Elon Musk funds large effort backing Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race

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How the sides differ Left sources focus on Paxton's candidacy and Musk's spending; alternative sources add wider midterm money context; right sources stress the race's record cost and Musk's role.

All outlets report that Elon Musk is financing a major push supporting Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's Senate race. The left-leaning excerpt puts Musk's spending at $158 million. The right-leaning excerpt says Musk is the sole funder of one of the largest super PACs backing Paxton, and that $500 million has been spent, a record for a Senate race. Alternative outlets add that Musk's PAC has also supported Republicans in the five most competitive Texas House races, and that Democrats are outraising Republicans in key congressional contests.

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Left HHuffPostElon Musk Is Single-Handedly Lifting A Uniquely Flawed Candidate

Presents Musk's $158 million as single-handedly lifting Paxton, whom the headline describes as a uniquely flawed candidate.

Alternative · 2 sources CNBCCNBC5 midterm money takeaways: Democrats have candidate cash. Republicans have Elon Musk

• TTruthoutElon Musk Is Bankrolling Massive Push for Ken Paxton in Texas

Places Musk's Texas spending within broader midterm fundraising, including House races and Democratic candidates' cash advantage over Republicans.

Right DSThe Daily SignalElon Musk’s Quiet Role in the Most Expensive Senate Race in History

Highlights Musk's quiet but sole funding of a major super PAC and the record $500 million cost of the race.