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Why Is Elon Musk Trying to Buy a Wisconsin Supreme Court Seat?

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), is reportedly pouring money into a campaign to unseat Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz.

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1 year ago

April 1, 2025

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By Stacy M. Brown
BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), is reportedly pouring money into a campaign to unseat Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz. According to a New Yorker investigation, the move appears to be part of a broader effort by conservative interests to tilt the ideological balance of key state courts ahead of the 2024 election. Wisconsin’s Supreme Court currently holds a 4-3 liberal majority. That balance could be jeopardized if Musk-backed operatives succeed in their push. Last year, Protasiewicz won her seat in a nationally watched race that saw record spending and turnout. Her win flipped the court’s ideological control after 15 years of conservative dominance.

Musk and others appear to be focused on redistricting. Soon after taking the bench, Protasiewicz and her liberal colleagues struck down the state’s heavily gerrymandered legislative maps. In response, Republican lawmakers began threatening to impeach her despite her decisive win by 11 percentage points. The New Yorker revealed that Musk is backing a coalition of far-right influencers and activists who aim to sway future Wisconsin elections by influencing the state’s high court. One such figure is Christopher Rufo, a conservative activist known for his crusade against diversity and inclusion programs. Rufo is reportedly working with others to develop a long-term plan to shape judicial outcomes in key battleground states. Though rarely stated outright, race may also be a motivating factor in these efforts. Several of the groups and individuals involved have targeted racial justice programs, equity initiatives, and policies that benefit Black communities. The push to dismantle DEI, undermine affirmative action, and redraw voting districts has consistently resulted in reduced political power for communities of color.

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court plays an outsized role in determining voting laws, redistricting, and potentially election outcomes. With a deadlocked state government, the court often serves as the final arbiter on matters like ballot access and election certification—raising concerns about outside influence. Rufo’s connection to Musk traces back to their shared presence on X, where they have frequently interacted. Musk has elevated Rufo’s posts and promoted his messaging, even while denying direct coordination. However, internal communications obtained by The New Yorker show a clearer pattern of collaboration, including a Musk-funded initiative to provide financial backing for Wisconsin-based conservative judicial campaigns. In a state where razor-thin margins decide presidential races, the makeup of the court could have major implications for the 2024 election. Wisconsin was one of the decisive states in both the 2016 and 2020 presidential contests.

The latest effort to shift the court’s composition highlights how billionaires and political operatives are focusing on once-relatively obscure judicial races. These races are now considered critical battlegrounds in national power struggles over voting rights, gerrymandering, and democracy itself. As Protasiewicz told The New Yorker, “The voters elected me. They knew exactly who I was. And they made their choice.”

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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The Complete Negotiation Framework — Every Stage, Every Tactic, Every Win

Master the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework with Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt. Learn every stage, tactic, and win!
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Negotiation framework stages, tactics, and winning strategies from AutoNetwork

Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt deliver the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework in Episode 8 of The Color of Our Money Is Green. This episode covers the three foundations of every effective negotiation, the full seven-stage negotiation sequence with exact language for every stage, and five of the most common dealership tactics with the specific response each one requires.
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Stay toasty in the CX-90! Plush Nappa leather, heated/ventilated seats, and a memory-equipped heated steering wheel deliver ultimate luxury.
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Mazda CX-90 interior with heated seats offering premium comfort.

Experience ultimate comfort in the CX-90. Nappa leather, heated/ventilated seats, 8-way power adjustments, and memory settings for both front passengers. The heated steering wheel with memory tilt/telescope adds premium convenience.

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