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Morongo Confirms it Will Host Democratic Debate

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by Brad Jolly, Partner

March 21, 2007

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians has confirmed that it has been selected to host the first ever Indian country Democratic presidential candidate debate. The debate will be held at the Tribe's Morongo Casino Resort & Spa's Event Center in Cabazon on the Reservation on August 23, 2007. Tribal Chairman, Robert Martin, remarked, "No major presidential campaign event has ever come to Indian Country. This represents a historic opportunity for this country's first Americans to take a direct role in the future of America by holding a national level forum for presidential candidates." The format of the debate has not been completely set, but it is likely to include opening remarks from the candidates and questions from moderators and the audience.

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