Mnookin calls self ‘strong supporter’ of free speech on campus; Vos calls appointment as Madison chancellor ‘tragic mistake’

Incoming UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin told reporters universities should “create spaces for ideas of all different kinds,” including critical race theory. GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Monday called on the Board of Regents to reconsider Mnookin’s appointment, calling it a “blatantly partisan selection.” One of his complaints about Mnookin

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WED AM Update: Barnes releases his first ad in U.S. Senate bid

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers   Advertisement Wisconsin REALTORS Association From WisPolitics.com … — Dem Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes launched the first campaign ad of his U.S. Senate bid today, touting his blue-collar roots. The campaign said it’s the first spot in a “multi-million dollar ad campaign.” It will begin in

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Barnes campaign: Talks middle class roots and lowering costs in first campaign ad

Contact: press@mandelabarnes.com Watch Mandela Barnes’ First TV Ad, ‘Milk,’ Here Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes: “I’m not like most Senators, or any of the other millionaires running for Senate.” MADISON — Today, Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, candidate for U.S. Senate, unveiled “Milk,” the first television ad of his campaign. More than half of lawmakers in

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