Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes: “Every woman should have the right to make her own decision. And I’ll fight alongside you every step of the way until they do.”
Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, released “Right,” the third television ad of his campaign. “Right” is part of a multi-million dollar ad campaign on broadcast, cable, and digital throughout the state.
Mandela Barnes is an only child, but he was not his mother’s only pregnancy. “Right” underscores the truth that everyone knows and loves someone who has had an abortion. In the ad, he and his mother share her story together and recommit to fighting to protect every woman’s fundamental rights.
Mandela is committed to ending the filibuster to codify Roe v. Wade.
Read a transcript of the ad below.
[LAJUAN BARNES]
I want to share my story so others can know that they are not alone.
[MANDELA BARNES]
When my mom and dad were first expecting, the pregnancy had complications and there was very little chance of survival.
My mom’s health was at risk, too. She chose to end the pregnancy.
[LAJUAN BARNES]
It was my decision. Not some politician’s.
[MANDELA BARNES]
Every woman has the right to make her own decision. And I’ll fight alongside you every step of the way until you do.
I’m Mandela Barnes, and I approve this message.
About Mandela Barnes
Mandela Barnes’ story is a Wisconsin story. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Mandela is the proud son of a union household running for the U.S. Senate to give every Wisconsinite a fair shot at the American Dream. From his days as an organizer to his work in the State Assembly and as Wisconsin’s first Black Lieutenant Governor, Mandela has consistently put in the work to connect with every community across Wisconsin. When it comes to supporting family farms, Main Streets, workers, and unions across the state, Wisconsinites know they can count on Mandela Barnes to go to bat for them because he understands the challenges they face firsthand. In the Senate, Mandela will fight to bring good-paying jobs back to Wisconsin and to expand opportunities for the middle class.
Mandela is proud to have earned the endorsement of Democratic Party leaders including Senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker, House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, former NARAL President Ilyse Hogue, and over 140 state and local elected officials in Wisconsin. He has also been endorsed by SEIU Wisconsin State Council, AFSCME Council 32, AFT 212, IBEW Local 2150, labor leaders across Wisconsin, prominent organizations like Indivisible, MoveOn, End Citizens United, and many others.
Original source can be found here.
