Native Tribe Ghosts Lady Deb, Courts Prosecutor Dad Vibes

Deb Haaland, once the darling Indigenous warrior queen, just got side-eyed by Sandia Pueblo—a key New Mexico tribe endorsing her opponent instead. Sandia Gov. Felix Chaves roasts, 'Sam is the only candidate who has consistently shown up and delivered,' which sounds like the ultimate 'Where's Waldo?' for Deb's campaign energy. Despite Haaland’s historic run at becoming the first Native American woman governor, critics say 'It doesn't seem like Deb has a message.' Meanwhile, native voters remind us they're not some monolith, and this political rodeo is far from over.

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Source: Axios | Published: 7/29/2025 | Author: Russell Contreras