Rand Paul Pulls Ahead in Latest Independent Poll

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Tue Nov 3, 2009 8:30pm EST 

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.--(Business Wire)--
Bowling Green ophthalmologist and long-time taxpayer activist Rand Paul is
leading the field for the Republican nomination for United States Senate,
according to the latest poll results. The survey, conducted by ABC affiliate
WHAS out of Louisville, shows Dr. Paul beating former frontrunner and beltway
insider pick Trey Grayson 35-32 percent. 

Today`s strong polling builds on more recent good news for Dr. Paul. Rand lead
all Kentucky candidates, Democrat or Republican, in fundraising during the third
quarter, pulling in over $1 million. 

"There is a grassfire movement burning in Kentucky, powered by citizens
determined to take their country back from out-of-control government spending
and debt," said Jesse Benton, an advisor to Dr. Paul`s campaign. "Today`s poll
numbers show that, with hard work and continued outreach to his fellow
Kentuckians, Rand Paul can be the next Senator from Kentucky."

Jesse Benton,202-246-6363



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