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Poll: Native Americans OK w/’Redskins’

In this Dec. 26, 2015, file photo, a Washington Redskins helmet sits on the field as players warm-up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. A recent national poll, conducted by the Washington Post, finds that nine of 10 Native Americans aren't offended by the Washington Redskins name. A federal judge ordered the cancellation of the Redskins' trademark registration in July 2015, ruling that their name may be disparaging to Native Americans. The club is appealing. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
By D.F. Oliveria daveo@spokesman.com(509) 319-0354

A new Washington Post poll found that 90 percent of Native Americans aren’t offended by the Washington Redskins ‘ nickname and an overwhelming majority consider it an unimportant issue. The Post polled 504 people who identify primarily as Native American from across the country, including those who lived on reservations and those who were not part of a tribe. The general population appears to care more about the name than Native Americans. A 2014 ESPN poll found that 23 percent of the population favored a name change/ ESPN . More here.

Question: Will this poll affect the dialogue re: the demand by some for the Washington Redskins to change their mascot?

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