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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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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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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Elon Musk, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, awarded $1 million to two voters, designating them spokespeople for his political group. This action is part of a significant financial investment exceeding $20 million to support conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel in a crucial election impacting the court’s ideological balance. The election is viewed as vital by Musk and others for its potential influence on redistricting, and subsequently, the composition of the U.S. House of Representatives. A last-minute legal challenge to Musk’s actions was rejected by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, allowing the distribution of funds to proceed. The election’s outcome holds considerable weight for future rulings on pivotal issues such as abortion rights and voting rules.
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s recent decision to reject an attempt to block Elon Musk’s $1 million giveaway has sparked a firestorm of controversy. The ruling, which allows Musk’s substantial financial contributions to proceed, has left many questioning the integrity of the electoral process and the influence of wealth in politics. The sheer scale of the donation – a million dollars – is staggering in its potential impact on a local election, leaving many feeling that the playing field has been tilted dramatically.
The court’s decision has ignited a wave of outrage among those who see it as a blatant endorsement of election interference.… Continue reading
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is suing Elon Musk to prevent a planned $2 million payout to Wisconsin Supreme Court election voters. Musk initially offered the money as a reward for voting, then revised the offer to two “spokesmen” for his super PAC’s anti-“activist judge” petition, limiting attendance to petition signers. This action follows Musk’s substantial financial contributions to the Wisconsin Republican Party and his super PAC, America PAC, which has spent over $12 million in the election. The lawsuit cites violations of Wisconsin law, referencing a similar, but ultimately successful, legal challenge in Pennsylvania last year.
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A Wisconsin appeals court rejected Attorney General Josh Kaul’s attempt to halt Elon Musk’s plan to distribute $1 million checks to two Wisconsin voters at a Sunday rally, two days before a pivotal Supreme Court election. Musk’s actions, which include offering additional payments for petition signatures, are alleged to violate state law prohibiting payments to voters in exchange for their votes. This high-stakes election, heavily funded by both Musk and Democratic donors, will decide the court’s ideological balance and influence rulings on crucial issues like abortion rights and voting regulations. The court’s decision allows Musk’s planned giveaway to proceed.
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Following a lawsuit, newly released records reveal South Dakota spent over $150,000 on former Governor Kristi Noem’s travel, much of which was unrelated to state business and included trips for political events and personal activities. These expenses, totaling over $640,000 during her tenure, sparked outrage among state Republicans, who criticized the use of taxpayer funds for personal gain. While Noem’s office claims security costs were justified, critics argue that campaign funds should have covered expenses tied to her political ambitions. The lack of transparency surrounding these expenditures has raised concerns about South Dakota’s relatively lax disclosure requirements for gubernatorial travel.
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Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit to prevent Elon Musk from distributing $2 million to two voters before the state’s Supreme Court election, alleging this constitutes an illegal attempt to buy votes and violates state election laws. Musk, through his America PAC, claims the money is for “spokespeople” promoting a petition against “activist judges,” which offers additional financial incentives for participation. This election is highly contested, with national implications and record-breaking fundraising, shaping the court’s future ideological balance. The lawsuit highlights concerns over the fairness and integrity of the election process.
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Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking to prevent Elon Musk from distributing $1 million in funds to voters before the state’s upcoming Supreme Court election. The lawsuit aims to halt the distribution, citing concerns about potential election interference. The action comes less than a week before the crucial election. The attorney general argues Musk’s actions could violate campaign finance laws.
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