Staff Reports
Wisconsin is once again at the center of the political universe, as voters prepare to hit the polls to fill a crucial seat on the state’s Supreme Court. This contest is about much more than just a judicial appointment; it’s a battleground for the future of congressional redistricting and the broader implications for elections nationwide. On one side is Susan Crawford, a former official from the Obama administration, while former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel represents the resistance against liberal judicial activism. Given Wisconsin’s status as a swing state, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
In an unexpected twist, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who has taken the reins of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, recently hosted a town hall in Green Bay to galvanize support for Schimel. In true Musk style, he rolled out a unique initiative encouraging voters to recruit their friends and family to support Schimel. The catch? They could earn cash for their efforts, specifically $20 for each person recruited. Musk promoted the idea that with the right motivation, any aspiring Wisconsin voter could make over a grand in a single day just by spreading the word about Schimel and voting. Who knew democracy could be so profitable?
🚨 JUST IN: Elon Musk launches GET OUT THE VOTE operation for Tuesday's Wisconsin Supreme Court race in support of Brad Schimel.
This is a PAID get out the vote – $20 for each person you recruit.
AND – that voter themselves can get $20 if they submit a photo near the polling… pic.twitter.com/IQAYI5iNFm
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 31, 2025
The buzz surrounding Musk’s initiative has certainly ignited excitement among Trump supporters. Republican Senator Jon Johnson, a strong advocate for Schimel, emphasized the urgency of the situation by calling on the 1.7 million Wisconsinites who backed Trump during the last election to rise up and ensure Schimel’s victory. The senator warned that a liberal court would threaten Republican control by redistricting House seats, projecting a dystopian future where he could find himself embroiled in yet another presidential impeachment trial. No one wants that, so voting for Schimel has never felt more pressing.
Senator Johnson’s impassioned appeals don’t stop at merely urging voters to show up; he’s rallying the troops with a grassroots call to action. His mantra echoes loudly: talk to everyone, from family and friends to acquaintances, ensuring a massive turnout at the polls. The senator believes that if even a fraction of Trump’s supporters show up, Schimel could secure victory and restore sanity to what many see as a rogue court. In his view, today’s election isn’t just a matter of winning a seat; it could very well be the bulwark against a tidal wave of leftist policy changes.
Meanwhile, Schimel himself has been laying down the law, emphasizing the need for an impartial Supreme Court that doesn’t play by the liberal playbook. He’s not mincing words about the importance of voter turnout, stating clearly that if at least 60% of Trump voters cast their ballots for him, victory is all but certain. It’s a simple yet powerful proposition that underscores the impact this election will have not just in Wisconsin, but on the national stage as well. Buckle up; the results from this hotly contested race are bound to resonate for years to come.
