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Mandela Barnes: “My plan says that if you aren't paying a living wage, you…”

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

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Campaign 2026: Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D) - Candidate for Governor

Published | Video Starts at 03:54

There are hard working folks who show up every single day, people who work for full time still struggling to pay the bills. That shouldn't be the reality here in Wisconsin. And My plan says that if you aren't paying a living wage, you don't deserve tax breaks. As a corporation, if you aren't, if you're threatening to outsource American jobs, Wisconsin jobs, artificial intelligence, you don't deserve tax breaks. Also, when it comes to paying that fair share, that means shouldering the burden. (03:54–04:00)

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Asserts that his plan denies tax breaks to those not paying a living wage.

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