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Elon Musk Offers $100 for Petition Signatures in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

The billionaire backs conservative candidate Brad Schimel with $20 million, raising ethical and legal concerns over financial influence in judicial elections.

  • Musk's organization, America PAC, is offering $100 per signature on a petition opposing 'activist judges' in Wisconsin.
  • The petition asserts that judges should interpret laws as written, without imposing personal or political agendas.
  • Nearly $20 million has been spent by Musk's PAC to support conservative candidate Brad Schimel in the April 1 election.
  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court election could significantly impact policies on abortion and voting laws, reflecting its national importance.
  • Critics argue Musk's financial tactics aim to collect voter data for future conservative mobilization, drawing scrutiny from legal experts.
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