Musk PAC Announces $47 Reward for Each Swing-State Voter Referred to Sign Petition

Elon Musk's America PAC Initiates Reward Program

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Elon Musk-backed America PAC has declared that it will offer a $47 reward to anyone who can refer a registered voter from a swing state to sign a petition supporting free speech and gun rights. The program, which has no cap on the number of referrals, provides an opportunity for individuals to earn substantial amounts with minimal effort. America PAC's aim, as stated on the petition page, is to gather signatures from one million registered voters in swing states in support of the Constitution, particularly the freedom of speech and the right to bear arms. The program is exclusively open to registered voters in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, and North Carolina.

Program Objectives

The program appears to have two main objectives: 1. To compile a list of registered voters for get-out-the-vote initiatives favoring Donald Trump. 2. To indirectly motivate voter registration among conservative-leaning residents of swing states by offering rewards to those who encourage others to register and sign the petition. However, it's important to note that the program doesn't directly incentivize voter registration, which would be against federal election law. Instead, it rewards people for referring registered voters to sign a petition.

Signing the Petition

To sign the petition, individuals must provide their name, email address, mailing address, and cell phone number. The phone number is only used to verify the legitimacy of the petition signer. The form also includes a field for the email address or phone number of the person who referred the signer to the petition. America PAC has stated that it will verify the accuracy of all information before issuing any payments. The petition's language is straightforward, stating, "the First and Second Amendments guarantee freedom of speech and the right to bear arms. By signing below, I am pledging my support for the First and Second Amendments." While the language is designed to appeal to conservatives, there's no rule preventing Democrats from signing the petition and earning some money in the process.

Musk's Political Involvement

Despite previously voting for Barack Obama and expressing a desire to stay out of politics, Musk has become a strong supporter of Trump's reelection campaign and a vocal critic of leftist ideology. He recently joined Trump onstage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The America PAC was established in May with the goal of focusing on voter registration and turnout, including promoting mail-in voting. While the Wall Street Journal reported that Musk had committed to donating $45 million a month to America PAC, Musk denied the claim, calling it a fabrication by the Wall Street Journal. Other reported donors include Palantir Technologies co-founder Joe Lonsdale and the Winklevoss twins.

Voter Registration Deadlines

Voter registration windows are beginning to close. The deadlines for the swing states are as follows: - Arizona: Monday, Oct 7 - Georgia: Monday, Oct 7 - Michigan: Monday, Oct 21 (in-person registration allowed through Election Day) - Nevada: Wednesday Oct 23 (in-person registration allowed through Election Day) - North Carolina: Friday, Oct 11 (in-person registration allowed during early voting period) - Pennsylvania: Monday, Oct 21 - Wisconsin: Wednesday, Oct 16 (in-person registration allowed through Election Day)

Bottom Line

This unique approach by Elon Musk's America PAC to encourage voter registration and support for constitutional rights is certainly making waves. It remains to be seen how effective this strategy will be in achieving its goals. What are your thoughts on this initiative? Feel free to share this article with your friends and discuss. Remember, you can sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is available every day at 6pm.