Obama and Trump back opposing candidates in Wisconsin state Supreme Court race
The Wisconsin state Supreme Court election may be officially nonpartisan, but the battle lines have been drawn as former President Barack Obama and current President Donald Trump have thrown their support behind opposing candidates in the race.
Obama endorsed Judge Susan Crawford, calling her the “only candidate ready to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites” in a tweet urging voters to cast their ballots early. On the other side, Trump has endorsed former Republican Attorney General Judge Brad Schimel.
The high stakes of this election have national implications, as issues such as redistricting, unions, and transgender rights are at stake. Both Obama and Trump have urged Wisconsinites to vote early, with Trump slamming Crawford as a “Radical Left Liberal” who has been lenient on criminals.
Even Elon Musk has joined the fray, throwing his support behind Schimel in a tweet. The business magnate is also backing Schimel’s campaign through his America PAC, offering Wisconsin voters $100 to sign a petition opposing “Activist Judges.”
This contentious race highlights the importance of state Supreme Court elections and the influence of national figures in local politics. Voters in Wisconsin will have to weigh their options carefully as they head to the polls on Election Day.
The original article was written by Alex Nitzberg for Fox News Digital.
