DNC Native American Caucus Chair: "Barack Obama has Stood With Us . . ."

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Sen. Barack Obama greeted by tribal leaders in Crow Agency, Montana, May 19


DNC Native American Caucus Chair: 'Barack Obama has Stood With Us and it is Now Time That We Stand With Him'


WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Stating that "Barack Obama has stood with us and it is now time that we stand with him" Frank LaMere of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska urged Native voters this week to come out in record numbers on Tuesday "to restore the country and the First Nations, and to acknowledge that we must give voice to the generations to come."

LaMere, the Chairman of the Native American Caucus of the Democratic National Committee who guided the Native American delegation at the national convention, is optimistic about the expected turnout and impact of the Indian vote. "Indian country has responded to the Democratic message of change and the need for urgency. From Maine to California and from Washington to Florida the Native focus on the political process is unprecedented. This attention can manifest itself with the election of Barack Obama and countless Democratic state and local candidates who will enjoy Native support but there is much work to be done.


Frank LaMere, chairman of the Native American Caucus

We must ignore the negativity of the Republicans that is designed to raise doubts in our minds and to intimidate voters like us. We know the truth about what the Republicans have brought us because we see how it affects our children and grandchildren every day. Let us remain mindful of this through our every action and through our participation in this political process till Tuesday."

"Let there be no mistake about this my relatives", LaMere added. "Every vote will count and will decide much about your future. Cast it proudly and carefully. We have young relatives in harm's way right now who have paid our way to enter the election booth."

"We have many who go without because our leaders have failed us. This election means much to them. Barack Obama understands this while others remain oblivious. Let us, as Native people, help him."

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[Azlady]

1. K&R This is important !

[justiceischeap]

2. How does this affect Arizona, Azlady?

Is this endorsement enough to help turn AZ blue?

[bigtree]

3. The Navaho Nation has endorsed Obama

and the San Carlos Apache Tribe of Arizona as well . . .

San Carlos Apache Tribe endorses Sen. Obama
http://www.indianz.com/News/2008/011277.asp


Navajo Council Endorses Obama

The Navajo Nation has more than 250,000 tribal members and is the largest federally recognized tribe. The Navajo reservation also is the largest, located in three states: southeastern Utah, northeastern Arizona and northwestern New Mexico.
http://www.reznetnews.org/article/navajo-council-endorses-obama-23330

[eowyn_of_rohan]

4. This is wonderful news!

Man I hope an endless sea of people come out to vote Tuesday! We have to!

[eowyn_of_rohan]

11. Man, I hope all come out to vote

What kind of turnout do you anticipate?

[eowyn_of_rohan]

5. Boing!

Back up this goes

[bigtree]

6. kick

:kick:

[JJ]

7. Endorsed by the REAL AMERICANS

[TahitiNut]

13. Someone should tell Palin ... and watch her head explode.

:evilgrin:

[crickets]

8. Thank you, bigtree.

This is my favorite post of the day. Up it goes.

[Hekate]

9. KnR.

:kick:

[roguevalley]

10. once this is over, then onward to justice and economic equality.

this is a beautiful post. thank you.

[TahitiNut]

12. In a just nation, the name "Black Eagle" would be on the ballot.

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