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Mandela Barnes

Mandela Barnes

Mandela Barnes is an American politician serving as the 45th lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. A member of the Democratic Party, Barnes is a former state representative. On August 14, 2018, he won the Democratic primary in a landslide and became the running mate of Democratic gubernatorial nominee Tony Evers. Evers and Barnes went on to win the November 2018 election, defeating incumbent Republicans Scott Walker and Rebecca Kleefisch. Barnes became Wisconsin's first African American lieutenant governor.    

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Mandela Barnes
Mandela Barnes
stated on September 2, 2022 News release
"Ron Johnson has voted against funding for law enforcement and recently opposed a plan to recruit and train new officers "
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By D.L. Davis • September 30, 2022
Mandela Barnes
Mandela Barnes
stated on September 2, 2022 News release
Says under his plan to end cash bail "the Waukesha perpetrator wouldn’t have been released "
Mostly True
By D.L. Davis • September 22, 2022
Mandela Barnes
Mandela Barnes
stated on August 17, 2022 Twitter
“Ron Johnson just came out in favor of a federal abortion ban.”
Mostly False
By Laura Schulte • September 13, 2022
Mandela Barnes
Mandela Barnes
stated on July 17, 2022 Debate
“We have more oil and gas permits than ever before right now.”
Mostly True
By Kelly Smits • August 9, 2022
Mandela Barnes
Mandela Barnes
stated on May 27, 2022 News release
Says U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, his prospective opponent, has received $1.2 million from the gun lobby.
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By Laura Schulte • June 28, 2022
Mandela Barnes
Mandela Barnes
stated on August 16, 2021 Twitter
In Afghanistan, “over 100 billion dollars spent on military contracts.”
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By D.L. Davis • August 31, 2021
Mandela Barnes
Mandela Barnes
stated on May 23, 2021 Twitter
“It’s been over 50 years since minimum (wage) and inflation parted ways, then over a decade since the federal minimum went up at all.”
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By Madeline Heim • June 19, 2021
Mandela Barnes
Mandela Barnes
stated on May 23, 2021 Twitter
“Since 1978, CEO compensation rose over 1,000% and only 11.9% for average workers.”
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By Madeline Heim • June 2, 2021
Mandela Barnes
Mandela Barnes
stated on August 10, 2020 a public forum
GOP-backed "racist disenfrachisement" led to only five polling places being open in Milwaukee for April 7 election.
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By Lawrence Andrea • August 14, 2020
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