Judge Susan Crawford and Judge Brad Schimel participated in a tense debate in Milwaukee as they vie for the position of Wisconsin’s next Supreme Court justice. The focus of the debate was primarily on reproductive rights and the significant amount of money being poured into the race by high-profile billionaires and outside groups, despite the election being nonpartisan. The outcome of the election will determine the ideological balance of the court and could impact issues such as abortion rights, union rights, and congressional maps.
Liberal billionaire George Soros and groups linked to Elon Musk have heavily funded Crawford’s campaign, while Musk-aligned groups have supported Schimel. Both candidates faced scrutiny over their billionaire donors during the debate. Reproductive rights and the state’s 1849 abortion ban were key issues, with the candidates trying to paint each other as having preconceived opinions on the matter.
Crawford and Schimel also disagreed on other potential cases that may come before the court, including the fate of legislation relating to public worker collective bargaining and the state’s congressional maps. The candidates also sparred over controversial comments made by Schimel regarding the abortion ban.
Overall, the debate highlighted the significant influence of wealthy donors and outside groups on the race, as well as the potential implications of the election on important legal issues in Wisconsin. Both candidates avoided taking strong positions on specific cases, emphasizing that these matters would be decided by the Supreme Court.
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