Wisconsin Supreme Court Hopeful Scores Brett Favre Endorsement

Brad Schimel, a Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate, has received a major endorsement from none other than legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. Favre, who is practically a deity in Wisconsin sports circles, urged residents to cast their votes for Schimel in the upcoming April 1 election.

"The future of Wisconsin is at stake here," Favre declared, making it clear he wasn’t just tossing out a ceremonial Hail Mary. He likened this election to November’s presidential race, calling it a battle for the "soul of Wisconsin." And in true quarterback style, he added, "You know I know a little bit of something about winning." Guess when it comes to endorsements, Favre is treating politics like another game-day playbook.

Schimel, who previously served as Wisconsin’s attorney general and is currently a judge in Waukesha County, faces Susan Crawford, a Dane County judge considered the Democrats' pick. The stakes in this race are high, with Republicans warning that Crawford could support future redistricting efforts to oust two U.S. House Republicans. Schimel’s endorsement by Favre seems to be part of a broader effort to rally conservative voters.

Favre’s political alignment isn’t exactly breaking news. He endorsed Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential campaign and even appeared at one of Trump’s rallies in Wisconsin. This latest move is a continuation of his political playbook.

Meanwhile, Republicans have labeled Crawford as "dangerously liberal," citing her support from high-profile figures like billionaire George Soros and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. They’ve also called out her ties to activist groups advocating for gender-transition surgeries for minors and allowing biological men to compete in women’s sports. You can almost hear the campaign attack ads rolling already.

Adding fuel to the fire, conservatives have accused Crawford of being willing to "legislate from the bench," pointing to her previous challenges to Wisconsin’s voter ID law and her appearance at a January event hosted by liberal donor groups aiming to unseat Republican lawmakers.

It’s safe to say this Supreme Court race isn’t just about local legal matters—it’s shaping up to be a microcosm of national political battles. With redistricting, union interests, and trans rights all in the mix, Wisconsin voters are essentially deciding which team they’ll back in the broader political arena.

Interestingly, Donald Trump himself endorsed Schimel on Truth Social. Between Favre’s legendary status and Trump’s political clout, Schimel certainly has some heavy hitters in his corner.