Mandela Barnes PAC Spending Under Fire | Green Bay News

Mandela Barnes’ Long Run PAC, launched after his Senate loss, promised to fuel grassroots candidates from underrepresented groups—but new financials reveal just 15% of its funds went to actual candidates, while 85% vanished into salaries, consultants, and admin. Donors expecting direct support are likely stunned, though Barnes’ team argues the digital outreach and grassroots work were essential to electing two Black women Senators and advancing progressive causes. Complicating matters: the PAC’s resources are also quietly feeding Barnes’ own gubernatorial campaign, raising eyebrows about transparency and priorities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b7cfd7e9d5eb86a8