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Mandela Barnes: “Democrats don't show up and meet the moment as they should.”

Featuring: Mandela Barnes, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Wisconsin

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Mandela Barnes – April 9, 2026 live interview

Published | Video Starts at 01:51

The problem is there's been this lack of urgency, and that's the consensus. That's what people feel all across the country. They feel as if Democrats don't show up and meet the moment as they should. And that's what this campaign is about. It's been completely appreciative of the previous eight years of Governor Evers and all the hard work. But now it's time to take Wisconsin to the next level. (01:51–01:55)

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Asserts that Democrats are perceived as not adequately addressing urgent issues.

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