Susan Crawford has won the open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, maintaining the court's 4-3 liberal majority according to Decision Desk HQ. Key points:
Crawford (Dane County circuit court judge) defeated Brad Schimel (former GOP state attorney general)
She replaces retiring liberal justice Ann Walsh Bradley
This represents a significant setback for Elon Musk, whose America PAC spent over $12 million supporting Schimel
Musk personally campaigned in Wisconsin, distributing $1 million checks to voters who signed his petition against "activist judges"
President Trump actively endorsed Schimel and encouraged voter turnout
Wisconsin Republicans missed an opportunity to regain a conservative majority on the court after losing it in 2023
The race broke previous fundraising records by tens of millions of dollars
This election is viewed as the first major referendum on Trump's second term as president
Best news I've heard all day. Sorry I missed the live earlier, I did try to listen this morning but I was editing and had to disconnect because I couldn't concentrate on what I was supposed to be doing. I'm working from home today and the temptation was too great 😂 then I had to work late so missed the evening one.
Thanks so much for the good news, Wendy. We sure can use it right about now.
TWELVE MILLIONS DOLLARS, ELON. What the rest of the world could have done, saved lives, housed the homeless, give Veterans bonus instead of cuts..so much good just gone.