rss1. Brian Schweitzer
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 6:00 am
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Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D-Mont.) (EPA/ZUMAPRESS.com)
As governor of Montana, Schweitzer doesn’t represent one of the most highly populated, high-profile electoral states in the country. But this farmer/rancher may just be the president’s best option right now for a populist partner.
Yeas: Schweitzer, a self-proclaimed “pickup-driving, gun-loving” Democrat, possesses the appealing centrist profile that could strengthen Obama’s efforts to court moderate Democrats and independents. Additionally, as head of the Democratic Governors Association, giving speeches in bolo ties, jeans, and cowboy boots, Schweitzer has created a national profile for himself. Schweitzer is also term-limited in 2012 and will be formulating his next career move. Right now, he’s one of the most popular governors in the country, as far as approval ratings go.
Nays: Schweitzer and Obama have openly been at odds on several issues, including when the governor asked the administration to force GM to honor a contract in Montana. Schweitzer’s request was not heeded. And all quirkiness aside, Schweitzer’s more moderate positions on gun control and other issues is likely to displease some liberals.
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Comment posted March 2, 2010 @ 3:14 pm
I still like Joe Biden, but if they need to change horses midstream than you could do a whole lot worse than Brian Schweitzer. He has been pretty popular across the board in Montana. Of course Republicans fight him on issues, but the number of issues to fight on are reduced because it is hard to argue with common sense. Brian is a “regular guy” kind of governor, but he is smart and educated. He has a lot of experience in Arab countries and I am pretty sure he is fluent in Arabic. After graduating college he spent several years working in desert countries, teaching them about irrigation or water systems- something like that. He has been keeping progressives pretty happy in Montana. I know my relative that met him likes him and she has pretty progressive politics. But most of the Democrats and Independents like him. I think he would be a good choice IF president Obama was going to change.
Comment posted March 2, 2010 @ 8:14 pm
I still like Joe Biden, but if they need to change horses midstream than you could do a whole lot worse than Brian Schweitzer. He has been pretty popular across the board in Montana. Of course Republicans fight him on issues, but the number of issues to fight on are reduced because it is hard to argue with common sense. Brian is a “regular guy” kind of governor, but he is smart and educated. He has a lot of experience in Arab countries and I am pretty sure he is fluent in Arabic. After graduating college he spent several years working in desert countries, teaching them about irrigation or water systems- something like that. He has been keeping progressives pretty happy in Montana. I know my relative that met him likes him and she has pretty progressive politics. But most of the Democrats and Independents like him. I think he would be a good choice IF president Obama was going to change.
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