'Stay Involved': Mandela Barnes on Why He's Running for Governor and the Advice He Once Got From Barack Obama

'Stay involved': Mandela Barnes on why he's running for governor and the advice he once got from Barack Obama

Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes joins crowded 2026 gubernatorial race, becoming the 20th candidate to enter what promises to be a busy Democratic primary.If Barnes wants to be the next governor, he will have to overcome significant historical odds. No statewide candidate has made a comeback to win after losing a statewide November general election race in 50 years. Barnes has won three out of four statewide elections; however…

PODCAST: Making sense of the Democratic primary field after Mandela Barnes' campaign launch

The Recombobulation Area is a 19-time Milwaukee Press Club award-winning opinion column and online publication founded by longtime Milwaukee journalist Dan Shafer. The Recombobulation Area is now part of Civic Media.Subscribe now“Rational Revolution” is a radio show and podcast on the Civic Media network hosted by Mark Becker, the former chair of the Brown County Republicans who left the party during the Trump Era. The show airs from 2-3 p.m. on…