The impact of “Citizens United” is clearer than ever with Elon Musk buying his way into power, Jayapal said.

  • JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee
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    8 days ago

    That implies he’s the president of the opposition, that being the Democrats. Elon is certainly supportive of Trump and the Republicans. Perhaps puppet master president is a better term.

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      8 days ago

      “Shadow” means opposition in parliamentary systems, but in the US it has more direct meaning. It just means someone pulling the strings.