Obama endorses Crawford in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Dane County Judge Susan Crawford in her bid for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, emphasizing the importance of the election for protecting the rights of Wisconsinites and encouraging early voting. Crawford, who is campaigning heavily in the lead-up to the April 1 election, has highlighted her experience and commitment to impartiality in applying the law. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies has suggested that Crawford's election could facilitate Democratic efforts to gerrymander Wisconsin's congressional maps, prompting criticism from her opponents. The Clean Wisconsin Action Fund has also endorsed Crawford, praising her dedication to public health and environmental protection. As the election approaches, significant financial backing from various political figures is impacting the race, particularly against her opponent, Brad Schimel. The outcome of this nonpartisan election could have broad implications for the state's judicial landscape and political balance.