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Stephen King clashes with Elon Musk over the midterms on X
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Key Points:
- Stephen King and Elon Musk, who once had friendly exchanges on Twitter, are now publicly clashing over political issues, particularly regarding Texas Senate candidate James Talarico.
- Musk labeled Talarico a "far-left extremist," prompting King to accuse Musk of opposing Talarico due to business interests in Texas rather than political principles.
- Musk responded harshly to King's criticism, calling his viewpoint "pathetically stupid" and highlighting the growing tension between the two.
- The conflict is set against a heated Texas Senate race where Musk has reportedly donated $150 million supporting Republican candidates, while Talarico has condemned Musk's influence on Texas politics.
- Musk's significant business presence in Texas likely motivates his political involvement, aiming to support candidates aligned with his ideology.
