Friends, I have accepted a job as Executive Director of the Libertarian Party of Indiana. I will be leaving Abdul in the Morning on Friday 10-10-08. It wasn’t an easy decision in the beginning, but after the last two weeks, it’s a no brainer. We have a serious leadership gap in this country, and most Americans no longer trust the people they vote for. For most, including myself, my former party does not stand for what I believe. They say the things I believe, but their votes do not match their words. 

I have been a Republican my entire life. I have worked for Republicans on a consistent basis for the past 7 years. I was a Republican until the beginning of this year. The power structure has made it clear that they will decide what is best for party members, and that new (or old) ideas are not open for discussion. So why fight members of my own party when there is already an establish party that aligns with my beliefs? Why fight my party AND the other party? I gave switching parties very serious consideration, because I consider politics, voting, and government a very serious business. We are seeing that currently. I couldn’t ignore the fact that I could find few things that my Libertarian friends believed.

I believe in as much personal and economic as a responsible society can allow. George W. Bush has produced a government that has limited both, and the current Presidential candidate is not much different. My party has left me, and they aren’t too intersted in changing to keep me.

It was a freeing choice. Yes, poll numbers are currently low, and many consider it a wasted vote… But I am tired of throwing away my country to keep power, or to keep the other guys out of office. This has become painfully clear now that Republicans and Democrats have led us to the brink of Socialism and the next Great Depression. These people can no longer be allowed to “solve” our nations problems. Americans have to start voting for what they truly believe, and not for what they know. Are you a Republican or Democrat because that’s what your parents were? Do you truly understand economics? Do you tuly know what Republicans, Democrats, Greens or Libertarians believe?

Voting for the lesser of two evils is no way to run a government.

I will miss the battles with Abdul every morning, and I will miss the enjoyment from hearing that listeners enjoy our show. It has been a life-changing experience, and I am sad to go. But I feel like I am sitting on the side-lines, and I need to get involved. Here is the press release announcing my departure:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chris Spangle, Former Producer of Abdul in the Morning, Joins Libertarian Party of Indiana as Executive Director

Indianapolis, IN, October 3, 2008 - Chris Spangle, most recently the producer of Abdul in the Morning Show on Newstalk 1430 WXNT Indianapolis has joined the Libertarian Party of Indiana as its Executive Director.

Chris was born in Indiana, and raised in Plainfield, where he currently resides. He attended IUPUI, majoring in History while acting as President of the IUPUI chapter of College Republicans. He has been active in Indiana politics including his work on numerous campaigns. Mr. Spangle joined the Libertarian Party earlier in 2008 and recently said, “America is at a crucial moment. Our government is out of control. Republican and Democrat administrations have irresponsibly led America to the brink of financial ruin and have lost the trust of the American people.”

“In the Libertarian Party I have found a principled organization that promotes both economic and personal freedom. We have a message that can resonate with all Americans and I look forward to strengthening our party,” he added.

Chris will be leaving his post as the producer of Abdul in the Morning Show on Newstalk 1430 WXNT in Indianapolis on October 10, 2008 in order to take on the new role.

Todd Singer, Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Indiana, praised Mr. Spangle by saying, “Chris Spangle brings solid campaign experience from the political work he did while at IUPUI, and unique insights from his time on Abdul in the Morning. His youth, enthusiasm and media experience will be integral to our outreach operations.”

ABOUT THE LPIN
The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in the United States and is rapidly growing. The Libertarian Party believes in and promotes fiscally responsible, non-intrusive government that is administratively competent and socially tolerant.

CONTACT:
Todd Singer, Chairman
Libertarian Party of Indiana
(317) 920-1994
lpinhq@lpin.org

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