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Newsweek |
Elon Musk has reacted to Judge Susan Crawford defeating conservative-backed candidate Brad Schimel for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
The New York Times |
Elon Musk has become a valuable heat shield for a president who avoids blame at any cost.
Reuters |
Crawford framed the race as a contest between her and the out-of-state billionaire.

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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.
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 Blamed Wisconsin Supreme Court Result On Billionaire Democratic Spending—But He And Republicans Outspent Them All
Crawford won by approximately 10% of the vote share, even as groups supporting Brad Schimel—including Musk’s America PAC—spent vastly more money.
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.
In Wisconsin court race, megadonor Musk's role helps fuel Democratic turnout
Elon Musk poured millions of dollars into a Wisconsin Supreme Court race and even donned a local cheese-shaped hat at a political rally, only to have his candidate soundly defeated in a race viewed as an early referendum on Donald Trump's presidency.
Wisconsin’s Message for Trump
And they sent a stark message to Republicans in Washington. On Sunday, when Elon Musk parachuted in for a rally that featured $1 million checks for voters, he described the race for state supreme court here in apocalyptic terms.
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.
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.
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.
Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority
The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court has won, defeating President Donald Trump’s endorsed challenger.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election: Susan Crawford Beats Elon Musk-Backed Brad Schimel
L iberal candidate Susan Crawford defeated Elon Musk-backed conservative judge Brad Schimel to preserve a 4-3 liberal majority in the Wisconsin Supreme Court, in a contes
Elon Musk Fails in Attempt to Buy Wisconsin Supreme Court as Judge Susan Crawford Beats Brad Schimel
We go to Madison, Wisconsin, to speak with The Nation's John Nichols about Tuesday's pivotal state Supreme Court election, in which liberal Judge Susan Crawford convincingly defeated conservative candidate Brad Schimel.
Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority despite Elon Musk's millions
In a contest seen as a litmus test of the popularity of the policies of the Trump administration, Crawford defeated Brad Schimel, who was backed by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
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