BREAKING NEWS! Christy Gillespie leaves the Rand Paul Campaign for the Libertarian Party!

I just received this press release from my friend, Christy Gillespie of the Rand Paul Campaign:


Press Release
December 31, 2009
3:00 p.m.
For Immediate Release
Subject: Resignation Statement from Christi Gillespie
Contact:
Christi Gillespie
christi.m.gillespie@gmail.com
Lexington, Ky.– Effective at 1 p.m. today, I have resigned from the Rand Paul for U.S. Senate Campaign.
Reflecting on previous staff changes and how they were handled, I wish to speak for myself on my own behalf.
I am making my intentions clear in my own words.
I came to work for Rand first as a grassroots volunteer, then as a full-time staffer. Initially, I was attracted to his
conservative message of reforming the Republican Party. This powerful message is held dear by the growing
majority of mainstream Kentuckians. This message is what attracted me to support Rand, after I had originally
pledged my support to Secretary Grayson.
I have decided, after much thoughtful deliberation, to leave the GOP after 15 years of activism and campaign
involvement at all levels. My political career began as a highschool student, where I served as the state chair of
the Teenage Republicans. Since then, I have consistently continued my involvement by working both as a
volunteer and as staff in Republican organizations and campaigns. This step, therefore, is not taken lightly, but I
deem it morally necessary.
After all, it was Rand Paul who caused me to "see the light" about Mitch McConnell and the GOP
establishment, both of whom Rand has now forbidden campaign members and grassroots supporters to attack.
Rand now says he can't win by attacking McConnell. Rand has changed his message of reform, so I cannot be
further involved in this effort with a clear conscience. If we are not working to reform the GOP, we are only
helping the establishment. On a personal note, however, Rand and I have parted company on friendly terms.
I have re-registered as a Libertarian, and I look forward to helping to grow the Libertarian Party of Kentucky
into the viable third-party alternative it can be. I welcome you to join me in this worthwhile endeavor for liberty
and our Constitution. Please visit www.lpky.org for more information about the Libertarian Party of Kentucky.
In Liberty,
Christi Gillespie
Christi Gillespie is a grassroots activist and organizer. The views expressed in this statement are her own, as a
private citizen, and should not be construed to reflect the views of any organization mentioned above. She is
available for comment to the press. Press inquiries should be e-mailed to her at christi.m.gillespie@gmail.com.
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