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Elon Musk PAC's $100 giveaways put Wisconsin voters to the test

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The article from MSN discusses how Elon Musk's political action committee (PAC) has been distributing $100 Visa gift cards to voters in Wisconsin as part of an initiative to boost voter turnout. This move has sparked a debate about the ethics and legality of such financial incentives in elections. Critics argue that these giveaways could be seen as a form of vote buying, potentially influencing voters' decisions, while supporters see it as an innovative way to encourage civic participation. The PAC, named "Voter Turnout PAC," claims its aim is to increase voter engagement without explicitly endorsing any candidate, though it has been linked to Musk's broader political activities. The practice has raised questions about the boundaries of campaign finance laws and the implications for democratic processes, with some legal experts suggesting that while not explicitly illegal, it treads into a gray area of electoral ethics.

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