WisGOP Statement on Barack Obama's Visit to Milwaukee

MADISON, WI - If you are covering former President Barack Obama’s event in Milwaukee today, please consider the following statement from WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming:

“From skyrocketing rent to the cost of groceries, the city of Milwaukee knows all too well why this is a make-or-break election for working families. For four years, Kamala Harris stubbornly defended Bidenomics while everyday Americans struggled to stay afloat amid record inflation. To this day, she has zero regrets for the Biden-Harris administration’s mismanagement of the economy. No last-minute appearance by former President Obama can erase the devastating impact of Kamala Harris and Joe Biden on the livelihoods of Milwaukeeans.” - WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming

Background:

- The U.S. economy lost 46,000 manufacturing jobs last month as the labor force participation rate continues to sit well below pre-pandemic levels. 

- Grocery prices have increased by about 20% over the last four years.

- The cost of rent in Milwaukee has soared in recent years with the rise in prices outpacing wage growth.