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BUYING JUDGES?

Out-of-state billionaires are plunking down millions to support one of two candidates for the state supreme court in Wisconsin. Why? They are buying influence.

Patricia G. Barnes, J.D.
Mar 31, 2025
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Billionaire Elon Musk at recent Wisconsin rally.

For years, judicial races have been compromised by big donations from billionaires, many from out-of-state.

And for years, nothing has been done to stop the practice, which is a form of influence peddling that erodes the public’s trust in the legitimacy of judicial decisions.

Years ago, when people disagree…

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