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Mandela Barnes drops out of Wisconsin race for governor

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MADISON, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) - Mandela Barnes has officially dropped out of the race for governor. Barnes posting a video on social media, in the video he says it's become very clear who the democratic nominee is going to be. Barnes went on to say the number one goal is to beat Tom Tiffany in [...]

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  1. Just the News

    Democrat Mandela Barnes drops out of Winconsin governor's race (opens Just the News)

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    He said in a video posted on X that the decision was the result of a "difficult conversation" with his staff.

  2. Just the News

    Mandela Barnes drops out of Wisconsin governor's race (opens Just the News)

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    "It's become very clear who our nominee is gonna be," he said.

  3. The Daily Wire

    A Surprise Exit Leaves Wisconsin Democrats With A DSA Frontrunner (opens The Daily Wire)

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    Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes abruptly dropped out of the Democratic primary for governor Thursday, minutes after reports surfaced that party officials were bracing for a damaging media story about him.

  4. Politico

    Mandela Barnes considering dropping out of Wisconsin governor race (opens Politico)

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    Democratic officials in the state have been bracing for the publication of damaging news reports about the former lieutenant governor.

  5. Jonesboro Sun

    Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.

  6. NBC News

    Democrat Mandela Barnes drops out of the Wisconsin governor’s race (opens NBC News)

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    Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said Thursday that he is dropping out of the Democratic race for governor in Wisconsin.

  7. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Wisconsin governor race: Mandela Barnes suspends campaign (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    Mandela Barnes suspended his campaign for Wisconsin governor, he announced on social media Thursday.

  8. Local News 8

    Mandela Barnes drops out of Wisconsin governor’s race as Francesca Hong rises in polls (opens Local News 8)

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    By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes dropped his bid for governor on Thursday, scrambling the race to replace Gov. Tony Evers less than two weeks from the Democratic primary.

  9. Washington Examiner

    Democrat Mandela Barnes drops Wisconsin gubernatorial bid in nod to Francesca Hong (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Mandela Barnes, the former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin and 2022 Democratic Senate nominee, dropped out of the Democratic gubernatorial primary race on Thursday. Barnes told staff in a conversation on Wednesday that there is a clear choice for the Democratic nomination, implicitly acknowledging …

  10. Townhall

  11. Wisconsin Examiner

    BREAKING: Mandela Barnes drops out of primary for Wisconsin governor (opens Wisconsin Examiner)

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    Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced he is suspending his campaign for governor Thursday in a video posted to social media, narrowing the field to four as state Rep. Francesca Hong has expanded her lead in polls.

  12. PBS NewsHour

    Mandela Barnes drops out of Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    The former lieutenant governor made the announcement in a video posted on his Facebook page as democratic socialist Francesca Hong has garnered strong support from the liberal wing of the party.

  13. The Center Square

    Barnes latest to drop out of Wisconsin governor race (opens The Center Square)

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    (The Center Square) – Mandela Barnes, former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, is the latest Democrat to drop out of the race on Thursday.

  14. Townhall

  15. The Guardian

    Mandela Barnes drops out of high-stakes Wisconsin governor’s race (opens The Guardian)

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    Former lieutenant governor says path to Democratic nomination no longer viable as democratic socialist rival surges ahead Mandela Barnes, the former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, dropped out of the Democratic primary for governor on Thursday, upending the high-stakes contest less than two weeks …

  16. WI Proud

    Mandela Barnes drops out of Wisconsin race for governor (opens WI Proud)

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    MADISON, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) - Mandela Barnes has officially dropped out of the race for governor. Barnes posting a video on social media, in the video he says it's become very clear who the democratic nominee is going to be. Barnes went on to say the number one goal is to beat Tom Tiffany in [...]

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