AI backlash and Musk's spending loom over 2026 midterm elections

A preview of the 2026 midterms highlights voter anger over inflation, a growing backlash against AI, and Elon Musk's record spending on Republican candidates as key issues at stake.

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2026-11-03 11:01 · Business Insider AI
Elon Musk, angry voters, and the AI backlash: What's at stake in the 2026 midterms

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