Is Elon Musk Buying Today’s Election in Wisconsin?
The Daily
04/01/25
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On paper, the election in Wisconsin on Tuesday is about who should control the state’s highest court. In reality, it has become a referendum on Elon Musk, his agenda in Washington and his willingness to flood American politics with his money.
Reid J. Epstein, who has been covering this campaign for The Times, explains why it has become the local election that everyone is watching.
Guest: Reid J. Epstein, a New York Times reporter covering politics.
Background reading:
- Tuesday’s election will reveal what’s more powerful: Elon Musk’s millions, or liberal anger at him.
- Mr. Musk and Tesla have a legal bone to pick with Wisconsin.
- The billionaire has returned to his Trump playbook in the race.
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