Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, continued his Working For Wisconsin tour yesterday in Eau Claire. The tour, which has previously had stops in Racine, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison, Cambridge, and La Crosse, is engaging with voters across the state about issues affecting farmers, labor leaders, Black community leaders, women, and small business owners.
During Mandela’s first stop of the day at a local farm, he spoke with farmers and other community members about his plan to center the needs of farmers across the country. He finished the day at the Brewing Projekt where he met with a group of more than 100 supporters and he spoke with the community about needs affecting their city.
Highlights from the Working for Wisconsin Tour’s Stop in Eau Claire:
ABC18: Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes stops in Osseo, Eau Claire as part of campaign tour
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“Barnes, a democrat, is running for the U.S. Senate, and Trempealeau County is one of his many “Working for Wisconsin” Tour stops. During his tour he looked at how a local family operates their farm and listened to area farmers, teachers and small business owners about their needs and concerns– like lack of available childcare, conservation of the environment, and what they want to see in the next farm bill. He also talked about immigration reform.
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“The majority of support I’ve seen for immigration reform has been these farm visits. It’s hard to say that there is a labor shortage when we have people who want to come to work. That’s why we do need comprehensive immigration reform in the country.”
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Barnes also stopped in Eau Claire this afternoon. He talked with supporters at The Brewing Projekt.”
ABC2: Lt. Gov. Barnes Focuses On Farm Issues During Campaign Stop
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“Barnes campaigned in Eau Claire and Osseo in Western Wisconsin yesterday talking with people about issues affecting agriculture.”
