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Elon Musk, Wisconsin and GOP

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ABC News |
Democrats are working quickly to capitalize on Crawford’s victory and portray Musk as a liability for Trump and the Republican Party.
The New York Times |
Mr. Musk has become, for better or worse, an essential component of both Mr. Trump’s political operation and the broader Republican Party apparatus.
BBC |
President Donald Trump's billionaire adviser Elon Musk was a prominent fundraiser in the campaign, and was the subject of attack ads aired by Crawford's supporters.

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Rachel Maddow mocks Musk after GOP’s Wisconsin election loss, says locals gave him 'one-finger salute'
MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow claimed that a liberal candidate winning Wisconsin Supreme Court election was a referendum on President Trump and his senior adviser Elon Musk.
Musk still plans a major role in midterm elections despite loss in Wisconsin: Sources
Elon Musk looked to downplay Tuesday's major election defeat in Wisconsin -- leaving many to question Musk's influence and whether he could be a political liability.
Elon Musk's Massive Spending 'Insulted' Wisconsin, Blamed For GOP Loss
Musk spent over $25 million supporting GOP-backed Brad Schimel in the race against the Democrat's pick, Susan Crawford, and personally visited the state to support him, but analysts told Newsweek that the influx of money and influence from the White House "insulted" voters, and Crawford was elected.
For Trump, Musk Is a Scapegoat and a Liability. But for Now, He’s Still Useful.
Elon Musk made himself the face of a humiliating political defeat in Wisconsin on Tuesday night. He’s rubbed cabinet members the wrong way and alienated several advisers close to President Trump. Republican lawmakers face angry questions about Mr.
Liberal wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election in setback for Trump, Musk
Crawford's win maintains 4-3 liberal majority in Wisconsin Supreme Court Musk spent over $21 million supporting conservative candidate who lost Wisconsin court could rule on voting rights, abortion, and union laws Republicans win two special elections for U.
Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority
The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday, touting her victory as a win against powerful interests and cementing a liberal majority for at least three more years.
Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin race in setback for Elon Musk
Elon Musk was a prominent fundraiser in the campaign, and was the subject of attack ads aired by Crawford's supporters.
Democrats Show a Pulse: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections
Energized against the new Trump era, and against Elon Musk, Democrats pulled off a crucial judicial victory in Wisconsin and cut into Republican margins in two Florida congressional races.
Elon Musk fans GOP anxiety with off-year election performance
"Elon's definitely on the hot seat," one veteran Republican campaign strategist with close ties to the White House told the Washington Examiner on Wednesday.

Elon Musk can't buy Wisconsin Supreme Court seat

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USA TODAY |
Susan Crawford's convincing victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday night — especially because it was in the face of billionaire Elon Musk's mega-dollar backing of her conservative rival,...
HuffPost |
The election was already important for the people of Wisconsin: It could’ve changed whether the state protects abortion rights and whether the vote gerrymandered congressional districts.

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Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert weigh in on Wisconsin Supreme Court election — and Elon Musk
Susan Crawford's convincing victory — and Elon Musk's role in the race — provided plenty of fodder for TV's late-night comedians Wednesday night.
Democrats’ win in Wisconsin court race also is a big loss for Elon Musk
The billionaire supporter of President Donald Trump and his affiliated groups spent more than $21 million supporting the conservative in the race in hopes of breaking liberals' 4-3 majority on the court.
Elon Musk Reacts To Losing Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
Judge Susan Crawford defeated conservative-backed candidate Brad Schimel for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court despite Musk pouring millions into the race.
Elon Musk’s $20 Million Play In Wisconsin Might’ve Bought His Own Pink Slip
Elon Musk wanted Tuesday night’s Supreme Court election in Wisconsin to be a very big deal. He spent at least $20 million of his own money on the race, paying for both an extensive ground game aimed at low-propensity conservative voters and for television ads.
Musk could be headed for a Washington exit after turbulent times at Trump’s DOGE
DOGE’s days appear to be numbered. Elon Musk recently suggested that he will be done with his work in the near future.
Trump and GOP Confront Elon Musk Quandary After Wisconsin Defeat
Wisconsin voters rejected an all-out blitz by the billionaire to get a conservative on the state’s supreme court.
Elon Musk’s rough week: A Wisconsin Supreme Court loss, Tesla sales plunge and reports he may soon leave role in Trump White House
Susan Crawford, a liberal, won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, easily defeating her Musk-backed conservative challenger, Brad Schimel, in a race Musk said “might decide the future of America and Western civilization.”
Stephen Colbert Gleefully Burns Elon Musk With 'Terrible News' About His Influence
Crawford won by 10 percentage points in a state known for extremely close elections, despite Musk’s attempts to use his cash to swing the election. “Musk didn’t just lose,” Colbert gloated. “He got crushed.”
Elon Musk's wild day: A big loss in Wisconsin, awful Tesla numbers, and then a stock surge
Tesla reported first-quarter deliveries were well below analysts' estimates. Shares in Musk's signature company are down roughly 30% this year.Musk chose this path himself. He has enthusiastically touted the White House DOGE office,
Musk sent packing in Wisconsin: Darcy cartoon
Elon Musk wore a 'cheesehead' while trying to buy votes in Green Bay, Wisconsin. But Green Bay voters decided they had enough of moldy Musk and sent him packing after electing his opponent in a landslide to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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