Mark Trahant: "Three lessons Clinton could learn from Sanders "

[Mike__M]

Trahant Reports:
#NativeVote16 – Three lessons Clinton could learn from Sanders

There are three lessons that the Hillary Clinton campaign could learn from team Bernie Sanders. And there is one critical lesson from Clinton that could help Indian Country win more elections.

What made the Sanders’ campaign so remarkable is that it took what had been a special event — a visit to Crow, for example — and it made it a routine part of the campaign. When a Sanders event was near Indian Country (or better within a tribal nation) everyone from the candidate to his staff knew what to do.

This is how campaigns should be run. It conveys a level of respect to the first people of this continent in a way that defies history.

First: When campaigning in or near Indian Country make sure the protocol is public.

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Second: Hire Nicole Willis. Now. The great thing about her role with the Sanders’ campaign is that she had access and authority. It may not seem like Indian Country is a big enough constituent group for such a high level post, but it’s a powerful metaphor that goes beyond politics.

Third: Identify Native American surrogates and let them talk.

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And finally the Clinton campaign did something last night that Indian Country should make our election cornerstone, early voting.

https://trahantreports.com/2016/06/08/nativevote16-three-lessons-clinton-could-learn-from-sanders/

[Jack Bone]

1. I think we're gonna need all of the help we can get

come November.

K&R