A Montanan in the White House?

Post by **SonomaCat** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:51 pm

I came across this blog via a link from Reason (Libertarian magazine). I'm sure it will be enjoyed by all:

http://www.schweitzerforpresident.blogspot.com/

bozbobcat · Post by **bozbobcat** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:09 pm

I'm not sure that Schweitzer is ready or willing to be president. I think that it would be a monumental challenge for a Montanan to come even close to a presidential nomination. But if the Democrats are in need for a charismatic, middle-of-the-road candidate in 2012, (assuming he gets re-elected in 2008) he's got a shot.

BobCatFan · Post by **BobCatFan** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 7:18 pm

I did not vote for him for Governor,( I did not vote for anyone, )why should I vote for him for President? I have meet the Governor and his blue jean & sports coat routine is not acceptable when meeting a large group who traveled 6 hours to see him. I was not impressed.

His krones are not better. I might one yesterday. The guy was clueless. He kept referring the questions to his aid.

He is just like all politicians, says what he needs to say to get elected.

profisme · Post by **profisme** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:35 pm

The only Montanan with a shot to get in the White House is Marc Racicot, and that is only because he is a good friend of President Bush and it would be as a guest of the president. Racicot has the brains and the connections to get in, but he won't ever be on the ballot.

Schweitzer is laughable at best. Yes he is personable, but doesn't have the connections nor the resources available to him to ever make a run at it.

grizbeer · Post by **grizbeer** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 9:27 pm

I didn't vote for Schweitzer, but I think he is doing fine for the most part. I didn't like some of the politics crap he pulled when he first got in office, and he certainly has an ego to feed and likes to grandstand. I also agree that he gets a little carried away with the down home routine, especially taking his dog with him everywhere. However, overall I think his policies and objectives have been pretty middle of the road, and I think he has focused on improving jobs and wages in Montana. Overall I have been pleasantly surprised with the job he is doing.

I don't know if his down home style would play on the national stage, but I wouldn't underestimate him either.

'93HonoluluCat · Post by **'93HonoluluCat** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 12:31 am

As much as I would love to see a Montanan living in the White House, I'm not convinced either of the major parties will find any benefit in Schweitzer being on the ticket, let alone the Presidential Candidate. What would be in it for them? On the national scale, Montana just doesn't have a lot of clout.

Some of the "also ran" parties maybe would pick him for their candidate, but that's not really a "big deal."

BWahlberg · Post by **BWahlberg** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:05 am

profisme wrote:The only Montanan with a shot to get in the White House is Marc Racicot, and that is only because he is a good friend of President Bush and it would be as a guest of the president. Racicot has the brains and the connections to get in, but he won't ever be on the ballot.

Schweitzer is laughable at best. Yes he is personable, but doesn't have the connections nor the resources available to him to ever make a run at it.

And hasn't Marc been pushed away a little by Bush because he wasn't "too conservative." Just something I heard once, no idea if its true.

Hell's Bells · Post by **Hell's Bells** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:48 am

'93HonoluluCat wrote:As much as I would love to see a Montanan living in the White House, I'm not convinced either of the major parties will find any benefit in Schweitzer being on the ticket, let alone the Presidential Candidate. What would be in it for them? On the national scale, Montana just doesn't have a lot of clout.

Some of the "also ran" parties maybe would pick him for their candidate, but that's not really a "big deal."

very true. if he wanted to be president he would have ran for congressmen out of new york....

besides i dont think he is doing a great job...good job well maybe but he has said some things that make me wonder if he has a good grasp on econ

iaafan · Post by **iaafan** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 11:48 am

I doubt that Schweitzer will get into running for Prez, but what is possible is that Burns and Rehberg will be out after the next elections for their spots. Wouldn't that be something, and it's not that unlikely. That would make Montana a full Democrat state with it's top four politicians.

Hell's Bells · Post by **Hell's Bells** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 11:56 am

iaafan wrote:I doubt that Schweitzer will get into running for Prez, but what is possible is that Burns and Rehberg will be out after the next elections for their spots. Wouldn't that be something, and it's not that unlikely. That would make Montana a full Democrat state with it's top four politicians.

1AA...

Burns = R
Baucus = D
Rehberg = R

what about govenor?

soo what you are saying is that schweitzer is soo good he can do the jobs of 3 men lol

that will make it around 50-50 even if it happens

iaafan · Post by **iaafan** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 3:32 pm

Hell's Bells wrote:
iaafan wrote:I doubt that Schweitzer will get into running for Prez, but what is possible is that Burns and Rehberg will be out after the next elections for their spots. Wouldn't that be something, and it's not that unlikely. That would make Montana a full Democrat state with it's top four politicians.
1AA...

Burns = R
Baucus = D
Rehberg = R

what about govenor?

soo what you are saying is that schweitzer is soo good he can do the jobs of 3 men lol

that will make it around 50-50 even if it happens

Burns will lose.
Baucus will win again.
Rehberg is long gone already. Burns and Baucus are both pissed at him.
Schwietzer is a lock, even the Rs think he's doing a good job.

That's 4 out of 4.

Hell's Bells · Post by **Hell's Bells** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 3:35 pm

iaafan wrote:
Hell's Bells wrote:
iaafan wrote:I doubt that Schweitzer will get into running for Prez, but what is possible is that Burns and Rehberg will be out after the next elections for their spots. Wouldn't that be something, and it's not that unlikely. That would make Montana a full Democrat state with it's top four politicians.
1AA...

Burns = R
Baucus = D
Rehberg = R

what about govenor?

soo what you are saying is that schweitzer is soo good he can do the jobs of 3 men lol

that will make it around 50-50 even if it happens
Burns will lose.
Baucus will win again.
Rehberg is long gone already. Burns and Baucus are both pissed at him.
Schwietzer is a lock, even the Rs think he's doing a good job.

That's 4 out of 4.

burns has no serious competitors
baucus might loose *praying*
rehberg has won and can win again...see burns
Schweitzer might get white house happy

Grizlaw · Post by **Grizlaw** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 3:42 pm

iaafan wrote:Burns will lose.

I can't stand Burns (if you can't tell by this thread

), but are you really so confident he'll lose? In every election I can remember, everyone I know (even the conservatives) dislikes him, and yet somehow he always manages to win. Why will the next election by any different?

iaafan · Post by **iaafan** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 5:20 pm

Grizlaw wrote:
iaafan wrote:Burns will lose.
I can't stand Burns (if you can't tell by this thread ), but are you really so confident he'll lose? In every election I can remember, everyone I know (even the conservatives) dislikes him, and yet somehow he always manages to win. Why will the next election by any different?

That's an excellent point. But Tester out of Big Sandy is very popular and the other guy seeking the Dem. nomination is collecting a lot of money. So either way Burns will have a highly supported opponent, unlike previous years. I think Tester has a better chance, because he will attract the cross over vote just from being from Big Sandy and he has a flat top haircut.

Right up everyone in Montana's alley.

A Montanan representing Montana, instead of Mizzou guy. Also, the Republicans nationwide are under the gun. So there's two things that previous opponents didn't have going for them.

Ponycat · Post by **Ponycat** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:59 am

Burns is going to be in for a battle this year but it wont be from Tester. He just doesn't have the name recognition. Morrison has the name and the money. He will spend whatever he needs of his own wealth to win the primary then will get a load of money from the DNC to combat Burns. IMO Burns still wins probably by about the same margin he beat Schweitzer.

Reberg is untouchable, he has done everything right so far. Like him or not he has made no mistakes and the Dems are afraid to run against him. Lindeen doesn't stand a chance.

Same with Baucus he is in there till he retires. His staff and he know how to play the game and do it as well as anyone.

Schweitzer, we'll have to wait and see, 3 more years and he hasn't done much so far other than say the right things and that only goes so far. If he would follow up on some of the things he talks about he would probably win again easy, but I hear an awful lot of people that are less and less impressed with him all the time. I think he is taking some hits on showing no leadership on the school funding issue.

Hell's Bells · Post by **Hell's Bells** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 10:15 am

Ponycat wrote:Burns is going to be in for a battle this year but it wont be from Tester. He just doesn't have the name recognition. Morrison has the name and the money. He will spend whatever he needs of his own wealth to win the primary then will get a load of money from the DNC to combat Burns. IMO Burns still wins probably by about the same margin he beat Schweitzer.

Burns has been in the senate for a long time and quite frankly i dont see anyone beating him in a race

Reberg is untouchable, he has done everything right so far. Like him or not he has made no mistakes and the Dems are afraid to run against him. Lindeen doesn't stand a chance.

Same with Baucus he is in there till he retires. His staff and he know how to play the game and do it as well as anyone.

Schweitzer, we'll have to wait and see, 3 more years and he hasn't done much so far other than say the right things and that only goes so far. If he would follow up on some of the things he talks about he would probably win again easy, but I hear an awful lot of people that are less and less impressed with him all the time. I think he is taking some hits on showing no leadership on the school funding issue.

im sorry but Schweitzer just rubs me wrong...i wonder exactly why he ran for govenor other then to help lead montana...

iaafan · Post by **iaafan** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:26 am

Ponycat wrote:Burns is going to be in for a battle this year but it wont be from Tester. He just doesn't have the name recognition. Morrison has the name and the money. He will spend whatever he needs of his own wealth to win the primary then will get a load of money from the DNC to combat Burns. IMO Burns still wins probably by about the same margin he beat Schweitzer.

Reberg is untouchable, he has done everything right so far. Like him or not he has made no mistakes and the Dems are afraid to run against him. Lindeen doesn't stand a chance.

Same with Baucus he is in there till he retires. His staff and he know how to play the game and do it as well as anyone.

Schweitzer, we'll have to wait and see, 3 more years and he hasn't done much so far other than say the right things and that only goes so far. If he would follow up on some of the things he talks about he would probably win again easy, but I hear an awful lot of people that are less and less impressed with him all the time. I think he is taking some hits on showing no leadership on the school funding issue.

Either Tester or Morrison will beat Burns. He's worn out his keep and people have been looking for a good candidate to beat him. He just hasn't had an opponent. Tester will steal a lot of his rural votes and Morrison will dominate in the urban areas.

Rehberg is far from a lock, but I see your point about his opponent. Still he's on shaky ground with the Burns and Baucus camps, because he did some weird stuff in transportation bill.

It's not good to be a Republican right now by association. Unless something positive happens in Iraq or with the Bush Admin. that won't change.

Ponycat · Post by **Ponycat** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:35 am

It all comes down to Billings, no one has won a state wide race without winning Billings, and like it or not this is were Burns has a very solid base and he will win because of it. As for no opponent wasn't the D's savior Schwietzer one of his opponents? Again Tester stands no chance in the Primary. Morrison wins big.

Ponycat · Post by **Ponycat** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:38 am

iaafan wrote: Rehberg is far from a lock, but I see your point about his opponent. Still he's on shaky ground with the Burns and Baucus camps, because he did some weird stuff in transportation bill.

I'm interested where you got this piece of info, as far as the Burns "camp" and of course he is on "shaky ground" with the Baucus "camp."

Robcat · Post by **Robcat** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:44 am

Schweitzer will be at the EWU game this Saturday and will take part in the coin toss.

GO Cats