According to OpenSecrets, America PAC has spent over $77 million thus far, with more than $41 million going to support Republicans and over $35 million opposing Democrats. The PAC’s website now features conservative posts from X and offers paid opportunities to increase voter turnout in swing states, advertising a starting rate of $30 per hour with performance-based bonuses.
“It’s a lot of money to offer,” Hasen remarked, adding, “Only someone incredibly wealthy would consider such an offer, and it remains to be seen if it will have any significant impact.”
With both Republicans and Democrats surging hundreds of millions of dollars into efforts to register and mobilize voters, this presidential election could have a record-breaking turnout. Celebrities and moguls like Musk, Peter Thiel, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey are leading well-funded campaigns to reach Americans by phone, text and social media to encourage them to get out and vote for their respective chosen candidates.
