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Ben Wikler: “The specific argument is that when Elon Musk promised $1…”

Featuring: Ben Wikler, Democratic | Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Race: Susan Crawford vs. Brad Schimmel and Elon Musk's Controversial Involvement

Published | Video Starts at 04:38

They didn't, they didn't rule that there was a procedural problem in the district court. So now it goes to the state Supreme Court that would essentially review and decide on the merits. And The specific argument is that when Elon Musk promised $1 million to someone who has voted as a, he said, in appreciation for you taking the time to vote, which is a pretty obvious incentive, a reward for voting. And then he took the tweet down. Well, he never said that that reward was canceled. He never said that that wouldn't continue forward. (04:38–04:52)

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Claims Elon Musk's promise of $1 million to voters is an incentive to vote.

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