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Rodriguez vs Barnes: Donations and Drama | Milwaukee News
The Wisconsin Democratic governor’s race is boiling over as Sara Rodriguez and Mandela Barnes clash over donations, votes, and credibility. Rodriguez accepted over $13K from We Energies’ parent company — a move tied to her past GOP-aligned vote to repeal a tax, which Evers vetoed. Barnes, who refused similar contributions, blasts her on social media, while her camp defends it as campaign-directed and politically strategic. Meanwhile, Barnes’ claim of authoring a climate report is disputed — he was involved, but didn’t write it. The back-and-forth could shift the primary narrative, with…
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