 The chair of the Le Sueur County Republicans, Al DeKruif, said Sanders was putting Munson at a disadvantage.Shortly after the close of candidate filings, Cornish endorsed Sanders, saying he was "rock solid" on important issues, including Second Amendment protections.Cornish, who retained a lot of popularity in the district, said he decided to make an endorsement because he was receiving calls and questions from former constituents about whom they should support.