Political opinion Washington Redskins name controversy

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although majority of advocating name change democrats, there no indication issue of real significance in electoral decisions given native americans such small percentage of electorate , not influence outcome of election. there 8 states natives make greater 2 percent of population: alaska, arizona, montana, new mexico, north dakota, oklahoma, south dakota , wyoming. however, polls show definite political difference in opinion of general public, 58% of democrats opposing name change versus 89% of republicans. statements political figures have been expressions of personal opinion rather recommendations government action. there have been non-binding resolutions advocating name change proposed in new jersey , passed in minneapolis, new york state , california.


the topic came in 2013 interview of president barack obama, stated if owner of redskins, consider changing name because offends many native americans, did not have stake in issue not owner of professional sports team. in november 2015 obama, speaking @ white house tribal nations conference, stated names , mascots of sports teams washington redskins perpetuate negative stereotypes of native americans , praised adidas new initiative schools change names , mascots designing new logos , paying part of cost of new uniforms. on may 22, 2014, fifty u.s. senators, forty-eight democrats , 2 independents, sent letter nfl commissioner goodell asking league, referencing donald sterling case, send same clear message nba did: racism , bigotry have no place in professional sports. 5 democratic senators declined sign letter, , republicans not invited so. no senators have publicly supported name, rather have either declined give opinion or stated opposition senate involvement in issue. during campaign, president donald trump defended name.


dc metro area jurisdictions

much of local political discussion has been building stadium, beginning in 1990s when maryland location chosen fedexfield. possibility of building new stadium in near future, both previous , current mayors of district of columbia have stated name change must part of discussion, team rejects possibiltiy. virginia governor terry mcauliffe has met owner discuss building of new stadium in virginia. many years, beginning departure of baltimore colts, redskins nfl team in large area maryland southern states. changing maryland nfl fans move baltimore ravens. several maryland politicians have stated name should change, governor larry hogan opposes change, citing desire keep stadium in maryland. virginia fans more numerous , dedicated supporters of redskins, , state , local governments have used economic incentives encourage team s relocation of facilities there, , maintain name entirely business decision team make. agency of commonwealth, virginia lottery, sponsor of team, , says has never had complaints.








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