Obama Endorsed by Crow Nation and Fort Peck Tribes

[Coexist]

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/caitlinharvey/gGBdx9

HELENA, MT – The Obama campaign announced today the endorsements of the Crow Nation and the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Ft. Peck Reservation. Tribal leaders cited Sen. Obama’s commitment to Indian Country and to the issues facing its residents.

Sen. Obama’s leadership qualities and commitment to issues of importance to Indian country distinguish him from his opponents” said Chairman A.T. Stafne of the Ft. Peck Tribes“ Our twelve voting members in the Tribal Council passed this endorsement resolution unanimously. I was personally impressed with his commitment to a true government-to-government relationship and his promise to appoint a Native American policy advisor in his White House. ”

“Senator Obama understands the challenges facing Native Americans in Montana,” said Crow Nation Chairman Carl Venne. “His record as a US Senator shows that he cares about Indian communities. He respects Indian sovereignty and is a strong advocate for Indian healthcare and education.

To find out more about Senator Obama’s positions on Native American issues, go to http://tribes.barackobama.com.

[tekisui]

1. Wow. That's good enough for me.

[sandnsea]

2. Browning and Rocky Boy endorsed last week

For those interested.

[Coexist]

3. I can't find the info on the site

do you have a link to it?

[sandnsea]

10. Here ya go

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/caitlinharvey/gGBYbn

[Coexist]

12. thank you.

I love this part, "his promise to appoint a Native American policy advisor in his White House".

[AtomicKitten]

4. I love that he includes Native Americans in his speeches.

great endorsement!

[MattNC]

5. Can anyone explain

how much significance (if any) this holds in Montana's primary? I admit I know little to nothing about Native American politics.

[Coexist]

8. I'm sorry - I don't know the answer to your question.

[sandnsea]

11. Very good for Obama, imo

The Dem base in Montana is Missoula environmentalists, Butte, unions and the reservations. I don't think the Clintons will do well with Butte or the unions, Clinton disgust is pretty high. The environmentalists are also the anti-war crowd, so not much help there. That left the reservations, so these 4 endorsements don't look good for the Clintons either.

[Coexist]

14. I like this part:

"his promise to appoint a Native American policy advisor in his White House"

[myrna minx]

6. Great News. n/t

[mmonk]

7. Very good. Recommended.

[me b zola]

9. K&R

:thumbsup:

[bonito]

13. K&R n/t