Vote Buying

Musk’s Wisconsin Vote Giveaway: Illegal Bribery or Legal Lottery?

Elon Musk’s recent offer of a $1 million lottery to anyone who voted in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race appears to directly violate Wisconsin’s laws against vote buying. This isn’t a subtle or indirect influence; it’s a blatant attempt to incentivize participation in the election with a substantial monetary reward. The sheer scale of the prize, coupled with the lack of any stated requirement to vote for a specific candidate, raises serious questions about the legality and ethical implications of his actions.

The concern isn’t merely about the potential for widespread abuse. The act itself appears to be a clear violation of established statutes designed to prevent the distortion of electoral processes through bribery or similar inducements.… Continue reading

Musk Accused of Illegally Buying Votes in Supreme Court Race

Numerous Canadians and other foreign nationals face arbitrary detention and deportation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including recent incidents involving a Canadian actress and several European travelers. These detentions, ranging from unfounded accusations to visa errors, have prompted calls for Canadians to avoid U.S. travel. The strained U.S.-Canada relationship, further complicated by President Trump’s rhetoric, exacerbates this situation. This escalating tension underscores the urgent need for Canadian government intervention to protect its citizens’ rights.

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Musk Group Accused of Bribing Wisconsin Voters

America PAC, funded by Elon Musk, is offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition opposing “activist judges” in the upcoming state Supreme Court election. This follows a similar initiative last year in key states and comes just two weeks before the April 1st election, a race that will determine the court’s ideological balance. The offer, criticized by the Democratic candidate’s campaign as vote-buying, mirrors a previous effort by the PAC to incentivize petition signing in several battleground states during the 2022 midterm elections. A legal challenge to a similar program in Pennsylvania was unsuccessful.

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