On Tuesday former California state senator and California Republican Party chairman candidate Jim Brulte presented his vision for the Republican Party at a luncheon hosted by the San Bernardino County Federation of Republican Women. Brulte stressed that Republicans need to work together as a cohesive party, rather than resort to the infighting of recent years such as between the Tea Party and moderate Republicans. “It’s all too easy after a defeat to look around and blame a member of our own family. . . . We all got beat. We all have to work together to win. And we can win.” To read the rest of the story, click here.
by AdministratorThe San Bernardino County Republican Central Committee (SBGOP) has been in disarray for some time. In four short years, county party registration has gone from 30,000 in the red to 30,000 in the blue. In other words, the Democrats gained 60,000 voters more than Republicans did. Robert Rego became SBGOP chairman in 2008. He paralyzed any effort at voter gains. Fundraising has also been at an all-time low under his watch. To read the rest of the story, click here.
by AdministratorFour years ago San Bernardino County was a red county. Today, registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans by almost 31,000 voters. It is that statistic that has even the most ardent ultra-conservative grassroots San Bernardino County Central Committee members ready to vote for a . . . omg . . . sitting politician as the new chairman over the current “we the people” incumbent. Unless one first flinches, a showdown could take place this month between sitting chairman, Robert Rego, and Assemblyman Curt Hagman. Hagman, one of California’s more successful Republican legislators, is challenging Rego for the top county spot. To read the rest of the story, click here.
by AdministratorAfter yet another disappointing finish to a Republican Party election campaign in California, it appears Golden State GOPers have finally received the message that their organization is in serious trouble. While many analysts and observers claim the California Republican Party’s losses are a fault of a poor message and lousy nominees (and in some cases that may be correct), one clear factor is also present – there is a void of professional leadership at the state party level in addition to a lack of direction at the level of many GOP county parties. To read the rest of the story, click here.
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