Charles Benson on Mandela Barnes' candidacy for Governor

Mandela Barnes jumps into Wisconsin governor race — but baggage from his 2022 Senate bid follows

Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, a far-left Democrat who nearly unseated Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in 2022, launched a campaign for governor on Tuesday.Barnes enters the race to replace retiring Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wis., as the likely frontrunner in a crowded Democratic primary field. But unlike his lesser-known rivals, Barnes brings the baggage of a nationalized, multimillion-dollar Senate race that exposed years of radical positions …

Charles Benson on Mandela Barnes' candidacy for Governor

TMJ4’s Charles Benson joined Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to size up the governor’s race now that Mandela Barnes has officially jumped in. Benson says Barnes’ entry immediately reshapes the Democratic field. With name recognition, past statewide runs, and a strong fundraising history, Barnes starts ahead in a crowded primary that does not require 50 percent to win. Barnes also carries past baggage. Benson notes Republicans hammered him with old cl…

Unlike Tiffany, Barnes respects Wisconsin

John Nichols: Mandela Barnes knows that in order to form a more perfect union, Wisconsin and the rest of the nation need to reckon with the past.

Mandela Barnes Is Betting Wisconsin Wants a Different Kind of Democrat

Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes welcomes Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment back to Wisconsin Nov. 29 during a homecoming ceremony at Volk Field.Mandela Barnes, Wisconsin’s former lieutenant governor, officially began his run for governor Tuesday, stepping into what is already a wide-open Democratic primary. His decision follows Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement that he will retire at the end of his term.Barnes launched his campaign wi…

Mandela Barnes jumps into Wisconsin governor race — but baggage from his 2022 Senate bid follows – Democratic Accent

Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, a far-left Democrat who nearly unseated Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in 2022, launched a campaign for governor on Tuesday. Barnes enters the race to replace retiring Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wis., as the likely frontrunner in a crowded Democratic primary field. But unlike his lesser-known rivals, Barnes brings the baggage of a nationalized, multimillion-dollar Senate race that exposed years of radical positions…