Five Tribes jump for Joy, citing 'respect' for sovereignty

Leaders of the five largest tribes in Oklahoma are throwing their support to Joy Hofmeister in Oklahoma’s tightening gubernatorial race – which may have a substantial effect on the outcome of the race, past elections show. Leaders of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Muscogee, Choctaw and Seminole nations held a press conference to announce their endorsement, citing Hofmeister’s “respect for tri...