Musk-backed political group is posting fake pro-Susan Crawford ads on Facebook

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Progress 2028 almost sounds like it may be the liberal answer to Project 2025, the detailed conservative blueprint from the Heritage Foundation for President Donald Trump's second term. In fact, the group bills itself as "a progressive voice for Wisconsin."

It's not, writes columnist Dan Bice.

Rather, Progress 2028 is a front group that is underwriting fake digital ads and text messages that are supposedly promoting liberal Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford by tying her to unpopular or controversial political positions or groups, such as Planned Parenthood. The goal is to chip away support from Crawford in her race against conservative Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel in the April 1 election.



https://www.usatoday.com/story/nletter/dailybriefing/2025/03/04/a-musk-backed-political-group-is-posting-fake-pro-susan-crawford-ads-on-facebook/81422330007/

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1. Progress 2028 is a front group that is underwriting fake digital ads and text messages

Thanks for the heads-up, this could happen in any state, we need to be aware.