Elon Musk and his DOGE staff facing drug tests under a proposed Democrat bill has sparked a firestorm of debate. The idea itself seems straightforward enough – if standard employment practices include drug testing for many jobs, why should those working in positions of power be exempt? This is particularly relevant given concerns about the fitness for office of individuals in positions of significant influence.
The sheer volume of public discourse surrounding the potential for drug use among high-profile individuals, including Mr. Musk himself, is undeniable. Many believe that regular drug testing could be a measure to ensure individuals handling sensitive information and making critical decisions are operating at their best.… Continue reading
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A new Democratic ad campaign targets Elon Musk, highlighting his controversial straight-arm salute and feud with Senator Mark Kelly. The ad, released by 314 Action, criticizes Musk for allegedly firing veterans, accepting government funding, and insulting Senator Kelly, a Navy veteran and former astronaut. The campaign will run in key battleground states with Veterans Affairs hospitals, aiming to leverage Musk’s recent failed attempt to influence the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. The ad concludes with a call to “fire Elon Musk,” directly linking his actions to his perceived lack of accountability.
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Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, the most expensive in state history, saw Judge Susan Crawford defeat her opponent, Brad Schimel, by a significant margin. Despite millions spent by Elon Musk and affiliated groups supporting Schimel, Crawford secured a victory, maintaining the court’s liberal majority. The election boasted record turnout, fueled by significant outside spending from both sides. A concurrent Republican-backed voter ID constitutional amendment also passed, suggesting voters may have split their ballots.
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Elon Musk’s America PAC removed a video of $1 million giveaway winner Ekaterina Deistler after she stated the money was partly for voting in a Wisconsin Supreme Court race. A revised video, omitting the reference to voting, was subsequently released. Experts suggest this alteration reflects attempts to avoid accusations of violating state bribery statutes, related to Musk’s substantial spending in support of a conservative Supreme Court candidate. The initial video’s removal and subsequent re-edit underscore concerns about the legality of Musk’s actions.
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Despite Elon Musk’s record-breaking $25 million investment in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election—the largest sum ever spent in a state supreme court race—his preferred candidate, Brad Schimel, lost to Democratic-backed Susan Crawford. This outcome maintains a 4-3 liberal majority on the court. The election, attracting national attention as a key swing-state contest, served as a referendum on the influence of Musk and Trump in down-ballot races. The Wisconsin Supreme Court will now face critical decisions on issues including abortion, redistricting, and union rights.
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Susan Crawford secured a victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, maintaining a liberal 4-3 majority and defying Elon Musk’s multi-million dollar campaign against her. The intensely competitive race, the most expensive state Supreme Court election in U.S. history, saw Democrats successfully frame Musk as the antagonist, contrasting his influence with Crawford’s commitment to justice. This win ensures liberal control over upcoming crucial cases concerning abortion rights, collective bargaining, and redistricting. The outcome also marks a setback for Donald Trump, who endorsed Crawford’s opponent.
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The liberal candidate’s victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race is a significant rebuke to both Donald Trump and Elon Musk, a development that’s sent ripples of excitement and relief across a considerable segment of the population. This win feels particularly potent because it directly counters the influence of powerful figures who have been actively involved in shaping the political landscape.
The margin of victory, a landslide by most accounts, suggests a stronger rejection of the tactics employed by these figures than many had anticipated. This outcome casts serious doubt on the effectiveness of their efforts, and even suggests that those efforts may have backfired.… Continue reading
Elon Musk’s America PAC held a rally in Green Bay, awarding two $1 million checks to petition signers, ostensibly to boost voter turnout in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. This action, mirroring similar efforts in prior elections, is viewed by some as a potentially illegal attempt to buy votes by incentivizing petition signing and offering further financial rewards for supporting his preferred candidate, Brad Schimel. The winners’ affiliations raise questions about the selection process, given one winner’s connection to a major Republican donor and the other’s role with the Wisconsin College Republicans. This strategy aims to influence the close election between Schimel and Susan Crawford.
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A fire destroyed at least 17 Teslas at a Rome dealership, with investigations underway to determine the cause, including the possibility of arson. This incident follows recent waves of Tesla vandalism across Italy, featuring anti-Musk and anti-Trump graffiti, and another dealership fire a week prior. Police are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing dealership owners. The incidents in Italy coincide with similar reports of vandalism and protests targeting Tesla in other countries, including France and the United States.
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