Breaking News: Susan Crawford, a liberal judge, won a pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court seat despite $25 million in spending by Elon Musk on her opponent. https://nyti.ms/4jbwPWD
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Don’t try to buy us, don’t play us for stupid while hurting our children, our veterans, our seniors, our standing on the world stage. And for God’s sake, get our cheesehead off your greasy head. #Wisconsin
Hey @nytimes.com
- I won't share this post because you called Crawford "a liberal judge". NO - she is an unbiased, "normal" judge. A stark difference to the right-wing judges who are blatant political operatives. If you ever stop with your right-wing bias, I will become a subscriber again.
This election should show Congressional Republicans who are so afraid of being “primaried” with Trump loyalists, backed by Musk’s $$$, to the point of being held 100% hostage to Trump’s agenda… that they should actually be scared of their Democratic opponents.
This was a general election, not a primary, and race was always Crawford's to win, because of the Dane County liberal voting juggernaut. She is currently underperforming Protasiewicz's win in April 2023 and Karofsky in April 2021, so Musk (or someone) did appear to have an impact for Schimel
May I offer a more durable bubble to take into next year's midterms? WI is the quintessential purple state - President differential < 1% in all but 2 (Obama) of last 7 elections. But House is 6-2 GOP because of gerrymander. Only WI SC can fix that. So if they do, that is -2 GOP house seats
We needed this! Thank you #Wisconsin for defending democracy in the face of extremism. #countryoverparty #iLoveMyCountry 🇺🇸
#DefendOurDemocracy #SusanCrawford
This is my nomination for "Best Headline of the Month."
“Today, Wisconsinites fended off an unprecedented attack on our democracy, our fair elections and our Supreme Court,”
Yes you did Wisconsin. Well done.
I wish the NYT would stop with the labeling of judges as “liberal” or “conservative”. In addition to being inaccurate (the “conservative” ones are actually post-bellum immigrants, like Trump himself), it’s lazy, reductionist journalism. Describe the judge’s training, experience, & rulings.
Indeed, she is a judge, that's it. The press takes many shortcuts when talking about progressive persons...not so much for the conservatives though. There should be a few shortcuts when talking about lies, theft, genocide, incompetence...but no instead : "Here's what to know...blah...blah"
Tried buying his way through and it backfired lol. No refunds dickhead. On a serious note though something should happen because that shit was super illegal. And he was super open about it
Elon’s on quite a losing streak. Tesla has lost 700 billion in value, X is constantly hacked, xAI overpaid 3 times more than X was worth, Space X rockets still blow up, and his ex is telling the world what a deadbeat dad he is. And now Susan Crawford can keep him from selling cars direct to buyers
Justices are routinely referred to as either Liberal or Conservative. It's about their legal perspective. Not the same as political affiliation. That's why it's not listed on ballots. 👍
Maybe he was right. Maybe it is human destiny.
I think Wisconsites were seeing it from a legal perspective. Liberal justices have the majority until '28. A lot of things were on the chopping block for folks. I think Musk and Trump made it clear they needed to protect themselves. It's a good sign.
Such a relief, especially since it took @wisdems.bsky.social WAY too long to make the race a referendum on Musk. So glad they finally did (their ads up until a month ago were literally ones that just said "Brad is bad")
YES!!! Thank you Wisconsin!!! For standing up for democracy and not letting the wealthy think they can BUY this country! Still more work to do tho!!! A victory to celebrate!!!
We need to use this win as a rally to keep the momentum going and for future wins! I purpose we start using hashtag #ItStartsWithWisconsin FOR ALL FUTURE WINS TO SEND tRump and MuskRat the message!!!
Stop politicizing? Tell that to Musk who shelled out $25M for this loss. When you have a billionaire trying to interfere with an election at that level, it’s goddamn political.
Don’t worry I live in WI I am well aware of the stunts pulled here. Crying about NYT being political, over a political topic, in a political race, is a bit much.
Everyone keeps saying it's a "liberal majority."
Idk Crawford but let's look at SCOTUS' on Dobbs:
It is wildly liberal (non traditional) to cite anti witchcraft law from the 1600s as the basis of 21st century law.
It is also wildly un-American for SCOTUS to decide the POTUS has absolute immunity.
Congratulations! I didn't think a judge being elected in Wisconsin would bring me any joy, but it is indeed good news in all that shit show. It also shows Musk that people just don't like what he is doing and especially not who he is.
Crawford currently is outperforming incumbent school superintendent Underly by 2%. Underly-Kinser was a lot like Crawford-Schimel, nonpartisan but backed by parties. So all Elon's money underperformed a roughly comparable statewide race
There was a reason Schimel didn't go to Elon's Sunday rally
Friendly Brit here, you do & it’s good. But much of the work has to be done on the ground. Speak you to your friends, relatives & colleagues at work. Spot the quiet ones & make sure they are fully aware of the consequences of Trump’s (& Musks) decision making.
Agree, liberal isn’t a bad word…I’m liberal…just hate it when that’s the label given to a judge who’s history…as I read it…is to rule justly and in measured ways based upon the law…not ideology…unlike the MAGA judges who objectively pretzel themselves and the law to achieve ideological outcomes.
Totally and you have a very valid point BUT NYT is known for being liberal leaning. I think she is just relatively bland so there isn’t a ton to say about her and the controversy is what sparks interest. I’m glad she’s hear and I’m confident she will do right by us…or we will be on her a$$!
I wonder how many news organizations are going to mention the "oligarchs" of George Soros and IL Gov. Pritzker (of the Pritzker banking family) funding Crawford!?!?
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- I won't share this post because you called Crawford "a liberal judge". NO - she is an unbiased, "normal" judge. A stark difference to the right-wing judges who are blatant political operatives. If you ever stop with your right-wing bias, I will become a subscriber again.
May I offer a more durable bubble to take into next year's midterms? WI is the quintessential purple state - President differential < 1% in all but 2 (Obama) of last 7 elections. But House is 6-2 GOP because of gerrymander. Only WI SC can fix that. So if they do, that is -2 GOP house seats
Fun fact: the similarities go beyond %s. These are three liberal-leaning female judges defeating three pro-abortion, Trump endorsed men
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“Today, Wisconsinites fended off an unprecedented attack on our democracy, our fair elections and our Supreme Court,”
Yes you did Wisconsin. Well done.
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Votes matter!!
Do you think this was about legal perspective for the gerrymandered state? Do you think this was routine?
I think Wisconsites were seeing it from a legal perspective. Liberal justices have the majority until '28. A lot of things were on the chopping block for folks. I think Musk and Trump made it clear they needed to protect themselves. It's a good sign.
Susan Crawford won her election.
A middle finger to millions from Elon.
High turnout clenched the outcome.
Money can’t beat the democracy drum!
Everything you try and do from now until forever we will be there to destroy you.
Losing is all you are going to do from now until forever.
No mercy.
No forgiveness.
#TeslaTakedown
The American taxpayer paid for everything!
We work together for Democracy!!!
Each one of us will in each states elections!
Take your money and
shove it you jackass.
Project 2025 must be destroyed. Demolished. Wiped from the face of the earth.
"He who acts to save his country from tyranny, domestic terrorism, Project 2025, and radical right wing criminals, violates no laws.”
PS: Message from Sen. Adam Schiff to the authoritarian MAGA administration 👉🏼
“No You Can’t Trample the Rights of the American People” ‼️
She's a "JUDGE" who favors abortion rights, fair districting.
Trump politicizes EVERYTHING, which is why we don't need the NYT doing it too.
And you're right, Sissy-SpaceX is a fucking un-elected political monster. But dick-cheese wasn't popular in WI tonight!
https://www.thedailybeast.com/elon-musk-pulls-lame-stunt-on-wisconsin-stage-as-he-hands-out-millions/?
I'm not the one ululating over someone's tweet!
Anyway, good job WI !!!
Idk Crawford but let's look at SCOTUS' on Dobbs:
It is wildly liberal (non traditional) to cite anti witchcraft law from the 1600s as the basis of 21st century law.
It is also wildly un-American for SCOTUS to decide the POTUS has absolute immunity.
There was a reason Schimel didn't go to Elon's Sunday rally
elon. eat a
Muxmobile. and
mind the Heartburn.
Imagine losing $25 million trying to make America worse again.