The downside of getting hundreds of millions from Elon Musk is that it comes from Elon Musk -- part 2

Even the NYT noticed. Following up from Friday.NEW AD: Have you seen these anti-Talarico attack ads? Elon Musk paid for nearly all of them. The world's first trillionaire knows if he drags the most corrupt politician in Texas across the finish line, Ken Paxton will owe him everything. Elon Musk: Texas is not for sale.[image or embed]— Team Talarico (@teamtalaricohq.bsky.social) October 22, 2026 at 11:44 AM [You should definitely watch the ad.] Bayliss Wagner writing for the New York Times.On the campaign trail in Texas, James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate, is increasingly criticizing Elon Musk over his role in the race. Mr. Musk made a huge contribution this fall to a group aligned with Ken Paxton, Mr. Talarico’s Republican opponent, recent campaign finance disclosures showed.The race in Texas, a pivotal contest that could determine control of the Senate, is now in part a test of whether Democrats can turn Mr. Musk into a political boogeyman and whether his infusion of…