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Montana Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy’s Racist Comments
Recently, Republican Senate candidate for Montana, Tim Sheehy, made racist comments about the Crow Nation. He said that Crow Indians are “drunk at 8:00 A.M.” This story is getting a lot of attention now.
Media Coverage
The New York Times reported on this issue:
Tim Sheehy Was Recorded Using Racist Stereotypes About Native Americans
By making these remarks, Mr. Sheehy used harmful stereotypes and waded into the complex history of Native American tribal dynamics in Montana. Indigenous residents make up about 6 percent of the population in Montana, which has seven reservations and 12 tribes.
Statewide Attention
Other media outlets are also picking up the story:
In these recordings, Sheehy accused the Crow people of being drunk in the morning and throwing beer cans at him during a parade. These recordings were from events in Shelby and Hamilton in November 2023.
Sheehy’s Response
Sheehy isn’t helping himself by doubling down on his statements. Jon Tester’s campaign website hasn’t mentioned this story yet, but they are attacking Sheehy for lying about a bipartisan border bill.
Keeping the Pressure On
We need to keep the pressure on Sheehy. When your opponent is sinking, toss him an anvil!
Tribal Leaders Demand Apology
Tribal leaders are now demanding an apology from Sheehy. The Flathead Beacon reported:
Tribal Leaders Push for Apology Following Racially Charged Comments by Sheehy
Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council Chairman Bryce Kirk urged Sheehy to issue a formal apology. If meaningful action is not taken, his comments will become an inexcusable setback in trust-building and forward progress.
Sheila Hogan, executive director of the Montana Democratic Party, condemned Sheehy’s comments in the strongest possible terms. However, there is still nothing on Jon Tester’s campaign website about this issue.
Conclusion
This story is not going away, and we need to keep the pressure on Tim Sheehy. Let’s stand together and demand accountability for such harmful and racist remarks.
