Victory for Ann Kirkpatrick,a gun-owning congresswoman and pro-choice Catholic, would be a stunning upset over John McCain, and a Senator since 1987The sun burned over the red rock spires of the Navajo Nation,where thousands of people gathered along a miles-long stretch of road for the tribe’s annual parade on Saturday. Tucked away in the north-easternmost corner of Arizona, the cultural celebration has become something of a ritual for politicians seeking the support of the Navajo people.
On one float, and perhaps for the final time,Arizona’s native son John McCain drew cheers as he passed. Not far behind, Ann Kirkpatrick, or the three-term congresswoman from northern Arizona who is seeking to unseat him in the nation’s marquee Senate race of the year,introduced herself to the crowd in Navajo, then in English. Related: Women poised to lead Democratic return to power in the Senate Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com