On both the state and federal levels, those backed by people power, rather than donors are both more likely to win the general, and to have better policies in office. I also believe that offering the people of Wisconsin permanent affordability will deal fascist creep Republicans a more permanent defeat.

First, Jacobson got $25,000 from SSDC. Second, another $33,000 from Senators and other establishment donors, that’s $58,000 directly from SSDC’s endorsement. Meanwhile, Hendrickson’s more modest initial donor base comes from child care provider networks.