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Crow chairman said Sheehy's racist remarks disrespect tribe, perpetuate stereotypes • Daily Montanan

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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy ’s disparaging remarks about the Crow Tribe reflect a discriminatory and racially prejudiced belief about all Native Americans .

Chairman Frank Whiteclay wrote a letter to the Republican candidate, saying his remarks are “highly unprofessional,” and “disproportionate” The letter addressed the remarks, although it wasn’t addressed to anyone in particular.

Montana is home to 12 tribes and seven reservations; Native Americans make up roughly 7% of the state population.

Sheehy was hand-picked by U.S. Sen. Steve Daines , head of the National Republican Senatorial Committee , to unseat Tester .

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee head said his top priority this November is defending incumbents.

Tester is one of the top people on his list.

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