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- Tribal leaders in Montana called for Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy to apologize for derogatory remarks about Native Americans.
- Sheehy was recorded saying that Native Americans were 'drunk at 8 a.m.' during fundraising events, leading to public outrage.
- The Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council condemned his comments as reinforcing negative stereotypes and demanded an apology.
- Political experts believe that Sheehy's remarks may galvanize Native American voter registration, which could favor his opponent.
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