Tribal leaders throw pre-caucus support to Hillary Clinton

[Godhumor]

Text cross-posted from GDP:

A lineup of tribal leaders from across Washington has thrown its support to Hillary Clinton's presidential candidacy on the eve of Washington's Democratic presidential caucuses.

The support was solidified after a Tuesday roundtable at the Puyallup Indian Reservation in which the ex-secretary of state met with leaders of 19 tribes from the state's Native American community.

"From her work on the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and Children's Health Insurance Program, to supporting the United States' role in the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Hillary has long been by our side," said Swinomish Tribal Community chair Brian Cladoosby.

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"Her respect for Indian Country is so insurmountable that everything that was shared in that room she had already had in her position paper," said Roleen Hargrove, Puyallup Tribal Council vice chairwoman.

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http://m.seattlepi.com/local/politics/article/Tribal-leaders-throw-pre-caucus-support-to-7100031.php

There are approximately 100k Native Americans in Washington


Group side note: I managed to stay away for one week. Just can't quit this place...

[WhiteTara]

1. A bigger bus is going to be needed now. nt

[livetohike]

2. K&R

[Lucinda]

3. I knew about the meeting...so happy to see their endorsement!

And WB! I'm in the trashing and untrashing GDP stage myself!

[DURHAM D]

4. There may be 100K Native Americans in Washington but

the other side does have a spatz.

[lunamagica]

5. K&R. It's so awesome to see all minorities united like this

[KitSileya]

6. Isn't it? We're a very diverse group, and I like it!

It's the reason why the Democrats are so awesome, that they fight for those who aren't the default in our society, straight, cis, white men. We are diverse, and straight, white, cis men are welcome as part of our coalition.

[Surya Gayatri]

7. Massive K & R. Thanks for posting.

[Treant]

8. Why can't you quit us?

Next thing you know, we'll be herding sheep on a mountain together.

[Godhumor]

9. Will there be an Oscar in it for me? N/t

[DemonGoddess]

10. K&R!

[William769]

11. The vote will be what it is.

A Washington loss is no big deal because after the Primaries & caucuses are done in March, Sanders will be on a downward spiral once again.

For all intents and purposes, this primary is over & Hillary will be our nominee.

[mcar]

12. K&R

[NastyRiffraff]

13. Wonderful endorsement

Whatever happens in Washington's caucus, it's an important one.

[Cha]

14. This is wonderful.. Mahalo, Godhumor!

I knew you wouldn't stay away long.

[Thinkingabout]

15. Hoping for good results in all three states, splits are good also

You need to hang with us, I am not backing out, going to stay strong.

[riversedge]

16. Welcome back

[otohara]

17. She Sure Has Done A Lot

in her lifetime thus far -
looking forward to her presidency!

[Tanuki]

18. "Growing Together"---HRC's vision for building a brighter future for Native Americans

https://www.hillaryclinton.com/briefing/factsheets/2016/02/23/growing-together-hillary-clintons-vision-for-building-a-brighter-future-for-native-americans/