Democratic governors elect Montana's Schweitzer as chairman

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Source: CNN

The Democratic Governor's Association announced Wednesday that Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer will take over as the group's chairman, replacing West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin.

Schweitzer, a bolo tie-wearing moderate who handily won a second term as governor in November, was elected at the DGA's annual winter meeting, with Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley winning the post of vice-chair.

Both men have taken active roles in the DGA, and each said they look forward to working with President-elect Obama as a partner.

The Montana governor is perhaps best known nationally for delivering an electrifying speech to the Democratic National Convention in August, stealing the show on a night when former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner was supposed to be the headliner, but delivered a relatively lackluster keynote address.

Gov. Manchin praised Schweitzer for helping the party win in traditionally conservative regions of the country....

Read more: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/03/democratic-governors-elect-montanas-schweitzer-as-chairman/

[onehandle]

1. He called into Ed Schultz yesterday. He's a good guy. Very knowledgeable. nt

[w4rma]

2. Fantastic. (nt)

[madrchsod]

3. good guy ...great pick

[DebbieCDC]

4. Love that Brian

And his dog Jag too !!!

[ElsewheresDaughter]

5. He rocked the house in Denver!!!!....I love this pick!