Kosciusko County Chairman Terry Bartley has released the following statement in response to Larry Rensberger's letter to the editor.
The Kosciusko County Democrats do not expect all of our candidates to agree with the party's position at all times and Mr. Rensberger is no exception. We would hope, however, that all candidates be respectful of the other candidates who have active campaigns within the county. Mr. Rensberger crossed the line when he attacked Tom Hayhurst, Brad Ellsworth and Joe Donnelly and we are forced to take the following action: Effective immediately the Kosciusko County Democrats will pull all support from Mr. Rensberger and will not support his campaign for Kosciusko County Council District 1. Any appointed postitions that Mr. Rensberger holds will be removed and 2010 party donations will be returned to him.
It's sad that it had to come to this but we wish him well in his hunt for another party, who knows we may see him again as a candidate for another party.
