How US midterms have cost a record $12bn as cost of living soars
- The US midterm elections are on track to be the most expensive for candidates and political donors in history.
- According to OpenSecrets, a research group that tracks money in US politics, close to a record $12bn has been spent by candidates and outside political groups on campaigning.
- The world’s richest man, Elon Musk alone has given $445 million to the Republicans, according to campaign finance records.
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- The US midterm elections are on track to be the most expensive for candidates and political donors in history.
- According to OpenSecrets, a research group that tracks money in US politics, close to a record $12bn has been spent by candidates and outside political groups on campaigning.
- The world’s richest man, Elon Musk alone has given $445 million to the Republicans, according to campaign finance records.
Sources: Al Jazeera