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Elon Musk’s nearly half a billion dollars in midterms spending was a flop

The Guardian World's headline. Reported by The Guardian World, The Guardian UK.

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What the sources say, in brief

According to The Guardian, Elon Musk set a record for election spending this year after pouring nearly half a billion dollars into backing Republicans in the US midterm elections. The Guardian reported that the spending was a poor investment, as he poured $446m into campaigns for Republican candidates who failed. Both The Guardian World and The Guardian UK editions carried the same report, and the sources do not describe any other outlet's coverage or any further details on the outcome.

Key points

  • The Guardian reported Elon Musk poured $446m into campaigns for failed Republican candidates.
  • According to The Guardian, Musk set a record for election spending this year in the US midterms.
  • The Guardian said the spending turned out to be a poor investment.

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Elon Musk’s nearly half a billion dollars in midterms spending was a flop. According to The Guardian, Elon Musk set a record for election spending this year after pouring nearly half a billion dollars into backing Republicans in the US midterm elections. The Guardian reported that the spending was a poor investment, as he poured $446m into campaigns for Republican candidates who failed. Both The Guardian World and The Guardian UK editions carried the same report, and the sources do not describe any other outlet's coverage or any further details on the outcome. Covered by 2 publications. The Guardian World: Elon Musk’s nearly half a billion dollars in midterms spending was a flop. The Guardian UK: Elon Musk’s nearly half a billion dollars in midterms spending was a flop.

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  1. The Guardian World United Kingdom Elon Musk’s nearly half a billion dollars in midterms spending was a flop The tech billionaire set spending record as he poured $446m into campaigns for failed Republican candidates Elon Musk set a record for election spending this year after pouring nearly half a billion dollars into backing Republicans in the US midterm elections . It turned out to be a poor investment. 4 h ago · Tier 2
  2. The Guardian UK United Kingdom Elon Musk’s nearly half a billion dollars in midterms spending was a flop The tech billionaire set spending record as he poured $446m into campaigns for failed Republican candidates Elon Musk set a record for election spending this year after pouring nearly half a billion dollars into backing Republicans in the US midterm elections . It turned out to be a poor investment. 4 h ago · Tier 2

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