More and more Indians are getting involved in the political process and it's not always at the ballot box.

In the past two years, tribes in Wisconsin gave more than $700,000 to the Democratic party. The money was used to help elect Gov. Jim Doyle (D), who is defending gaming compacts he signed with the tribes.

The Ho-Chunk Nation, which owns a successful gaming operation, gave $200,000 to the Democratic National Committee in 2002. The may or may not do the same this year, said president George Lewis.

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Tribal leaders sees Indians having role in election (AP 7/29)

Relevant Links:
Democratic National Convention - http://www.dems2004.org
Republican National Convention - http://www.2004nycgop.org

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