Leaders of all of South Dakota's tribes announced their endorsement of Sen. Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota) on Thursday in one of the tightest and closely watched Senate races in history.
Daschle, the Senate minority leader, is engaged in a rough battle with Republican John Thune, a former Congressman. Both candidates have made a number of visits to reservations, attending pow-wows, meeting with tribal leaders and pushing for a large turnout among Native voters.
But after months of campaigning, only Daschle can claim the support of all nine tribes. "I'm honored to receive the endorsement from every tribal chairman in our great state," he said yesterday.
Tribal leaders praised the Democratic candidate for his commitment to Indian issues, particularly his attempts to increase the budget for the Indian Health Service. They said he would continue to advocate for tribes in the state.
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