Former Capitol police officer Harry Dunn accused Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel of playing both sides on the issue of pardoning people involved in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Dunn, who defended the Capitol against rioters, criticized Schimel for not denouncing President Trump’s pardoning of individuals convicted for their roles in the attack. Schimel, a Trump supporter and former Wisconsin attorney general, said he did not object to the pardons but believes those convicted of assaulting law enforcement should serve their full sentence.
Schimel’s comments drew national attention as the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, set for April 1, heats up. The contest is seen as a battleground in a state won by Trump and is expected to break the record for spending on a court race in the U.S. The outcome of the election will determine whether the state’s highest court remains controlled by liberals or flips to conservatives.
The race has garnered endorsements from high-profile figures, with SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk backing the Republican-backed candidate Schimel. On the other hand, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder plans to campaign for the Democratic-backed candidate, Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford. The issues at stake in the race include abortion rights, congressional redistricting, election laws, and union rights.
Dunn’s criticism of Schimel’s stance on Trump’s pardons highlights the stark divide in the race and the implications for law enforcement, criminal justice, and political alignment on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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