Brian Schweitzer

Brian Schweitzer

Brian Schweitzer is the current governor of Montana.

 
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Brian Schweitzer Montana Governor Brian Schweiter Born: Sept. 4, 1955 (age 52); Havre, Montana Spouse: Nancy H. Schweitzer Current Residence: Whitefish, Mont. Religion: Roman Catholic College: Colorado State University; Montana State University Credentials: Governor of Montana 2004-present The Good Learned to speak Arabic after spending several years in the Middle East working on irrigation Approval ratings in Montana hover around 70 percent, the highest in the country Has cross-party appeal with a focus on individual rights, including strong support for 2nd Amendment The Bad Lacks experience. Governorship is his first elected office and he has never had to perform on a national stage Lack ... Read Full Story
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After years of testing and many discussions among Black Eagle residents and government officials, Governor Brian Schweitzer has formally requested that the area be designated a Superfund site.  
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HELENA – Gov. Brian Schweitzer says budget concerns are behind a decision to cut four Commerce Department jobs. The administration says more "austerity measures" could be coming. The governor says he has directed his administration to find saving measures wherever possible.  
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KFBB NewsChannel 5First Lady Nancy Schweitzer tours MSU-Great Falls dental clinicMontana's News StationMontana's First Lady Nancy Schweitzer was in Great Falls today visiting a local dental clinic which serves low-income families. ...First Lady Schweitzer Visits MSU-Great Falls College of TechnologyKFBB NewsChannel 5all 2 news articles »  
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John King interviewed Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer on CNN’s “State of the Union” over the weekend. King asked Schweitzer, who is chair of the Democratic Governors Association, what happened in the recent governor’s races in Virginia and New Jersey, both of which were won by Republicans. SCHWEITZER: Well I think that history…  
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HELENA – A state law used to determine Gov. Brian Schweitzer illegally appeared in state-produced radio announcements while he was a candidate is vague and should be thrown out, an attorney for the governor argued. "I don't think there's any question that the law is ambiguous and should not be enforced on the governor," Mike Meloy told District Judge Jeff Sherlock at a hearing. "This is not Watergate. This is a simple 'thank-you-to-farmers...  
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Schweitzer appears on CNNMontana's News StationGovernor Brian Schweitzer made an appearance on CNN's State of the Union show on Sunday. He talked about what he thinks should be the national priorities ...CNN "STATE OF THE UNION" INTERVIEW WITH MONTANA GOVERNOR BRIAN SCHWEITZER (D ...Federal News Service (subscription)all 3 news articles »  
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Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, the head of the Democratic Governors Association, was the keynote speaker at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner in Charleston, W.Va., over the weekend. Schweitzer said Montana and West Virginia (both rural, coal-producing states) will “lead the country to coal that is cleaner and greener.” Schweitzer was joined by many of that state’s highest-profile Democratic politicians, including U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller...  
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HELENA – Gov. Brian Schweitzer applauded the agencies in his administration that spent less money than expected, a boost he said Tuesday improves an already decent budget picture. The so-called "reversions" total more than $40 million. The biggest portions came from the Department of Corrections, which housed fewer prisoners than expected, and the Department of Public Health and Human Services.  
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KECI-TVGovernor Schweitzer visits Housing DevelopmentKECI-TVGovernor Brian Schweitzer toured homeWORD's Equinox project. The housing development focuses on eco-friendly and sustainability. It's located right next to ...  
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The head of the Democratic Governors Association suggested Friday that Democrats would have a better shot at winning the governor's race in New Jersey than in Virginia, although he said the revelation of Republican Robert F. McDonnell's controversial thesis could hurt the GOP in the commonwealth. Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer said in an interview that Democrat R. Creigh Deeds is "a good candidate," but was more laudatory of Gov. Jon S. Corzine...  
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Brian Schweitzer
+ As governor of Montana, his approval ratings are among the highest in the nation
Lack of experience and name recognition




Hillary Clinton
+ Could unite Democratic party under "Dream Ticket"
Could polarize the race and alienate centrist Republican voters





Bill Richardson
+ Extensive foreign relations experience
Looked lackluster in primaries





Jim Webb
+ Work with Reagan gives him cross-party cred
Uncompromising to a fault





Joe Biden
+ Popular supporter of environmental efforts
Doesn't bring Obama any votes he wouldn't get anyway



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