“We encourage you to cast your vote for Crawford, which is a vote for our economy and a vote to keep Washington politics out of Wisconsin courts.”
MADISON, Wis. — A bipartisan coalition of business leaders has endorsed Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, writing in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that “Crawford’s emphasis on judicial impartiality will achieve a far better balance for business than Schimel’s firmly partisan positions and overt political ties.”
“That’s why our coalition of business leaders endorses Judge Susan Crawford, a balanced, nonpartisan jurist, to maintain the impartiality, fairness and trust in our judiciary that is essential for our state’s economy to thrive,” the group wrote.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin businesses need Supreme Court guided by common sense, not partisanship
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Wisconsin needs a centrist, common sense Supreme Court
A balanced court, one that is driven by centrist common sense rather than partisan doctrine, can be an enabler for business and economic growth. A balanced court ensures consistent application of the law, avoiding extreme swings in judicial philosophy that can disrupt business and environmental regulations.
Consistent and predictable rulings also allow businesses to plan long-term investments and create jobs confidently and without fear of abrupt changes. A court that represents impartial views is also less likely to favor excessive government intervention or unchecked corporate power. It also fosters an environment where business owners can trust the judicial system to fairly resolve disputes, whether related to regulations, employment law, or contracts.
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Susan Crawford has reputation for upholding the rule of law
Susan Crawford is a circuit court judge with an established reputation of being tough on crime and upholding the rule of law. She has clearly and consistently expressed the view that Supreme Court justices must be impartial and fair, use common sense, and not politicize the Constitution.
Crawford’s career has also been as a public servant and private attorney, rather than as a politician. She previously served as an attorney at the state government level, and had never run for partisan office or been involved in electoral politics until choosing to run for the Wisconsin Supreme Court in this election.
Her opponent, Brad Schimel, is also circuit court judge. He has previously run for elected office twice as a Republican, serving as the state Attorney General for four years after his first run, and subsequently losing his re-election bid. Since running as a GOP candidate in 2015, Schimel has further bolstered his partisan credentials, participating in the RNC convention, traveling to Washington D.C. for the 2025 inauguration, and actively campaigning with Turning Point Action to elect President Trump. He openly supported Trump’s pardon of January 6 convicts and was recorded saying that “another bloody revolution” was needed to reclaim freedom in America.
We believe the contrast between them is clear and only Crawford promises the balance and impartiality that Wisconsin’s economy needs. While both candidates have ideological leanings, Crawford’s emphasis on judicial impartiality will achieve a far better balance for business than Schimel’s firmly partisan positions and numerous obligations he has garnered from his overt political ties and affiliations in Washington.
