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Altoona GOP Headquarters Vandalized With 'Pedophile Protectors' Graffiti

Police have opened an investigation, with a $1,000 reward now offered for tips.

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A Republican elephant prop sits in front of the Starlite Ballroom at The Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds where New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was expected to speak on July 17, 2014 in Davenport, Iowa. Christie's Iowa schedule included two fundraisers and a campaign stop with Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds at MJ's Restaurant in Marion, Iowa. Christies four-city Iowa tour suggests he may be testing support in the state with hopes of a 2016 Republican presidential nomination. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Republican Party of Eau Claire County office in Altoona was found over the weekend with the phrase “pedophile protectors” painted on its front and eggs thrown at the building.
  • The Altoona Police Department is investigating the vandalism, according to local reports.
  • Party chairman Fred Kappus condemned the act and announced a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and prosecution.
  • Volunteers have cleaned the storefront following the incident, local outlets reported.
  • Kappus suggested political opponents were responsible, a claim reported as his allegation rather than a police finding, and UW–Eau Claire College Republicans issued a statement of support.