Summary

Elon Musk’s $20M push for conservative Brad Schimel in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race failed, with liberal Susan Crawford winning by 10 points.

Democrats centered their campaign on opposing Musk, whose government role and DOGE cuts have become a potent rallying point.

Republicans’ underperformance in Wisconsin and Florida has heightened fears about Musk’s impact on the party ahead of the New Jersey and Virginia governor races and the 2026 midterms.

Trump, while not distancing himself, acknowledged Musk’s government stint may end after 130 days. Republicans now face a dilemma: Musk brings cash but may damage their brand.

  • octopus_ink@slrpnk.netEnglish
    18·
    1 day ago

    Republicans now face a dilemma: Musk brings cash but may damage their brand.

    LOL. Their otherwise shining, untarnished brand.

    • limer@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      3·
      22 hours ago

      It’s still slanting news as the business as normal, both sides approach, that was so common up to recently.

      It stands out now ; very noticeable