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Musk's Voter Sweepstakes Allowed to Continue
A Pennsylvania judge allows Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes to continue despite claims it violates election laws.
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- What is the main subject of this news article?
- Elon Musk's political action committee is hosting a $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes in swing states, which a Pennsylvania judge ruled can continue until election day.
- What was the judge's ruling on the sweepstakes?
- The judge's reasoning wasn't immediately explained; Musk's lawyers argued that it was "core political speech", and Krasner's bid to shut it down was moot since there would be no more Pennsylvania winners before the program's end.
- What legal challenge was brought against the sweepstakes?
- District Attorney Larry Krasner challenged the sweepstakes, calling it a scam designed to influence the election and potentially violating state election laws; however, the judge ruled the sweepstakes could continue.
- What are some of the concerns raised about the sweepstakes?
- The PAC pledged to pay winners by November 30th, and the District Attorney raised concerns about the use of participant data and whether the lottery was a "grift". The event is widely seen as political marketing.
- What is the nature of the $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes?
- The sweepstakes involves participants signing a petition endorsing the U.S. Constitution, with winners chosen ahead of time and acting as paid spokespeople.