Superbowl Weekend: Musk for Nobel & Hiring 8 Field
While many people ease into Super Bowl Weekend, the Wisconsin Faith and Freedom Coalition had an incredibly productive 72 hours. We advocated for Elon Musk to win the Nobel Peace Prize in the Newsweek piece that ran this morning (click for the full story or see excerpts below), our State Director Spencer LaVerde hired eight Field Directors and other canvassers (see bios here https://wisconsinffc.com/bios/) since Friday to ramp up our field operation, and we contacted both Supreme Court candidates with a 6-question survey and to invite them to come to our February 26 Pastors Luncheon in Madison.
Those three topics are covered below:
- Pastors Luncheon and Questionnaire for Crawford and Schimel
We invited both Supreme Court candidates (Susan Crawford and Brad Schimel) to a Pastors Luncheon on February 26 in Madison and also sent them six identical questions to give them a chance to better inform voters regarding Wisconsin 22-week abortion law being more liberal than 45 of 47 European Countries, whether the a candidate having already represented a case such as trying to get rid of Voter ID should recuse on a case, whether hospitals should adhere to the ban on sex change operation on children and if the recent fundraising framing this as an election intended to swing Congress blue might in essence mean this is an election regarding whether Congress should focus on impeaching Trump or should continue to focus on the Trump agenda.
We look forward to posting their responses, unedited, and hope to see both on February 26 in order to better inform conservatives on their judicial philosophy.
- State Director Hires 10 New Team Members
Friday we gave our State Director Spencer LaVerde the go ahead to start hiring field staff to get out voter comparisons, and we could not have dreamt that by the time the Superbowl crowd in New Orleans was booing Taylor Swift and giving President Trump an ovation – Spencer would have all eight Regional Field Directors as well as other canvassers, an event director and a policy director all committed. Here are short bios of Spencer and the 10 hires from this weekend – and longer versions are being posted at https://wisconsinffc.com/bios/.
Spencer LaVerde
State Director
Spencer LaVerde, a rising conservative leader, coordinated a successful canvassing campaign with 402,000 candidate comparisons during the 2024 Presidential election. His logistics experience as a professional driver and his passion for turning out voters make him an excellent strategist. Spencer is committed to bringing faith and common sense back to American society.
Alex Cucchiaro
Southeast Canvass Leader
Alex Cucchiaro began door knocking at age 10 and gained national recognition for his leadership in political campaigns. His experience includes managing campaigns for Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis for Governor. Alex knocked over 20,000 doors and is also the founder of the Republican Club of Sunrise, Florida.
Chris O’Brien
Central Wisconsin Field
Chris O’Brien, a former journalist and paramedic, has a rich background in pro-life advocacy and political campaigns. His work for Mike Huckabee, Wisconsin Supreme Court campaigns, and his non-profit Life Cards has made an impact in multiple states. He enjoys Wisconsin’s small-town culture and community spirit.
Darren Brady Nelson
Policy Advisor
Darren Brady Nelson is a dual Australian-American economist with expertise in fiscal and monetary policy. An author and innovator, he’s known for proposing revolutionary cuts to public utility prices. Darren’s strategic financial insights have made him a trusted advisor to multiple political leaders. He was elected Milwaukee GOP Treasurer as part of the huge sweep of officers reported last week.
Holly Klucarich
Northern Wisconsin Field Director
Holly Klucarich is a seasoned political strategist who’s led campaigns in several battleground states. Her work for Ron Johnson’s re-election and Governor Glenn Youngkin’s victory showcases her skill in mobilizing grassroots efforts. Holly’s leadership continues to shape conservative victories, particularly in Wisconsin.
Joe Meleski
Waukesha Field Director
Joe Meleski, a people person with deep Wisconsin roots, has excelled in canvassing, leading him to become one of the top canvassers for the Wisconsin Faith and Freedom Coalition. His promotion to Regional Field Director in 2025 is a testament to his success in voter outreach and engagement, with his networking skills recognized at a young age in an article in OnMilwaukee..
Joshua Naponiello
Field Organizer
Joshua Naponiello has extensive political experience, managing teams, digital ads, and pro-life efforts across various states. He played a pivotal role in successful campaigns, including Governor Joe Lombardo’s win in Nevada on a day in which all 25 other Gubernatorial candidates lost. Joshua has a history of organizing grassroots efforts, particularly in key battleground states like Nevada, Pennsylvania and in 2024 Wisconsin.
Juan Luckey
WI-IL Border Field Director
Juan Luckey, a former boxer, brings unmatched energy and dedication to his fieldwork. As WI-IL Border Field Director, he’s known for reaching the most doors, motivated by his belief in the power of every voter’s voice. His drive ensures high engagement and turnout during key elections.
Kelly Herrell
Event Director
Kelly Herrell is a skilled event organizer with a strong background in political and advocacy-driven operations. Her efforts supporting law enforcement, combating human trafficking, and leading large-scale events for conservative causes, such as the Wisconsin Faith and Freedom Coalition, have made a significant impact.
Khenzer Senat
Milwaukee Regional Director
Khenzer Senat has been involved in Wisconsin politics since 2017, including his work as the African American Engagement Director for the Republican Party of Wisconsin. He’s built relationships across communities and played a key role in campaigns for African American Republican candidates and statewide races.
Wendy and Randy Johnson
Northeast Regional Directors
Wendy and Randy Johnson lead a successful canvassing operation in the Green Bay area. With decades of experience, they’ve built a multi-generational family team that recruits volunteers and reaches thousands of conservative voters, ensuring their mission will continue for years to come.
Musk for Nobel Peace Prize: Excerpt from Opinion Piece
The interesting thing about the Nobel Peace Prize is that fewer than 20 of more than 100 winners won for actually preventing or stopping a specific war or conflict, as we documented here. We also found it interesting that the committee rushed to award the prize to President Barack Obama at the start of his time in the White House, which ended with the US dropping 26,171 bombs in his final year as Commander-In-Chief.
Please click to read the entire piece on Newsweek, which we commend as the traditional outlet that has truly built a model that relies on old-style journalism standard of seeking out both sides of an issue. When a liberal column is published Newsweek welcomes a conservative op-ed on the same topic, and vice versa. We also love our regular appearances on Fox News Radio each month (next appearance February 22), and columns in NewsMax and that Steve Bannon hired me as a Breitbart editor, because those outlets are needed to offset all of the media that has gone far left.
The following is a summary of some of the points in the Newsweek piece:
In 2007, Al Gore was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for TALKING ABOUT climate change. Now, Elon Musk, who has ACTUALLY PREVENTED MORE CLIMATE CHANGE than anyone else, has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
Musk’s impact on climate change, particularly through his work with Tesla, has been monumental. His creation of electric vehicles helped bring clean energy transportation to the mainstream, significantly reducing global carbon emissions. Despite his undeniable contributions, many liberals are reluctant to support his nomination due to his political support for Donald Trump and his championing of free speech on platforms like Twitter (now X).
In a world where liberal outlets have suggested climate change is a driver of conflict, by their standard Musk’s work to reduce emissions and fight environmental degradation seems deserving of recognition. Yet, the left’s refusal to support Musk highlights a deeper irony: the same group that praises efforts to combat climate change, and as the article shows have even proposed that stopping climate change could stop wars (Brookings Institute and the New Republic) often attacks the very person whose work would seem to solve both of their issues.
