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The Republican Party of Minnesota released a statement applauding the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) after the organization rescinded their endorsement for Democrat legislators. 

"The DFL did nothing more than pay lip service to law enforcement after DFL House candidate John Thompson showed up at a police officer’s house and threatened to ignite the town of Hugo," the Minnesota GOP said in a press release from MNGOP. "The fact that Democrat Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman would hold a fundraiser for John Thompson shows how insincere the DFL’s condemnation of him was. We are glad the MPPOA saw through it."

The Minnesota GOP said it's important to remember these sacrifices made by the law enforcement organization and community. 

“There is a clear choice this November: The Democrats tolerate and tacitly encourage the violence and mayhem that is plaguing America’s cities and the Republican Party, all the way up to President Trump, respect the rule of law. On Election Day, voters will pick peace and prosperity over chaos and mayhem," Minnesota GOP said in the press release.