Elon Musk voted for a Mexican-born Republican, but Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman accused Musk of supporting 'white supremacy and authoritarianism'



Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York accused business magnate Elon Musk of backing "white supremacy and authoritarianism" — the congressman made the comment in response to Musk's announcement that he had voted for Republican congressional candidate Mayra Flores.

Flores, who was born in Mexico and legally arrived in the U.S. at the age of six, won the special election on Tuesday in Texas's 34th Congressional District — the seat had been vacated by Democrat Filemon Vela Jr., who resigned earlier this year.

"I voted for Mayra Flores – first time I ever voted Republican. Massive red wave in 2022," Musk tweeted Wednesday.

"Elon Musk is not a leader. He’s just another Republican billionaire who supports white supremacy and authoritarianism because he doesn't want his workers to unionize or to pay his fair share in taxes. The GOP just tried to end democracy and now he’s supporting them," Bowman tweeted in response to Musk's post.

\u201cElon Musk is not a leader. He\u2019s just another Republican billionaire who supports white supremacy and authoritarianism because he doesn't want his workers to unionize or to pay his fair share in taxes.\n\nThe GOP just tried to end democracy and now he\u2019s supporting them.\u201d
— Jamaal Bowman (@Jamaal Bowman) 1655306488

Bowman's attack against Musk raised eyebrows.

"When you think an African American immigrant voting for a Mexican-American woman is 'white supremacy,' it might be an indication your brain is broken," GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas remarked.

"Leftism is a mental disorder: Example 718C," tweeted BlazeTV's Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report."

"Coming soon: Mayra Flores: The Latinx Face Of White Supremacy," Saagar Enjeti tweeted.

"Electing a Latina born in Mexico equaling white supremacist authoritarianism is a galaxy brain take that'll lead to a mammoth red tsunami. The far-left possesses some frightening levels of hatred for the American people," Newsbusters managing editor Curtis Houck tweeted.

Musk, who was born in South Africa, noted on Wednesday that he is leaning towards supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president in 2024.

\u201c@teslaownersSV @TheTexanNews @MayraFlores2022 DeSantis\u201d
— The Texan (@The Texan) 1655263724

DeSantis has not announced a presidential bid and is currently seeking another term in office during the Sunshine State's 2022 gubernatorial contest. The governor said on Wednesday that he is "focused on 2022," adding, "I welcome support from African Americans."

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Elon Musk reveals he voted for Republican in historic Texas election — and previews who he supports for 2024



Billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, disclosed early Wednesday that he voted for a Republican this year, for the first time in his life.

Better yet, Musk revealed he is currently leaning toward supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2024 presidential election. DeSantis has not declared his candidacy, but most political observers believe he will run.

What did Musk say?

Musk's disclosure came in response to news that Mayra Flores (R) had won the special election for Texas' 34th congressional district.

Not only did Musk reveal that he, in fact, voted for Flores, but Musk also predicted a "red wave" in the 2022 midterm elections.

"I voted for Mayra Flores — first time I ever voted Republican," Musk said. "Massive red wave in 2022."

\u201c@TheTexanNews @MayraFlores2022 I voted for Mayra Flores \u2013 first time I ever voted Republican. \n\nMassive red wave in 2022.\u201d
— The Texan (@The Texan) 1655263724

That means Musk participated in the historic election of Flores, whose victory flipped a region of south Texas that Democrats had controlled since the 19th century. Flores is the first Mexican-born woman to win election to Congress, and her victory suggests the predicted "red wave" may grow into a red tsunami come November.

Musk was able to vote in the election because he is, in fact, a resident of Texas.

Musk confirmed in 2020 that he had moved to the Lone Star State from California. Tesla later moved its corporate headquarters to Austin, Texas. Musk is highly critical of government regulations that stifle business and the exorbitant costs of living, two unfortunate aspects of living and operating in California.

Meanwhile, Musk told a Twitter user who inquired about his 2024 presidential preference that he is leaning toward supporting DeSantis.

\u201c@teslaownersSV @TheTexanNews @MayraFlores2022 DeSantis\u201d
— The Texan (@The Texan) 1655263724

Previously, Musk supported Democrat Andrew Yang, but Musk said Wednesday that "DeSantis has a better chance of winning."

Anything else?

Just last month, Musk disclosed that he had been a lifelong Democrat who is now considering voting for Republicans.

"I have voted overwhelmingly for Democrats, historically. Overwhelmingly. Like, I'm not sure, I might never have voted for a Republican, just to be clear. Now this election I will," Musk said.

Red wave incoming: Republican Mayra Flores flips Texas region that Democrats have controlled for 150 years



Republican Mayra Flores accomplished a feat on Tuesday that Democrats only wish they could imitate.

Flores won a special election for Texas' 34th congressional district, defeating Democrat Dan Sanchez 51% to 43%. She will assume office this month and will only hold the seat until January. She is the Republican nominee for the general election in November.

Flores' victory is historically significant for several reasons.

First, Flores is the first Mexican-born woman to win election to Congress; she was born in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, which borders the United States.

Second, and most important, Flores' victory substantiates a growing theory that Hispanic Americans are departing the Democratic Party in droves. Texas' 34th congressional district is majority Hispanic, and that region has been dominated by Democrats for 150 years, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Compounding the significance of Flores' victory is the fact that just 10 years ago, then-President Barack Obama won the 34th district by a whopping 23 points over Mitt Romney. In 2016, Hillary Clinton carried the district by 22 points over Donald Trump. But cracks in Democrats' support in south Texas appeared in 2020 when President Joe Biden won the district by just four points.

In fact, Flores flipped many counties that supported Democrats by even greater margins in previous elections.

\u201c\ud83d\udea8BREAKING\ud83d\udea8 In her victory tonight, Republican @MayraFlores2022 flipped 85% Hispanic Cameron County in Texas.\n\nHillary Clinton won Cameron by 33 points in 2016 and Biden won it by 13.\n\nThe Hispanic shift to the GOP is the most important story in American politics today. \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\u201d
— Giancarlo Sopo (@Giancarlo Sopo) 1655261485

The seat was vacated by Democrat Filemón Vela on March 31. Vela retired from Congress to work for a lobbying group, but his departure from Congress was evidence that he saw the groundswell of Republican support in south Texas.

The election on Tuesday confirmed those suspicions.

What did the candidates say?

After she won election, Flores promised her new constitutents to actually represent their interests — not take them for granted.

"For over 100 years, we have been taken for granted," she said, the Texas Tribune reported. "I will show you what real representation looks like. I will represent all people."

Meanwhile, Sanchez blamed his loss on national Democrats not supporting him.

"Based on the results, we came up short tonight despite being outspent by millions of dollars from out of state interests and the entire Republican machine," he said. "Too many factors were against us, including little to no support from the National Democratic Party and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee."