Elon Musk recently conducted a poll on X to gauge the political leanings of its users, garnering over 1.4 million responses.

What Happened: On Saturday, Musk posted a poll on his X account, asking his followers in the U.S. to identify their political affiliations.

The options provided were Democrat, Republican, and Independent. The poll, which is still open, has already received more than 1.4 million votes.

The preliminary results show a significant lean towards the Republican Party, with 49.8% of respondents identifying as such. Independents follow closely behind at 35.3%, while Democrats trail at 14.9%.

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Why It Matters: Musk’s poll provides an interesting snapshot of the current political climate in the U.S. The high participation rate suggests a high level of political engagement among Musk’s followers, who are likely to be tech-savvy and forward-thinking individuals.

The results so far indicate a shift towards the GOP, which could have implications for future elections and policy decisions.

It’s worth noting that Twitter polls are not scientific and the results should be taken with a grain of caution. However, they can provide valuable insights into the sentiments of a specific demographic, in this case, followers of Elon Musk.

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