The Democratic National Committee launched an ad targeting Elon Musk for injecting money into the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. The race is between conservative candidate Brad Schimel and liberal opponent Susan Crawford, with support from Trump and Obama respectively.
Key Points
DNC ad buy targets Elon Musk for his financial support of conservative candidate Brad Schimel
Race between Schimel and liberal opponent Susan Crawford seen as crucial for state Supreme Court
Trump and Musk support Schimel, while Obama and Democrats back Crawford
Democrats view the race as a test for future elections and messaging strategies
Pros
Highlighting the potential influence of wealthy individuals in state elections
Shedding light on the high stakes and massive spending in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Cons
Potential polarization of the electorate due to high-profile endorsements
Raising questions about the role of money in judicial elections