Musk’s power over Republicans has an eerie historical parallel The specter of voters whipped into a frenzy by an outsider with a megaphone is not new to Republican politicians.

flip.it/MOKfbcElon Musk as the new Limbaugh? Except instead of talk radio populism, he’s got billions, a social media empire, and a knack for chaos. The GOP better buckle up—it's 'SpaceX' politics, but there's no escape velocity. #MuskPowerTrip #GOPMegaphone #BoughtNotBuilt