Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, scored a resounding victory in tonight’s Democratic Senate primary debate.
Here’s what they’re saying:
“It’s pretty clear that [Mandela Barnes] won tonight’s Wisconsin Senate debate. I can’t wait to see him in the Senate.” [Charlotte Clymer, 7/17/22]
“Pitch perfect answer from Mandela Barnes about what it means to lose Roe and the fundamental right to abortion. I’m not from Wisconsin, but I have watched a LOT of debates, and it seems like Mandela is winning this one, just like he’s going to win against Ron Johnson in November.” [Former NARAL President Ilyse Hogue, 7/17/22]
“When folks ask why Mandela my answer is: he will win with the people and for the people of Wisconsin. Tonight [Mandela Barnes] is clearly the winner of the #WISen debate. He has fought hard for Roe, common sense gun control, for working people and I am proud to fight with him.” [State Representative Francesca Hong, 7/17/22]
“In the #WISen debate tonight, [Mandela Barnes] just mentioned his Barnes for Barns tour. I’ve been able to join him for part of his tour in Green County and I’ve been impressed with how he connects with farmers and rural residents.” [Representative Mark Spreitzer, 7/17/22]
“Wow! [Mandela Barnes] came to fight and he delivered tonight!
Environment
Gun reform
Jobs
Health care
23 days until primary #ElectionDay
Let’s get it done!” [Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg, 7/17/22]
“It’s clear [Mandela Barnes] knows how important a quality education can affect the trajectory of a young person in America. I’m confident in him fighting for equity and equal opportunity for ALL students in the US Senate.” [Madison School Board Savion Castro, 7/17/22]
“Hands down, Mandela Barnes (@TheOtherMandela) won tonight’s #WISen debate.
He’s the only candidate beating Ron Johnson with independent voters and he has built the grassroots support to bring it home in November.” [Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC), 7/17/22]
“Wisconsin Senate candidate Mandela Barnes — in first Democratic Senate debate — says he wants to protect trans youth “from adults who act like children.” Powerful statement from [Mandela Barnes] on vital need to fight for LGBTQ+ rights.” [John Nichols, 7/17/22]
“Love this re: anti-trans nonsense from the right by Barnes: “It’s on all of us to make sure our youth know they belong… They need to be protected from adults who act like children in legislative bodies across the country.” [Tim Hogan, 7/17/22]
“We know [Mandela Barnes] is our best shot to beat Ron Johnson. He polls the best and won more independents then any other candidate on the debate stage. #wisen” [Wisconsin Working Families, 7/17/22]
Original source can be found here.
