Brian Schweitzer Democratic Convention Speech (VIDEO)

Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer gave the crowd at the Democratic Convention some red meat, repeatedly criticizing McCain and linking him to a deeply unpopular President Bush. Perhaps the line most applauded by the crowd had to do with drilling for oil in one of McCain's seven backyards. Watch his whole speech below.

Comments

[Biotunes]

I'm also a Montanan, and if you liked Schweitzer's convention speech, listen to this interview with NPR about the National ID program. It's the best interview by a politician I've ever heard, and why he is an awesome governor. I can't believe more media didn't pick this up.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=87991791

[Montanagramma]

Gov Schweitzer, You are the greatest! You rocked the convention! I for one am proud to have voted for you~ You make us Proud! You showed this country what is so great about our state. Real People!

[athenasword]

Gov, you were FANTASTIC! Absolutely fantastic. Well done. Can't wait to hear your voice again and again over the next few months.

[ksjohnso]

Gov. Schweitzer should have been the keynote speaker. He did a great job!

[casaJewel]

I agree! My fav line ... Bush got to the WH on third base and then stole second!!!!! LMAO

[MarineGriz]

Brian Schweitzer is no Bumpkin meathead. He is a very low key guy who could put smoke to most of the speakers at the DNC! I ama Republican Monatanan, Governor Schweitzer spent almost a decade in Saudi Arabia teaching the Arabs how to farm. He speaks fluent Arabic and has a better grasp on what foreign policy means than most of the current kiss ass "PC" politicians. He and Lt. Governor Bohlinger are models for the rest of the country. Just because you didnt go to Harvard does not mean you are not qualified to lead this country.

[naschkatze]

Thanks for the bio. I thought he was great, but I am an Oregonian who lives in the Western rather than the Pacific Northwestern part of the state. He would resonate very well with us. Informal, no BS, but smart as a tack.

[BabsfromKansas]

Hear, Hear!

[blhendley]

This guy made more sense than anyone else. You have a right to be proud of your Governor. Can't wait to see what he does in the future. He will only be 60 in 8 more years... hmmm could we get him to follow Obama? That would bode VERY WELL for our country!

[SwingingFromCenter]

He did really well, with a couple big problems.

The only problems were his cowboy-like woooooo-hoo, and that ridiculous bolo tie he wears. If not for his country bumpkin speech patterns, his speech would be one of the best so far.

[naschkatze]

If the wooooooo-hoo and bolo are apart of him, why not? Looking at that convention, I see the face of America. The Republicans will be all white, suited, and flag-pinned.

[BabsfromKansas]

I agree - Loved him, loved the speech!

[swarkansas]

When the Montana governor started talking, I thought "Where did they get this guy? And why?" The governor's speech patterns, etc., are totally disarming. It wasn't long before I found out why he was chosen: He can connect and communicate. Really warmed up the crowd for Hillary. I'd like to hear more from him.

[santamonica39]

i love the bolo and the whoo-hoos were endearing. He is very genuine. I think he gave the best speech of the convention so far.

[mtgrizzlygrl]

I live in Montana and know Governor Schweitzer personally. I can tell you that the bolo ties and woo-hoo's are really a part of his character. Without a doubt, this is the best speech I have ever heard him give...and I've heard him give a lot of speeches. The thing that was so impressive to me, is that he connected with the crowd in Denver, as easily as he connects with a small crowd at a local diner in Livingston Montana. And he gives as much energy to each! He truely is a GREAT communicator. I'm incredibly proud of Governor Schweitzer!

[azyuwish]

Are you that distracted by appearances?? At any rate, I thought his bolo tie and woo hoos were refreshing. Aren't you tired of the same old necktie uniforms men are forced to wear in order to appear "serious" or "credible"?

Time to jettison appearances and let people be who they are.

[Freakpower]

"Rock On!"

[lis60]

He did a FANTASTIC JOB!!!!!!!! I wish he was given a bit more attention by the media for his speech. It was one of the best I have seen so far!

[naschkatze]

I saw it all on C-Span. Did the cables and networks cover it? I've read that they did not cover Kucinich.

[swift goat pet for truth]

I heard this guy was great.
I can see why this Dem won Montana.

[bandillero]

Terrific speech and a terrific Speaker. Kudos Guv'nor

[morselofthought]

Schweitzer was definitely entertaining, with his cowboy accent and digs at John Sidney McCain III.

[scooterdog]

I like this big ol' Papa Bear! He makes his points with great energy.

[Adeyemo]

Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer so far the best speaker. Watch out for a national figure!!!!

[thecanadian]

We Love you Gov. Schweitzer! Great speech!

Your neighbours in Canada!