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Democrats have a new boogeyman in Elon Musk

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Judge Susan Crawford won a pivotal election to maintain liberal control of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court despite a big push from Musk and his millions, while two Republican candidates in Florida won spec...
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Crawford, winner of Tuesday’s race to fill a key seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, was backed by national Democrats and made opposition to Elon Musk a centerpiece of her campaign.
From U.S. News & World Report
The barrage of spending in the race may nearly double the previous record for a single judicial election.
From The New York Times

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Democrats have a new boogeyman in Elon Musk: Takeaways from Tuesday's elections
Republicans also got key reinforcements for their slim House majority at an important moment. And Democrats made gains compared with 2024 in each key race.
Elon Musk Wasted $25M on Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Failure
Despite sinking millions into the Wisconsin race and making it the most expensive state supreme court election ever, Musk failed to get his candidate the win.
'Do you really want Elon Musk to buy the court?' How Dems are campaigning in Wisconsin
Polls are open for key special elections in Florida and Wisconsin. Elon Musk was campaigning in Wisconsin for the Republican candidate and spent a lot of money on the race. Staff writer at The Atlantic Ashley Parker,
Who Is Susan Crawford? Wisconsin Supreme Court Winner Has Fought for Union and Abortion Rights
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford addresses a crowd Saturday, March 29, 2025 at a campaign stop at a field office for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Andy Manis) MADISON,
Liberal Susan Crawford beats Musk-backed candidate in most expensive judicial race in U.S. history
Democrat-endorsed Susan Crawford was elected Tuesday to Wisconsin's Supreme Court, besting Republican Brad Schimel who was backed by the world's richest man, Elon Musk.
Seven takeaways from the elections in Wisconsin and Florida
Wisconsin voters on Tuesday delivered Democrats their biggest jolt since President Donald Trump returned to power, handing liberals a state Supreme Court majority and defying Elon Musk’s record-shattering effort to bolster a conservative Trump acolyte.
Liberal Wins Wisconsin Court Race, Despite Musk’s Millions
Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel for a State Supreme Court seat in a race that shattered spending records and maintained a liberal majority on the court.
A $90m litmus test - Wisconsin court vote becomes referendum on Musk
The priciest judicial contest in US history will indicate voter sentiment towards President Trump's billionaire ally.
Elon Musk gives out $1 million payments to Wisconsin voters after state supreme court refused legal challenge
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.

Elon Musk and DOGE are on ballot tonight

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When asked what would become of DOGE without Musk around, Trump said that when Elon goes, DOGE may go with him.
From Boston Herald
“The deal is no longer merely ‘proposed’ but done,” Howell wrote, “rendering plaintiffs' requested relief moot as to that property.”
From Wired
Plaintiffs had argued the scheme saved Musk "over $200 million" while allegedly harming investors whose shares could have sold at higher prices during the time the supposed scheme was in action.
From Ars Technica

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Trump signals DOGE may close early after Elon Musk’s departure
The end of Elon Musk’s time as a special government employee is apparently drawing near, and his upcoming move away from the Trump administration may also signal the end of DOGE, President Trump
Is Elon Musk nearing the end at DOGE? 'At some point, he'll be going back,' Trump says.
President Trump said he wants to keep Elon Musk at the White House for as Musk is willing to say but suggested his time could be nearing an end.
Elon Musk and DOGE are on the ballot tonight
Elon Musk has been a key focus in the biggest elections since 2024, though he didn't have to be. He might regret his bets.
Federal Judge Allows DOGE to Take Over $500 Million Office Building For Free
It’s the culmination of a weeks-long standoff between Elon Musk’s DOGE team and the United States Institute of Peace.
Elon Musk’s DOGE is undermining the Social Security Administration’s technology and operations, former White House official says
A former White House official says Elon Musk's DOGE is destabilizing the Social Security Administration’s technology and operations, creating widespread access issues for millions of Americans. The agency has faced website crashes and overwhelmed call centers,
DOGE checks? Elon Musk claims ‘progress’ has been made, but says it isn’t his decision
While speaking in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday, Elon Musk was asked whether he had any update on “DOGE checks” being sent out to Americans. He noted that though it is “somewhat up to the Congress and maybe the president as to whether specific checks are cut,
Even Trump may not be able to save Elon Musk from his old tweets
Elon Musk accused the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of launching a purely politically motivated probe into his Twitter purchase. In a letter from his lawyer, Alex Spiro, Musk alleged that the SEC gave him 48 hours to accept a settlement or face fraud charges.
Musk and DOGE make the case for their efficiency, tech work
The DOGE team made statements that have been contradicted by agencies they're working for during a Thursday night interview on FOX.
'This is bananas': DOGE looks to finagle a building the federal government doesn't own
Rachel Maddow updates coverage of Elon Musk's DOGE attacking the U.S. Institute of Peace, despite the organization being an independent non-profit. Now DOGE is looking to take ownership of the USIP headquarters building even though the building does not belong to the federal government.
Trump White House brushes off Wisconsin loss amid warning signs around Musk's role
As Democrats celebrate a battleground-state win in the most expensive judicial campaign in U.S. history, President Donald Trump and the GOP are confronting a worrying early sign about what the intense spotlight on the influence of Elon Musk means for the party.
Donald Trump Hints Elon Musk Will Leave White House ‘At Some Point’
President Donald Trump claims that eventually, Elon Musk, whose so-called Department of Government Efficiency has fired thousands of federal staffers and gutted various agencies in a supposed effort to reduce wasteful public spending, will have to return to his own businesses.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Race: Why Elon Musk And Fellow Billionaires Are Spending Millions On Today’s Election
Wisconsin voters go to the polls Tuesday for the state’s Supreme Court election, which is drawing national attention as billionaire Elon Musk spends millions on the high-stakes race, which could have national implications for House races and the 2028 presidential election—and help Musk-owned Tesla.
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Scoop: House Democrat wants to drug test Musk and DOGE staff
Special government employees would be barred from federal service for a year if they test positive for certain illegal drugs.
Fox News Host Slams Elon Musk With Brutal Billion Dollar Question
The billionaire seemingly dodged Jessica Tarlov's question when asked to provide an "explanation" to the American people.
Elon Musk says his companies are 'suffering' because of his work with the White House
Elon Musk said in an interview that his White House role has been "disadvantageous" for his companies, pointing to recent attacks against Tesla.
Do Tesla’s Woes Signal a Nearing End to DOGE?
Remarks by the president and others by Elon Musk, indicate the Tesla CEO may need to leave DOGE and focus on reversing his company's sliding fortunes.
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