White Teeth Links For 2010-08-08 [del.icio.us]

Shocker: Meg Whitman, Jerry Brown seek funds from casino tribesThis year, the long road to the governor's office runs through the high desert reservation of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians.It also stops at the reservations â?? and casinos â?? of the Sycuan and Viejas bands of the Kumeyaay Nation east of San Diego.In fact, the campaign trail crosses many of the state's Indian reservations, especially those with lucrative gambling compacts. That's where Democrat Jerry Brown and Republican Meg Whitman â?? along with candidates for other offices â?? are seeking the support and potentially hefty donations of tribal leaders.At stake is the financial backing of a state gambling industry that generates an estimated $7.2 billion a year in revenue. Also at play are the stat...