Obama vs Trump: Political giants back opposing candidates in widely-watched Wisconsin Supreme Court contest

While reports indicate that the Wisconsin state Supreme Court election is nonpartisan, partisan battle lines have been clearly drawn, with former President Barack Obama and current President Donald Trump backing opposing candidates in the contest.

Obama named Judge Susan Crawford as the "only one candidate ready to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of Wisconsinites," in a tweet on Tuesday, urging voters to cast their ballot early, rather than waiting until the April 1 Election Day.