Get Out the Vote 2000 (10/24/00)

Authors

Harlan McKosatoFollow

Date of this Version

October 2000

Abstract

In the 20th Century, Native Americans did not participate in our national elections in great numbers. But Indian Nations have become increasingly engaged in the American political process as more tribes realize what is at stake. The Indian vote is key in several swing states. Will a small segment of the population make an impact on Election 2000? Or will Native America not show up at the polls again? Guests include NCAI President Susan Masten of the Yurok Tribe and U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii.