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Long Run PAC Spends Heavily on Admin, Critics Cry Foul
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Long Run PAC, established by Mandela Barnes after his 2022 Senate loss, spent significantly more on administrative costs than average, with 38.1% of itemized expenses going to travel, rent, and staff. Despite this, it only contributed 14.1% of its funds to other candidates. Barnes team argues that the PAC raised and contributed over $445,000 when counting solicitations on behalf of others. However, Republicans criticize the PAC as an uncontrolled bloated machine. The PAC, which launched with $565,700 in leftover Senate cash, has since raked in more receipts than any tied to sitting Wisconsin feds. Early 2025 donations include contributions to a Supreme Court hopeful, a Superintendent, and a Virginia AG candidate. Barnes insists all will be disclosed properly as he ramps up his statewide bid. Checkout Solipillow.com
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