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U.S. News // 9 years ago

Bachmann: Don't count me out for 2016

Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., is retiring from Congress at the conclusion of this term, but said she is considering a presidential run in 2016.

U.S. News // 9 years ago

Brian Schweitzer apologizes for Cantor and Feinstein comments, Feinstein warns: 'You better keep him away from my husband'

Former Mont. Gov. Brian Schweitzer publicly apologized for insensitive comments he made about Eric Cantor's affectations and Dianne Feinstein's CIA ties.

U.S. News // 9 years ago

Eric Cantor sets off Brian Schweitzer's 'gaydar'

In new profile, former Montana governor and potential presidential candidate Brian Schweitzer had no filter when it came to his opinion of southern men.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Former Montana governor hints at 2016 presidential bid

Former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, suggesting voters are tired of presidents named Clinton or Bush, hinted he may run for president in 2016.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Montana Lt. Gov. Walsh to seek Democratic bid for Baucus' Senate seat

Montana Lt. Gov. John Walsh announced Thursday he will seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by fellow Democrat Max Baucus.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Politics 2014: Roads to 2014, 2016 become rocky as retirements mount

The road to the 2016 general election is becoming more and more rocky as mounting numbers of members of the U.S. Congress announce their intentions to seek a life beyond Capitol Hill.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

EMILY's List president open to run for Baucus' Senate seat

EMILY's List President Stephanie Schriock acknowledged she has been contacted by supporters to make a run to succeed retiring Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Max Baucus, D-Mont., expected to retire from Senate

U.S. Sen. Max Baucus, the Montana Democrat frequently at odds with Democratic colleagues, has decided to retire, party officials say.

Energy News // 1 decade ago

Exxon stays mum on 2011 Montana oil spill

Exxon Mobil said it was too early to weigh in on a U.S. government report that says a Montana oil spill could have been diminished with the right safeguards.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

The Year in Review 2012: Statehouses show little political shifting after election

While the majority party changed in Minnesota and Colorado legislatures on Election Day 2012, the balance of power between Republicans and Democrats was largely unchanged.

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It's been my goal to help make Montana a leader in renewable energy. ... Through camelina, our state has the potential to create jobs, reduce our dependency on fossil fuels and decrease carbon emissions
Central Asia's biofuel potential Dec 18, 2008

To get the economy moving in the right direction, the states and the federal government must have a better relationship than we had under the Bush administration
Schweitzer to lead Democratic governors Dec 03, 2008

I think this sends a signal to the rest of the folks across the country that in times of insecurity and xenophobia, sometimes we lose our minds
Montana WWI seditionists are pardoned May 04, 2006

I'm going to say what Gov. Sam Stewart should have said: I'm sorry, forgive me and God bless America, because we can criticize our government
Montana to pardon 78 WWI sedition convicts May 03, 2006

We want to develop energy in Montana, but we want to do it right
Feds oppose Montana over water cleanup Apr 09, 2006

Brian David Schweitzer (born September 4, 1955) is an American politician from the U.S. state of Montana. Schweitzer is its 23rd and current governor, serving since January 2005. Schweitzer currently has one of the highest approval ratings among governors in the nation, with polls regularly showing a rating of above 60 percent. Schweitzer chairs the Western Governors Association and formerly chaired the Democratic Governors Association.

Schweitzer was born in Havre, Montana, the fourth of six children of Kathleen (née McKernan) and Adam Schweitzer. His maternal grandparents were Irish and his paternal grandparents were ethnic Germans from present-day Russia and Ukraine. Following his high school years at The Abbey in Canon City, Colorado, Schweitzer earned his Bachelor of Science degree in international agronomy from Colorado State University in 1978 and a Master of Science in soil science from Montana State University, Bozeman in 1980.

Upon finishing school, Schweitzer worked as an irrigation developer on projects in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. He spent several years working in Libya and Saudi Arabia and speaks Arabic. He returned to Montana in 1986 to launch a ranching and irrigation business in Whitefish.

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