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Shifting tribal focus to the environment would give Obama their vote.
Associated Press. MARTIN GRIFFITH – Jul 14, 2008. “Young Native Americans mull Obama, McCain at event.” [Alex Kats-
Rubin] http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5glorPeYbVNfQ7Si2wvXl0nIAOapQD91THI4O0
But Mykhal Colelay Mendoza, 16, of Arizona's White Mountain Apache Reservation, said she supports Obama because
she thinks his commitment to Indians and the environment is more sincere.
The concerns of the nation's 11.9 million American Indians gained renewed attention in May as Obama visited
Montana's Crow Indian reservation and was adopted into the nation during a private ceremony.
In Reno, a surrogate delivered a message from the Democratic candidate.
"He inspires me a lot because he's not white," Mendoza said. "Maybe this country would change with a person of color in the
White House. We've been doing the same routine and it's getting boring."
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Associated Press. MARTIN GRIFFITH – Jul 14, 2008. “Young Native Americans mull Obama, McCain at event.” [Alex Kats-
Rubin] http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5glorPeYbVNfQ7Si2wvXl0nIAOapQD91THI4O0
Hundreds of young Native Americans gathering for a five-day conference here are being urged to become politically active
because the American Indian vote could make a difference in this year's presidential election.
Jackson Slim Brossy, legislative associate of the nonpartisan National Congress of American Indians, said the Indian vote —
which traditionally has been Democratic — is up for grabs this year as Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain both try
to woo it.
He said the Indian vote was a factor in Obama's defeat of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in June's Montana primary, as
well as in past victories of U.S. Sens. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., and Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M.
"The Native American vote has been overlooked in the past, but there's a trend of it making a difference and I think
2008 will continue the trend," Brossy told The Associated Press.
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Associated Press. MARTIN GRIFFITH – Jul 14, 2008. “Young Native Americans mull Obama, McCain at event.” [Alex Kats-
Rubin] http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5glorPeYbVNfQ7Si2wvXl0nIAOapQD91THI4O0
Hundreds of young Native Americans gathering for a five-day conference here are being urged to become politically active
because the American Indian vote could make a difference in this year's presidential election.
Jackson Slim Brossy, legislative associate of the nonpartisan National Congress of American Indians, said the Indian vote —
which traditionally has been Democratic — is up for grabs this year as Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain both try
to woo it.
He said the Indian vote was a factor in Obama's defeat of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in June's Montana primary, as well
as in past victories of U.S. Sens. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., and Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M.
"The Native American vote has been overlooked in the past, but there's a trend of it making a difference and I think
2008 will continue the trend," Brossy told The Associated Press.
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Associated Press. MARTIN GRIFFITH – Jul 14, 2008. “Young Native Americans mull Obama, McCain at event.” [Alex Kats-
Rubin] http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5glorPeYbVNfQ7Si2wvXl0nIAOapQD91THI4O0
Hundreds of young Native Americans gathering for a five-day conference here are being urged to become politically active
because the American Indian vote could make a difference in this year's presidential election.
Jackson Slim Brossy, legislative associate of the nonpartisan National Congress of American Indians, said the Indian vote —
which traditionally has been Democratic — is up for grabs this year as Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain both try
to woo it.
He said the Indian vote was a factor in Obama's defeat of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in June's Montana primary, as well
as in past victories of U.S. Sens. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., and Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M.
"The Native American vote has been overlooked in the past, but there's a trend of it making a difference and I think
2008 will continue the trend," Brossy told The Associated Press.
Burt Hubbard. August 02, 2008. “BETTING ON THE WEST How Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico Could Determine the
Next President” iStockAnalyst. [Alex Kats-Rubin]
http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews+articleid_2466820&title=BETTING_ON_THE_WEST_How.html
s Barack Obama stands on stage at Invesco Field to give his acceptance speech on Aug. 28, the national television cameras
will no doubt have captured the scenic splendor of the Rocky Mountains in the distance and spotlighted the white bronco
rearing by the stadium's scoreboard.
Both are fitting images for the Democratic Party's kickoff to win back the presidency through the West.
It's a strategy that began back in January 2007 with the selection of Denver for the Democratic National Convention and
continued through January and February this year with record- breaking turnout in caucuses in the Western states.
The strategy is simple: Bet on the West.
Win the 19 electoral votes of Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico combined and the party could avoid having to sweat out
results as it did in Ohio in 2004 or Florida in 2000.
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Obama has spoken out for federal incentives for more wind power – he’d get
the credit
Iodinews.com, June 4th, 2008. “McNerney supports Obama.” <
http://www.lodinews.com/articles/2008/06/04/news/10_mcnerney_080604.txt>
The federal government needs to take responsibility for building transmission lines to encourage the development of wind
power in South Dakota, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama said during an interview Friday with the Argus
Leader.
Obama says wind power could provide up to half the nation’s electricity needs, but federal tax incentives must be extended to
keep that development in the United States.
“If we don’t get those tax incentives, those federal tax breaks in place, then you’re going to see a whole lot of wind power
generation and industry moving to Europe,” he said. “It’s already starting to happen.”
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Francisco Tharp, intern for High Country News, 7/16/08, “Dems reach out to Native Americans,” High Country News,
http://www.hcn.org/articles/17590
Women and African-Americans aren’t the only demographics receiving extra attention from Democrats this year. The party has also
been reaching out to Native Americans.
“In the past, Native American voters have been ignored, or thought of in the last minute,” says Laura Harris of the Comanche Tribe.
“What (Democratic National Committee Chairman) Howard Dean has done is incorporate us into the process, not just for our
vote, but for our participation and economic support, too. It’s an exciting time to be a Native American and take our place in the
political process of the U.S.”
Harris, who serves as the executive director of the nonprofit Americans for Indian Opportunity, is one of an “unprecedented” six
Native Americans appointed to the Democratic National Convention’s standing committees. She’s just one example of how the
Democratic Party is recognizing Native American issues and courting Indian voters.
When Dean took his seat as chairman of the Democratic Party in February 2005, he initiated the party’s “50 State Plan,” in order to
“not write off voters who we didn’t expect to win, and not take for granted voters we thought we already had,” according to
Democratic National Committee spokesman Damien LaVera.
The national party is working with state parties to hire full-time staff to reach out at a state level, rather than engaging only voters in
key demographics or during election years. Every state, says LaVera, now has at least three full-time party employees. And four states
– Arizona, Oklahoma, Alaska and New Mexico -- have full-time Native American party organizers.
The 50 State Plan also encourages American Indians to seek office. “The Democratic Party has always said everyone deserves a
place at the table,” says La Vera. “But Chairman Dean said that wasn’t enough. He said Native Americans needed a place on the
ballots.”
The plan is working, he adds, noting that in 2006, a record 64 Native Americans were elected to state legislatures in 14 different states.
Democrats are also helping Native Americans financially. Last August, the party chose the Native American Bank in Denver,
which is owned by 26 federally recognized Indian tribes, as the depository of $2 million in federal grant funds.
“The money provides the Native American Bank with a little bit of publicity and support for the great work they’ve been doing,” says
Natalie Wyeth, a spokeswoman for the Democratic National Convention Committee. “They have a long track record of working with
tribal and other underprivileged communities, and helping them in start-up efforts.”
The party’s convention committee has recently begun depositing a portion of its federal grant funds in “minority and woman-owned
banks” in the convention’s host city, instead of keeping it in New York or Washington, D.C., says Wyeth. In Boston in 2004, the party
used OneUnited, the largest African-American bank in the U.S., and Asian American Bank, which provides financial support to small
business owners and the Asian American community.
Democrats hope that by the time the funds are withdrawn -- a few months before the convention begins in late August -- their
economic and political support will have encouraged Native American voters to continue supporting Democratic candidates.
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Mike Graham, citizen of the Oklahoma Cherokee Nation, 8/04/06, “Republican party declares economic war against Native
Americans,” American Chronicles, http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/12126
Although the U.S. Federal Government today does not issue bounties for Indian scalps and calling for their extermination, the
Republican party is waging a national political economic war against the Native American community through their anti-
Indian politics.
Republican party elected representatives, state and federal are fully supporting anti-Indian groups like "One Nation United" and
"Citizen's Equal Rights Foundation" by enacting new legislation and changing laws to block Native Americans' economic well
being and advancement.
Mike Graham, citizen of the Oklahoma Cherokee Nation, 8/04/06, “Republican party declares economic war against Native
Americans,” American Chronicles, http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/12126
The republican party's attitude toward Native Americans' economic well being is "Why can't Indians live in Death Valley and
be happy?" While federal and state governments offer well endowed financial incentives for businesses to operate in America,
that attitude is not offered to the Native American community. The federal government has failed miserably in it's lawful duties to
ensure the economic well being of all Native Americans! The Indian Federal Trust Fund has been robbed of around one hundred
billion dollars. The federal government wants Indians to settle for eight billion. Americans are not hearing about this issue on CNN &
Fox national TV news for a good reason. Our government wants the myth "Indians don't pay taxes." to continue.
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Proving their stance on the economy is make or break for the republicans.
Wall Street Journal. By JOHN D. MCKINNON, ELIZABETH HOLMES and STEPHEN POWER July 28, 2008
Republicans Seek to Capitalize On Drilling Support [Alex Kats-Rubin]
http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB121720971265788915.html?mod=special_page_campaign2008_topbox
Republicans are upping the ante on their bet that energy issues -- especially increased domestic oil production -- will be
key to closing Democrats' imposing advantage with voters on the economy.
This week, President George W. Bush heads to two election battleground states, Ohio and West Virginia, to draw attention
to congressional inaction. Senate Republicans are planning a floor fight before August recess to try to win authorization for
more production.
It is a potential make-or-break move for Republicans, who, in the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, trailed
Democrats by 16 percentage points when voters were asked which party they thought would do a better job handling
the economy. That is a slight improvement for Republicans from the 18-point lead Democrats held in January, but still a big
deficit to overcome.
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