During the long primary season, what issue did Obama address that pertains to Native Americans? The answer is simple, none.
In the Overall spectrum of the Native American Vote Obama did not win. There are many reasons for this, I am listing some below.
1. Native American Health Care- He said he would bring about universal heath care, however, Obama made no commitment to increase federal funding of our health care facilities. He made no commitment to bring our health care up to national standards. So, this would mean Native Americans health care would be right were it is now, at the very bottom. So, you have to ask yourself , "What Change?"
2. Native American Education- Obama Made no commitment, for federal funds to repair or build Native American schools. Across the country many Native American schools are in shambles because of lack of funding. Some schools are being forced to close due to lack of funds. So, you have to ask yourself, "What Change?".
3. Native American Poverty Rate- Obama again, made no commitment to bring about a National Native American empowerment program dedicated to ending the high rate of unemployment, poverty and lack of financial institutions willing to support Native American Communities on reservations. Thus, developing a self sustaining business infrastructure. Obama is aware that many are being economically starved off their reservation lands, while the federal government sends money to foreign lands, with billions of tax dollars each year, could go to Native American communities. So, you have to ask yourself, "What Change?".
Obama has no plan for "change" for Native Americans. He has NOT shown us, he has the leadership abilities nor personal willingness to fully address or implement a policy of change that would help Native Americans. The More he talks about change, the more Native Americans see "No Change or Commitment", for them.
