Mandela Barnes
@theothermandela.bsky.social
WI’s 45th Lt. Governor. Believer in opportunity for all. Running for Governor of Wisconsin to bring down costs and keep our communities safe. https://linktr.ee/theothermandelaWI
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Today’s ruling by the appeals court was yet another reminder that Wisconsin’s workers live in a broken system failed by both our politicians and our courts. apnews.com/article/wisc...
Wisconsin appeals court overturns ruling that had restored collective bargaining power
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have suffered a legal setback as they seek to regain the collective bargaining rights they lost 15 years ago.
apnews.com
The establishment is working overtime to rig this election. They say you have to pick between a candidate representing special interests and the candidate Republicans are spending over $3.6 million for. That's B.S.
I'm the only person on this stage who has won statewide, and I have zero interest in upholding the status quo. I have zero interest in being the establishment candidate. I am pushing the envelope to make sure that we are as bold as we can possibly be.
We on go for debate night. Tune in to WISN 12 tonight at 7PM CDT.
My heart is with everyone in Northeast Wisconsin right now, as well as the first responders working to contend with this tragedy. I know our communities will band together to overcome this. I encourage all to stay alert and listen to safety messages from local officials and emergency responders.
Freeze the rates. Cut the red tape. Stop the corruption.
I am grateful and honored to be endorsed by UAW Wisconsin State CAP. My story is only possible because of UAW. As Governor, I’ll fight to bring back good-paying union jobs across Wisconsin and restore collective bargaining rights.
On day one as governor, I will call a special session to expand BadgerCare and provide a public option. Expanding BadgerCare is a critical first step to ensuring access to affordable health insurance for families who have been priced out by private insurers.
Had to make a stop to help out at Riverwest 24 (and get my annual tattoo while I was at it). Shoutout to everyone who puts together one of the best events out there year after year.
I am the most uniquely prepared to meet this moment.
In an age like today, where the federal government can’t be relied upon to protect people’s fundamental rights, we need to get our draconian laws off the books. As governor, I’ll repeal the 1849 abortion ban and codify Roe v. Wade into law in Wisconsin.
Universal childcare is not out of reach in Wisconsin. We can pay for it by legalizing and taxing marijuana and ending tax breaks for data centers. All we need is leaders with the courage to get it done. I will.
This Tuesday, July 28th, join Team Barnes in Milwaukee for our debate night watch party! RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/mandelaforwi...
Team Barnes - Debate Night Watch Party! · Mandela for Wisconsin
Please join Team Barnes for a debate watch party in Milwaukee! Join friends and supporters to cheer on Mandela as he takes the stage for the first televised debate of the election on Tuesday, July 28...
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As governor, I’ll work to restore the American dream, which to young people seems like a distant fantasy. It’s a basic bargain that every Wisconsinite should inherit — the guarantee that an honest day’s work will lead to a better life and future for the next generation.
Eau Claire ➡️ Webster ➡️ Superior Great to be in Northwest Wisconsin talking to Wisconsinites of all ages about my plan to lower costs and get things done the Wisconsin Way.
I believe Wisconsin needs a new kind of politics, one that takes on the establishment and puts the needs of working people first. As governor, I’ll tax the rich, raise wages, lower costs, and fully fund our public schools to make this a state families can afford to live in.
My heart is with the people of Madison tonight. We need answers and accountability.
I am the ONLY candidate in this race beating MAGA-Republican Tom Tiffany. I'm fighting for a Wisconsin that will work for everyone. Tom Tiffany is fighting for a Wisconsin that will work for billionaires and corporations. We're ready to win on August 11 and again on November 3.
After leaving office in 2023, my work didn’t stop. Since then, I’ve led Power to the Polls Wisconsin, a statewide organization that ensured Milwaukee had the highest voter turnout of any major city in 2024.
As I've said before on this campaign, our country's biggest divide isn't left vs right; it's top vs bottom. Last night's Kaleidoscope forum was a testament to that fact: working people are stronger together, united against the billionaires and corporations ripping us off.
I have zero interest in upholding a broken system that continues to make life harder.
Wisconsinites shouldn’t be giving billions of dollars to trillion-dollar tech companies. We will fund free universal childcare by ending subsidies for data centers and legalizing marijuana.
Thank you to everyone who showed up in Madison yesterday to talk about the issues at stake in this election. Election Day is in just 22 days, and we're ready to run through the tape.
Thrills should be reserved for rides, not everyday living. As governor, I'll raise wages and lower costs, because getting by shouldn't feel like a rollercoaster.
As governor, I’ll get big tech out of your wallet. I’ll ban AI price gouging, eliminate tax breaks for companies that outsource jobs to AI, and put an end to surveillance-based dynamic pricing and hidden fees.
Tax the rich. Freeze the rates. Fully fund our public schools. Expand BadgerCare and create a public option. Legalize Marijuana. Repeal Act 10.
Thank you for your support, Representative Rivera-Wagner. It means a lot to have champions of working people like you on my side. As governor, I'll always show up for Wisconsin.