San Bernardino County GOP works to recapture its mojo - (Warning Graphic Photo)

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http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_13840520

Posted: 11/21/2009 07:25:11 AM PST



Robert Rego, the new chairman of the San Bernardino County Republican Party. (Al Cuizon/Staff Photographer)


Five years ago, Republicans reigned in San Bernardino County.

In 2004, the local GOP raised more than $350,000, supported candidates in 16 city council races and held a sizeable lead over Democrats in voter registration.

Over the past two years, however, Democrats have seized the majority of registered voters as the local party was wracked with instability and scandal.

"Our party is hurt," said Robert Rego, who took over as chairman of the San Bernardino County Republican Party in August. "We've gone through a lot of trials and tribulations."

Rego and other party leaders attribute the party's current plight to a variety of factors, chiefly former chairman Bill Postmus' divisive run against a fellow Republican and the national Republican Party's lack of a clear message.

[mike_c]

1. anyone else smell bacon...?

Sue-eeeeee!

[Old Codger]

4. Exactly

This guy is exactly the image that comes to mind when I think "rethug"

[Atticus]

2. "Doctor, my eyes!"

No way does "Graphic Photo" adequately warn the viewing public!

[CurtEastPoint]

3. Wasn't he in this Monty Python movie?

[mike_c]

5. "Just one thin mint, sir!"

:rofl:

[CurtEastPoint]

6. 'Oh, no... I COULDN'T'

Thanks, Mike. That made me LOL...truly.

[msongs]

7. jabba the Hut lol nt