PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Mandela Barnes: “There was a study that showed that [the deal] would have…”

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

Watch on YouTube

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

Published | Video Starts at 01:59

And that relief shouldn't just come one time and that relief also shouldn't come with a penalty on the back end. There was a study that showed that [the deal] would have created a structural deficit. deficit. Now the structural deficit, what that means is taxpayers middle income folks. We're going to have to foot the bill later on down the line. (01:59–02:07)

CLAIM

Asserts that a study showed the deal would create a structural deficit.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Mandela Barnes

Discover more from

Mandela Barnes

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.