Elon Musk accused George Soros of sending operatives to a Wisconsin event where Musk distributed $1 million checks to voters supporting conservative Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel. This action, heavily criticized online, mirrors accusations conservatives level against Soros regarding election influence. Musk’s contribution of nearly $20 million to Schimel dwarfs Soros’s $2 million contribution to Schimel’s opponent. Critics highlighted the irony of Musk’s accusations, given his own substantial spending in elections, prompting widespread accusations of hypocrisy on social media.
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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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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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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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The Wisconsin Democratic Party chair has leveled a serious accusation against Elon Musk, alleging that the tech mogul engaged in illegal activities during the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race. The accusation centers around Musk’s offer of $1 million to voters who supported Republican candidate Brad Schimel. This alleged action is described as a blatant felony, a direct violation of election laws prohibiting the offering of money in exchange for votes.
The claim is that Musk’s actions constitute election bribery, a clear violation of Wisconsin state statute. This statute specifically prohibits offering anything of value, including any amount of money exceeding $1, to influence a voter’s decision.… Continue reading
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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Elon Musk’s America PAC is heavily funding Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election, donating $1 million to a petition signer and offering further incentives to sway the race in favor of Republican Judge Brad Schimel. This effort, which includes a substantial investment exceeding $20 million, is part of Musk’s broader campaign against “activist judges” and comes amid Tesla’s legal battle with the state. The election is considered a significant test of political power, with both Musk and Trump actively supporting Schimel against Democratic opponent Susan Crawford. The outcome will determine party control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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Elon Musk’s America PAC is spending over $14 million in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, offering $100 to registered voters who sign a petition opposing “activist judges.” This tactic, similar to one used in the 2020 presidential election, skirts legal lines regarding payment for voting, prompting debate among election law experts. The April 1st election will determine the court’s majority and impact rulings on abortion, unions, and gerrymandering. The race, already exceeding $76 million in spending, features significant contributions from both conservative and liberal mega-donors, targeting voters through the collected petition information.
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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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