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https://www.pewresearch.org/?attachment_id=179415 (draw your attention to the center of the graphic, Republican vs Democrat, as it relates to who would consider purchasing an EV)

About 3 in 10 Americans would seriously consider buying an electric vehicle - https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/06/27/about-3-i... - June 27, 2024

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The graphic shows that 85% of the addressable market favour party A and 15% party B. My point is that once you strongly align your brand with either party, you alienate a decent chunk of your customers.

If you have to choose, then in this situation choosing A is much better than B, but why alienate any of your customers like this?

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Because Musk cannot help himself emotionally. He cannot quell the desire for more; more power, more control, more status seeking.

https://insideevs.com/news/749741/tesla-ev-buyers-favorabili...