Schweitzer on the move

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Repubs get a taste-of-their-own-medicine show

Unlike most incoming governors who are nearly overwhelmed by the complexities of their first few months in office, Gov. Brian Schweitzer is on the move—in the legislative arena, in statewide affairs and on the national scene. Needless to say, this is giving Republican politicians a well-deserved case of the willies as Schweitzer’s dynamic leadership resonates with citizens who are tired of the excuses and finger-pointing that have overwhelmingly characterized recent Montana politics.

If Montana finally has a governor with the guts and brains to take on the powerful moneyed interests who would exploit the state without fulfilling their share of the responsibilities, why would Republicans, Democrats or anyone else do anything but cheer?

The answer, of course, lies in the fear that the GOP has of this fearless, straight-talking new governor. Schweitzer has always said he became governor “to do the people’s work.” By all indications, that’s just what he is accomplishing through his populist agenda. If it’s scaring the bejesus out of the Repubs, perhaps it’s because they squandered their own time in power—and produced so little for Montana.

Great recap of what Brian has been doing for us

http://www.missoulanews.com/News/News.asp?no=4735

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1. I like this guy

This is what the Democratic party needs. New blood and fresh faces.