A clip of GOP candidate for Governor Scott Jensen praising Vladimir Putin has resurfaced this week, John.

During a public appearance last September, Jensen made the shocking comments in response to criticism he faced after a Russian state-sponsored propaganda outlet broadcast his false claims about COVID-19. Here’s what he said:

John, it’s deeply disturbing that a leading GOP candidate for Minnesota Governor would cozy up to a dictator just because his propaganda outfit echoed his dangerous conspiracy theories. 

If we’re going to make sure Minnesota continues to be a place where we trust science, put people before politics, and govern with empathy, we can’t let this Republican Party retake power.

When our 2022 fundraising numbers are made public for the first time after March 31, we need to make sure they make a clear and united statement: Minnesotans refuse to elect anyone willing to align themselves with a tyrant.

We set a $150,000 end-of-quarter goal to send an unmistakable message, and it’s going to take an all-hands-on-deck approach to reach it. If you can, please make a contribution that works for you today to help us get a head start.

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