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Elon Musk's announcement of a new political party in the US, dubbed the America Party, has already garnered interest and potential support from influential figures. Musk's declaration on X that the America Party would offer "independence from the two-party system" has sparked responses from billionaire Mark Cuban and investment banker Anthony Scaramucci, who have both expressed possible next steps. Cuban, celebrating Musk's party announcement, stated that he works with the Center for Competitive Democracy, which could help Musk's party get on ballots. In a response on X, Cuban mentioned that he collaborates with @voterchoice, an organization that helps parties get on ballots, as part of their mission. Scaramucci, previously the White House communications director in 2017 during Trump's first term, has also expressed interest in discussing the America Party further. Scaramucci, who has since shifted political allegiance, supported Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential campaigns. The responses from Cuban and Scaramucci come as no surprise, given their past political leanings. Cuban previously supported Kamala Harris and was even considered a potential running mate, while Scaramucci has crossed the political aisle after being dismissed from his role in Trump's administration. Musk's vision for the America Party, as outlined on X, aims to focus on winning "two or three Senate seats and eight to 10 House districts." However, it remains unclear whether Musk has officially filed the necessary paperwork to establish the America Party. The latest Federal Election Commission filings show several documents referencing Musk's new party, but their authenticity is questionable, especially given the presence of apparent joke filings, such as the "American Meme Party," "The Diddy Party," and "The DOGE Party."