Matt Frendewey, communications director for the Michigan Republican Party issued the following statement:

"The Michigan Democratic Party and the union bosses who have lost political battle, after political battle, are now resorting to bringing chaos to Capitol, the action by the protestors who tried storm the Capitol Building and risk public safety is despicable and has no place in modern civil politics.

The despicable action by the Democratic protestors who were arrested demonstrates the lengths that union bosses will go in order to maintain their iron grip on the rights of Michigan workers."

After trying and failing to hijack the constitution through the ballot box, it is shameful to see the Michigan Democratic Party resort to using paid thugs in attempts to disrupt the legislature. Their actions put public safety at risk, especially the hundreds of activists and protestors within the Capitol.

"Rather than encourage his members to break the law, Mark Brewer should tell his protestors to remain calm and stop trying to threaten the Michigan State Police."

It's been widely reported that protestors attempted to storm the Capitol. The Michigan State Police closed the Capitol Building in order to ensure the safety of all those inside, which includes galleries packed with spectators. Michigan Democratic Chairman Mark Brewer immediately announced he would file a lawsuit to open the Capitol - further demonstrating his commitment to undermining the Michigan State Police and putting public safety at risk.