Billionaires are increasingly influencing Republican state legislative races, pushing a rightwing agenda that focuses on dismantling government and culture war issues, such as abortion and school privatization. The involvement of high-profile figures like Elon Musk and major donations from families like the DeVoses illustrate a concerted effort to sway state policies, evidenced by substantial contributions to Republican political action committees. Critics argue that this influx of out-of-state money undermines local preferences and priorities, allowing a few wealthy individuals to dictate significant parts of state-level governance in places like Virginia and Michigan.
Billionaires contributing to Republican candidates is reshaping state-level elections, indicating a focus on creating a rightwing legislative agenda beyond federal influence.
Major contributions from billionaires highlight a strategy to push culture war issues, targeting abortion rights and advocating for school privatization across key states.
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