Sounds like the Republicans could make some real inroads if they would make a few overtures to the Indians, and then really deliver. It would help if they showed up with help and friendship on occasions other than just at election time too. Or are the Indians like the Democrat Plantation Blacks..."My grandpappy was a Dim, my Daddy was a Dim, and by George I'll die a Dim too..."?
No, I think you are right. The reservation system is a hard problem. But Democrats only offer more dependency. Republicans, if they are innovative enough, should be able to come up with something better.