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Brian Schweitzer Democratic Convention Speech (VIDEO)

Huffington Post First Posted: 08-27-08 12:04 AM   |   Updated: 09-26-08 05:12 AM

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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.

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 ...
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 ...
 
 
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12:10 AM on 08/28/2008
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
11:17 PM on 08/27/2008
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!
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athenasword
wisdom is beautiful
12:09 PM on 08/27/2008
Gov, you were FANTASTIC! Absolutely fantastic. Well done. Can't wait to hear your voice again and again over the next few months.
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ksjohnso
Grad student w/a 1/4-life crisis & overdue dissert
08:29 AM on 08/27/2008
Gov. Schweitzer should have been the keynote speaker. He did a great job!
11:36 AM on 08/27/2008
I agree! My fav line ... Bush got to the WH on third base and then stole second!!!!! LMAO
06:27 AM on 08/27/2008
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.
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naschkatze
A free man creates himself.
10:10 AM on 08/27/2008
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.
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BabsfromKansas
10:20 AM on 08/27/2008
Hear, Hear!
12:13 PM on 08/27/2008
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!
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SwingingFromCenter
04:51 AM on 08/27/2008
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.
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naschkatze
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10:07 AM on 08/27/2008
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.
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BabsfromKansas
10:10 AM on 08/27/2008
I agree - Loved him, loved the speech!
11:30 AM on 08/27/2008
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.
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Freakpower
Don't be a swine!
03:07 AM on 08/27/2008
"Rock On!"
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02:50 AM on 08/27/2008
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!
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naschkatze
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10:03 AM on 08/27/2008
I saw it all on C-Span. Did the cables and networks cover it? I've read that they did not cover Kucinich.
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02:23 AM on 08/27/2008
I heard this guy was great.
I can see why this Dem won Montana.
02:15 AM on 08/27/2008
Terrific speech and a terrific Speaker. Kudos Guv'nor
02:12 AM on 08/27/2008
Schweitzer was definitely entertaining, with his cowboy accent and digs at John Sidney McCain III.
01:59 AM on 08/27/2008
I like this big ol' Papa Bear! He makes his points with great energy.
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01:36 AM on 08/27/2008
Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer so far the best speaker. Watch out for a national figure!!!!
02:10 AM on 08/27/2008
We Love you Gov. Schweitzer! Great speech!

Your neighbours in Canada!