ABC News: "Montana Gov. Talked Up As 2008 Contender"

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Montana's New Governor Already Being Talked About As Possible
Democratic Hope for White House
By BOB ANEZ Associated Press Writer
The Associated Press

HELENA, Mont. Jul 20, 2005 — Gov. Brian Schweitzer sits in his Capitol office, scanning a recent Roll Call article in which pundits float his name as a possible presidential contender. They say the "rancher-politician from Big Sky Country" might be the Democrats' "best shot to take back the White House." Schweitzer tosses the article aside. "These people are kooky," he says.

Schweitzer, in office barely 200 days, has drawn unusual attention for the new chief executive of a state usually on the sidelines when it comes to national politics.



http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=962272

[BamaLefty]

1. I Could Swing It

I like Schweitzer, a lot. :)

[illflem]

2. Only problem is Schweitzer says no way

[Wetzelbill]

3. I'd say it was too early for him as well

Never say never, though. :)

[Hippo_Tron]

4. He'd be good for 2012 or 2016, he needs to serve a full term as Gov