Club president resigns over Obama bucks

The president of the Chaffey Community Republican Women, Federated has resigned over a group newsletter that included racist imagery, said club member and Fontana Councilwoman Acquanetta Warren.

Group president Diane Fedele has been under fire for publishing a graphic of "Obama bucks," which features a photo of Barack Obama next to pictures of fried chicken, ribs, watermelon and Kool-Aid.

"I think it was the best thing to do," Warren said about the resignation. "Hopefully people will move on from this."

Fedele did not return calls for comment and several board members hung up on a reporter making inquiries into the matter.

The organization's monthly meeting was scheduled for tonight at the Magic Lamp restaurant but has been canceled. Marji Mayo is the group's first vice president but it has not been determined whether she will be Fedele's successor.

The newsletter was sent to more than 200 members earlier this month and has sparked outrage from political leaders and members of the conservative group. A caption was printed under the "Obama bucks" graphic that read, "Obama talks about all those presidents that got their names on bills. If elected, what bill would he be on? Food stamps, what else!"

Fedele has since apologized for the incident citing poor judgment but members like Warren have called for a public apology.

Warren said she hopes with Fedele's resignation, things will finally quiet down for the group.