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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/musk-says-hes-formed-the-america-party-heres-what-to-know

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But, is there any suggestion that the resources aren’t being correctly coordinated? The reality is that most of the time the “bureaucracy” knows what to do. They don’t need a politician getting in the way and getting photo ops.

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I’m optimistic, because either it works, and it splits the GOP vote, which makes it easier for Democrats to be elected. Or it doesn’t work, and it costs Musk and others massive amounts of money for no real purpose.

Both those scenarios are good, and they’re the only 2 realistic scenarios I think could happen.

Ted Cruz is a dick, but really, what is he actually going to accomplish by being there? I completely get that in the modern media world, a politician needs to be seen at the disaster site. They need to have their picture taken next to the heavy machinery, and talking with actual people doing the disaster relief work (ideally not while wearing goofy white boots).

But, really, I would assume that his presence will just interfere with the work. Maybe he could be useful in his office, answering phones from concerned people, coordinating longer-term plans. But, I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before we see him in jeans at a disaster site because… that’s important.

If Musk wanted to make an impact with his new political party, he should go after Cruz’s seat. Nobody likes Cruz, even in his own party, but Texans won’t vote for a democrat.

Ultimately, I hope his new party splits the GOP vote, but for that to happen they have to have a decent chance to win a few seats.