'Here's the dirty secret': Ex-Senator says GOP lawmakers are secretly thrilled Musk failed

The loss of a candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court who had the full backing of billionaire Elon Musk is being greeted gleefully by more than a handful of Republican lawmakers, according to one former U.S. senator.

During an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," ex-Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) claimed Musk is generally loathed by Republicans within the Beltway and, seeing him take a big loss after sinking an estimated $26 million into the campaign of Brad Schimel is cheering some conservatives.