Works for me! calimary Jun 30 #62

The only thing he's said that's worth listening to. ancianita Jun 30 #63

Fine, except he's got spotty results UTUSN Jun 30 #64

Don't believe.... flying-skeleton Jun 30 #65

I'm good with either outcome. I'd prefer door #2 where Elon does Maru Kitteh Jun 30 #66

I remember... appmanga Jun 30 #67

My money is on Piss in this battle. BlueTsunami2018 Jun 30 #69

Nope. Fuck Musk. Ilsa Jul 1 #70