08-02-2022, 07:49 PM
from WWMT-TV, CBS-3 in Kalamazoo:
LANSING, Mich - The Michigan GOP has canceled its election night watch party due to a threat.
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According to Mid-Michigan NOW political reporter Rachel Louise Just someone outside the GOP headquarters in Lansing verbally assaulted a MIGOP-affiliated woman this morning, threatened to "burn the building and said he wanted to enslave women."
The GOP says they have received threats in the past but nothing to this level.
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GOP Spokesperson Gus Portela released the following statement:
A spokesperson for the GOP tells Mid-Michigan NOW out of precaution for the staff they have decided to cancel tonight's event.
https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-gop-cancels-election-nigh-watch-party-due-to-threat
No comment and no excuses solicited or offered.
LANSING, Mich - The Michigan GOP has canceled its election night watch party due to a threat.
RELATED LINK: Primary Election: The candidates battling to face Governor Whitmer in November
According to Mid-Michigan NOW political reporter Rachel Louise Just someone outside the GOP headquarters in Lansing verbally assaulted a MIGOP-affiliated woman this morning, threatened to "burn the building and said he wanted to enslave women."
The GOP says they have received threats in the past but nothing to this level.
RELATED LINK: Lapeer County Clerk says votes will be counted despite ballot issue
GOP Spokesperson Gus Portela released the following statement:
Quote:“This week, the Michigan GOP experienced several death threats which escalated earlier today when our building received several threats from a by stander who not only verbally assaulted a longtime female staffer but also indicated he was planning on shooting up the building and burning it down. It’s unfortunate that members of the opposite party would seize on this and joke about the situation, but this is the type of politics they plan now a days. Our party won’t be deterred and we will continue to work tirelessly for Republican policies despite on-going threats. No type of violence against women should ever be tolerated.”
A spokesperson for the GOP tells Mid-Michigan NOW out of precaution for the staff they have decided to cancel tonight's event.
https://wwmt.com/news/local/michigan-gop-cancels-election-nigh-watch-party-due-to-threat
No comment and no excuses solicited or offered.
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