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Musk's $12M Bet Fails; Liberals Hold Supreme Court

4/2/2025

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Elon Musk's $12 million gamble on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race ended in disappointment as liberal Judge Susan Crawford emerged victorious, preserving a liberal majority. This setback sends shockwaves through Republican ranks, threatening their grip on future congressional maps and elections. Voter discontent with Musk's meddling and the DOGE office's budget cuts further complicate GOP plans ahead.

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Elon Musk's $12 million gamble on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race ended in disappointment as liberal Judge Susan Crawford emerged victorious, preserving a liberal majority. This setback sends shockwaves through Republican ranks, threatening their grip on future congressional maps and elections. Voter discontent with Musk's meddling and the DOGE office's budget cuts further complicate GOP plans ahead.