Important Message from Ben Meiselas… A BIG WIN!

MeidasTouch Network and Ben Meiselas Apr 2

By Ben Meiselas

Hey MeidasMighty. It’s Ben Meiselas, co-founder of MeidasTouch Network.

Yesterday was a big win for the pro-democracy community and a major loss for Trump, Musk, and DOGE. Here’s what happened.

The pro-democracy candidate for the vacant Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, Judge Susan Crawford, defeated the MAGA/DOGE candidate Brad Schimel. Judge Crawford won 55.1% to 44.9%, and she flipped at least nine counties that voted for Trump in November.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court will now be controlled by a pro-democracy majority.

Trump Suffers Major Defeat in Wisconsin Supreme Court Blowout The MeidasTouch Podcast 15:08

The illegal gerrymandering tricks by the MAGA Republicans in Wisconsin will now likely be over.

This will likely lead to Democrats picking up more House of Representatives seats in 2026 in Wisconsin and help Democrats flip the House blue and reclaim the majority. In addition, essential rights and freedoms in Wisconsin will now be protected, like reproductive rights.

The election results in Wisconsin were a validation of the growing and gathering strength of the pro-democracy movement in the United States. It was also a major repudiation of Musk and Trump and DOGE.

Elon Musk put $20 million into the race, made a personal visit to hold a rally in Green Bay this past weekend, and was literally handing out money to people to vote for Schimel. Musk handed out $1 million checks to some people who participated in his pay-for-play vote stunt.

In addition to Musk, Trump repeatedly directed people to vote for Schimel in social media posts and from the Oval Office. Trump had the entire force of the federal government and the White House to try and help Schimel win. He failed big time.

Further, all of the right-wing “podcast bros” descended on Wisconsin and waged their usual information war to defame and destroy Judge Crawford and help Brad Schimel. The right-wing media ecosystem threw everything they had to try and help Schimel win with a nonstop torrent of lies and propaganda. They failed.

Let me be clear. The real heroes who helped Judge Crawford win this critical election were all the volunteers, phone bankers, and canvassers who helped get out the vote.

In addition, Wisconsin’s Democratic Chair Ben Wikler is a savant at organizing and getting out the vote. The entire Democratic Party mobilized an incredible operation.

In my opinion, Judge Crawford was also a great candidate with the perfect judicial temperament.

At the MeidasTouch Network, we made covering this race a top priority. As I am sure you’ve seen, we’ve relentlessly covered this race whereas corporate news was too busy focusing on whatever distraction or shiny object Trump threw at them.

At the MeidasTouch Network, we recognized early on that as the leader of all news media, with the most digital views and podcast downloads of any news network or show today, we had to meet the moment in a big way.

Our focus was simple. It was imperative we push back against the lies of the right-wing media ecosystem in Wisconsin and go on the offense with the truth.

We covered this Wisconsin election not just in the days leading up to the election. As you know, we’ve been covering this election for months.

We have had Judge Crawford as a guest multiple times.

We had Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler on when he broke the news calling out Musk’s paying-for-vote scheme.

Our editorial team broke dozens of stories about Brad Schimel’s despicable behavior, positions, and statements from the past.

We at the MeidasTouch Network saw this race as a case study in how the MeidasTouch Network can use its leading position to cut through all the lies and spin and just tell the truth.

We believed the MeidasTouch Network reporting on the objective facts was the perfect antidote against the Musk and Trump propaganda machine in Wisconsin.

I can’t quantify how big of a role our coverage played. I again want to emphasize the real heroes here are not us, but all the volunteers and the voters in Wisconsin and all those on the ground. But it has warmed my heart to hear all the feedback we have been getting at the MeidasTouch Network that our network effectively shut down the right-wing disinformation machine in Wisconsin.

Even if we played just a small role in fighting back to stop the right-wing media from overwhelming Wisconsin with lies, I am honored and humbled to have played that tiny role.

The results in Wisconsin should give us all hope about the growing strength of the pro-democracy movement. Although the Democratic candidates did not win their elections in the Special Elections in Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts, the Democrats closed the gap by almost 20 points from where the vote was back in November 2024. If these results hold, there will be a blue tsunami the likes of which has never been seen in about 19 months (579 days to be specific). The 2026 midterms are closer than you think.

I know there is a lot of doom and gloom news with Trump. But it’s important that you remember that Trump thought he’d destroy all resistance and opposition by this point. Not only has he failed, but the opposition and resistance have grown stronger. The MeidasTouch Network has grown stronger to the position of the most viewed news network in the United States and abroad.

At the MeidasTouch Network, we are honored and humbled by the role we play here and the trust you have put in us. We fight every day and do all we can to meet the moment.

The fact that we get more views and downloads than Fox and Joe Rogan means our message is getting out. (Remember to add the MeidasTouch Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to keep this momentum going.)

Let’s take the momentum from Wisconsin and build.

Now is the time we need your help more than ever. We must keep building the infrastructure of this media network to prepare for what is ahead. I hope you’ve seen the success from the growth of the MeidasTouch Network and why it’s so important we keep growing. Your help is needed.

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Thanks for subscribing and helping us continue to grow, and fight, and win the information battle with the truth.

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The final 22 days in this race

  

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PLEASE SUPPORT SUSAN CRAWFORD FOR WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT!

We’re down to the final 22 days in this race, and all signs point to it being neck-and-neck. Here’s what we know right now – and why we’re asking everyone who can to pitch in $5, $10, or whatever you’re able: Elon Musk and his right-wing billionaire allies are pouring millions of dollars in special interest money into the state in hopes of buying this seat – and therefore control of the majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. We have 22 days to fight back. We absolutely can’t afford to wake up on April 2nd wishing we had done more – not with reproductive rights, fair elections, and so much more at stake. If we fall short, it won’t be for lack of trying – it will be because we didn’t have the resources to compete with Elon Musk’s millions. We’re counting on grassroots supporters like you to step up before it’s too late. Please, chip in whatever you can right now >> If you’ve saved your payment info with ActBlue, your contribution will be processed immediately.   Donate $10 right now Donate $25 right now Donate $50 right now Donate $100 right now Donate $250 right now Donate another amount Time is running out. Let’s leave it all on the field. Thank you, Team Crawford

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Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race Could Decide the Future of Democracy—And Elon Musk Is Trying to Buy It

 

 DEFEAT MUSKRAT (Brad Schimel) IN WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT ELECTION! 

Watch now   Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race Could Decide the Future of Democracy—And Elon Musk Is Trying to Buy It Judge Susan Crawford exposes how MAGA and Musk are using millions to try to install a far-right extremist. Ben Meiselas and MeidasTouch Network Mar 9 Let’s talk about the most important election in the country that you might not have heard about: Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. The outcome will determine whether the court maintains a pro-democracy majority—or if it becomes another rubber stamp for MAGA extremism. And guess who’s trying to buy it? Elon Musk. I sat down with Judge Susan Crawford, who is running to keep Wisconsin’s Supreme Court from falling into the hands of far-right Trump loyalist Brad Schimel. Musk has already dumped millions into deceptive attack ads against her. Why? Because Wisconsin’s courts matter—to Trump, to MAGA, and to Musk’s wallet. As Judge Crawford put it bluntly: “He doesn’t care about Wisconsin. He’s never been here. He doesn’t even know who he’s running these ads against.” And if you need proof that this is nothing more than a power grab, the first attack ad against Crawford used a photo of a completely different Susan Crawford—because these right-wing billionaires don’t care about facts. Brad Schimel isn’t just another conservative judge. He is a full-on MAGA extremist. He believes the Wisconsin Supreme Court "screwed over" Donald Trump by not overturning the 2020 election. He has openly stated he wants to be part of a "support network" for Trump. He is running with Musk’s millions behind him, because they know he will do the bidding of billionaires and far-right extremists, not the people of Wisconsin. Schimel’s election would mean a far-right Wisconsin Supreme Court, one that could gut reproductive rights, healthcare access, environmental protections, and public safety laws. This is about more than just one seat—it’s about whether Wisconsin’s highest court protects people or corporate power. It’s not just about politics—it’s about profit. Judge Crawford explained that Musk has personal financial interests in Wisconsin’s legal system, including a Tesla lawsuit trying to overturn state laws preventing direct car sales. He doesn’t want a fair court. He wants a bought-and-paid-for justice. And let’s not forget DOGE—Musk’s shadow government. His crew of unelected, unqualified lackeys is already invading people’s privacy, digging through medical records, tax information, and personal data. Wisconsin voters are furious at what Doge is doing—and if Schimel wins, that government overreach will get a hundred times worse. Judge Crawford isn’t running to serve billionaires or MAGA extremists. She’s running to be a fair and impartial justice who upholds the law and protects the people of Wisconsin. “I never lose sight of the fact that the decisions I make as a judge involve real people and real problems,” she said. “We need a Wisconsin Supreme Court that works for the people—not for Elon Musk, and not for Donald Trump.” Wisconsin’s election is April 1st—and it could decide the future of democracy in one of the country’s most critical swing states. If you live in Wisconsin, VOTE. If you don’t, help spread the word—because Musk and MAGA are already spending millions to take this seat. This is how we fight back. Watch my full interview with Judge Crawford above, spread the word, and consider joining now as a paid subscriber to help us meet our weekend goal. Meidas+ is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

MUSKRAT targeted agencies that were investigating him first. MICHAEL WHITAKER, head of FAA, had fined MUSKRAT because his SPACE X exploded over the Caribbean causing property damage & flights to be diverted. MUSKRAT thought it was great fun! Because of MUSKRATS failures, carelessness, MICHAEL WHITAKER grounded SPACE X. Clearly, you can't fault MUSKRAT even for his irresponsible conduct, so MICHAEL WHITAKER needed to GO! MICHAEL WHITAKER was replaced with the CLOWN SEAN DUFFY & then planes began to CRASH.... There was NO SINGLE PLANE CRASH while President Biden was in office, or when PETE BUTTIGIEG was in charge. 180 Republicans Voted Against Funding the FAA, the Agency That Keeps Planes from Crashing Trump selected eight of them to serve in his administration. Read this exclusive research and reporting on Meidas+. MeidasTouch Network Feb 1 … WaPo reported that Elon Musk called for Federal Aviation Administrator Mike Whitaker to resign right before Trump took office, which lead to his resignation on Trump’s first day. The FAA was about to fine Musk's company SpaceX $630,000 for violations related to its launches, and Musk threatened to sue the FAA for "regulatory overreach." … Sen. Tim Kaine: "Trump let Musk force the resignation of the FAA Administrator. He disbanded an aviation safety committee within DHS. He's got an OMB Director who is pushing a hiring freeze and saying, 'I want to traumatize the federal workforce'. He's got an anti-safety agenda. I think that's why he went the race-baiting route." … WaPo reported that Elon Musk called for Federal Aviation Administrator Mike Whitaker to resign right before Trump took office, which lead to his resignation on Trump’s first day. The FAA was about to fine Musk's company SpaceX $630,000 for violations related to its launches, and Musk threatened to sue the FAA for "regulatory overreach." … Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent out a memo to give priority grant funding to parts of the country with higher marriage and birth rates than the national average. The memo states that DOT will give "preference" for grant funding to "communities with with marriage and birth rates higher than the national average. … On anonymous DOT official told HuffPost: "Considering fertility rates when prioritizing federal grants? We obviously have no idea what the full impact of that will be. It’s absolutely creepy. It’s a little like the Chinese government. I don’t know where else I’ve seen a policy of ‘we need to incentivize baby-making." https://www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-politics-bulletin-61-13125

Firing people & you have no idea what they do? DUH? MUST WATCH in its entirety: Sean Duffy FAA ADM https://youtu.be/V-P7_vrQDrE?si=w04-LVucWXbqNeSM MUSKRAT targeted agencies that were investigating him first. MICHAEL WHITAKER, head of FAA, had fined MUSKRAT because his SPACE X exploded over the Caribbean causing property damage & flights to be diverted. MUSKRAT thought it was great fun! Because of MUSKRATS failures, carelessness, MICHAEL WHITAKER grounded SPACE X. Clearly, you can't fault MUSKRAT even for his irresponsible conduct, so MICHAEL WHITAKER needed to GO! MICHAEL WHITAKER was replaced with the CLOWN SEAN DUFFY & then planes began to CRASH.... There was NO SINGLE PLANE CRASH while President Biden was in office, or when PETE BUTTIGIEG was in charge. 180 Republicans Voted Against Funding the FAA, the Agency That Keeps Planes from Crashing Trump selected eight of them to serve in his administration. Read this exclusive research and reporting on Meidas+. MeidasTouch Network Feb 1