ICT - Politics - Campaign 2008 http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/campaign2008 RSS Feed for ICT - Politics - Campaign 2008 en-us Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:46:28 GMT Trimble: Let go the chains of victimhood http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/campaign2008/27097974.html In this new social and political era, we will be challenged to solve the problems that plague our tribal communities, moving up from victims to victors; the one thing we must do is shed the chains of victimhood. Mankiller: Energized and hopeful for Sen. Barack Obama http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/campaign2008/27274049.html As a Native woman, it is tough not to feel distrustful of and cynical toward most politicians. But on the crest of this election season, unlike any prior, I feel buoyed. I feel energized, engaged and excited. I feel something new: hope. Trimble: No easy answers in Indian country http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/campaign2008/27907119.html It was Jan. 28, 1986, in the boardroom of the American Indian National Bank in Washington, DC. I remember the date well because of why the meeting ended abruptly. I and a couple of my associates of Charles Trimble Company were briefing then-Congressman John McCain on the findings of a recent study we conducted. Republican Natives react favorably to Palin VP selection http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/campaign2008/27912839.html WASHINGTON – As Gov. Sarah Palin worked overtime at the Republican National Convention to make her views better known, Native Republicans began to speak out on their admiration for the governor from Alaska. Russell Means, fish-in activist, asserts treaty rights and discounts both the DNC and RNC http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/campaign2008/27912599.html DENVER—Six trout were caught – one over the legal limit of five – and some license plate numbers were recorded by law enforcement during a recent fish-in at a lake in South Dakota, according to a long-time Native activist. Native ‘first dude’ holds power http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/campaign2008/27907709.html WASHINGTON – Some Alaskan politicos say that Todd Palin, the husband of Gov. Sarah Palin, has held unprecedented power over her decision-making process during her two years in the state’s highest office. Since he’s Alaska Native, some Indians can’t help but wonder if his spousal sway could result in more tribal influence in the White House if Sen. McCain were elected. American Indians for McCain Coalition debuts at GOP convention http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/campaign2008/27907629.html ST. PAUL, Minn. – John McCain’s presidential campaign announced the leaders of the American Indians for McCain Coalition at a Sept. 3 meeting in St. Paul, in time for the two-month home stretch to the November presidential election. Ball of confusion http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/campaign2008/27907564.html WASHINGTON – The next time the Republican Party holds a national convention, planners might want to check in more than 48 hours in advance with one of the nation’s more powerful Indian leaders about their desire for him to speak at the convention. GOP platform includes Native-specific language and goals http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/campaign2008/27907429.html WASHINGTON – Delegates and leaders of the Republican National Convention have approved a national party platform for the next four years that includes several Indian-focused provisions. McCain nets $1.75 million at Reed-linked event http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/politics/campaign2008/27272869.html ATLANTA (AP) – Sen. John McCain raised more than $1.75 million for Republicans Aug. 18 at a fundraiser clouded by confusion over the role of a political operative connected to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff.