Apr 01 2025 13 mins 5
As Judge Brad Schimel and Judge Susan Crawford battled for the bench in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election, left-leaning and right-leaning outlets framed the race through drastically different lenses, turning a state judicial contest into a national political flashpoint.
In episode 15 of Bias Breakdown, we explore how left-leaning outlets honed in on Elon Musk’s financial backing of Judge Schimel, painting it as a billionaire’s attempt to buy the court. Meanwhile, right-leaning media spotlighted Democratic donors’ focus on flipping congressional seats, portraying Judge Crawford’s campaign as a partisan power grab.
Media narratives largely mirrored the interests of their aligned candidates, often omitting ethical concerns raised by the opposition. We break down the stark contrasts in coverage, revealing how each side shaped the election.
