Schweitzer Says He Can Connect with Iowa Voters

[painesghost]

ALTOONA, Iowa (AP) — Former Democratic Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer isn't saying whether he'll run for president in 2016. But he sought to connect with Iowa voters Wednesday night with a speech that touched on his rural roots, passion for education and his opposition to the Iraq War.

Schweitzer, who served as governor from 2005 through early 2013, spoke in front of about 100 people at an event hosted by a liberal advocacy group. While the popular, outspoken ex-governor has been mentioned as a possible presidential candidate, he did not directly mention the 2016 election during his remarks, though he did express concerns about further military conflict in the Middle East.

"The reason I'm in Iowa in part is because I'm asking you to pick the leaders that are going to say we're not going to make those mistakes," Schweitzer said during the keynote address at the 2013 Progress Iowa Holiday Party.

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[Warpy]

1. We'd be very lucky to get him

because he's the genuine article of what Stupid was trying to act.

He's also quite a character, vetoing the worst bills his Republican lege sent him with a branding iron.

Underneath that folksy exterior is a very, very smart man.

He refused to run for national office while he was Governor, always said it was because he despised Washington. That will work in his favor.