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Mandela Barnes: It is a politicized issue. It’s very hard to find common ground with Republicans because the party has become…

On the recordJune 5, 2026
It is a politicized issue. It’s very hard to find common ground with Republicans because the party has become essentially the Republican party of one person.
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Mandela Barnes
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wisconsinexaminer.com
Jun 5, 2026

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Commenting on the challenges of bipartisan cooperation.

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