MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group backed by billionaire Elon Musk is behind a new set of deceptive attack ads and text messages targeting voters just weeks ahead of the election for a seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court.
The ads are labeled as coming from a group called Progress 2028 and are made to look like authentic messages of support for Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford, describing her as a “progressive champion” who will “stand up for immigrants,” defend Planned Parenthood and promote a justice system that gives criminals “second chances.”
But records show the ads are underwritten by a conservative group called Building America’s Future, with counts Musk as one of its biggest donors.
The April 1 election will determine whether liberals maintain their 4-3 majority on the court.