Mandela Barnes said "In order for us to truly make Wisconsin the place that it can and should be — not just to catch up to our Midwest neighbors, but to lead this entire country in terms of progress — I have put in that work." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 5, 2026

In order for us to truly make Wisconsin the place that it can and should be — not just to catch up to our Midwest neighbors, but to lead this entire country in terms of progress — I have put in that work.

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Mandela Barnes

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wisconsinexaminer.com

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Discussing his vision for Wisconsin's future.

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