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Wisconsin Dems Launch $1M Ad Attack on Schimel, Musk

3/6/2025

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The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has kicked off a bold ad campaign, investing seven figures to connect Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel with the controversial figure of Elon Musk. The ads, urging support for Susan Crawford, highlight concerns over Musk's influence in the election. Schimel's team, however, calls the campaign hypocritical, pointing to Crawford's own wealthy donor connections.

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The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has kicked off a bold ad campaign, investing seven figures to connect Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel with the controversial figure of Elon Musk. The ads, urging support for Susan Crawford, highlight concerns over Musk's influence in the election. Schimel's team, however, calls the campaign hypocritical, pointing to Crawford's own wealthy donor connections.