Received this e-mail today from Bold Progressives regarding the campaign to draft former Governor Brian Schweitzer (D. MT) to run for Senate:
Thanks for joining the Draft Brian Schweitzer for U.S. Senate movement.
The Hill newspaper reports Brian "Schweitzer is Democrats' best hope at winning retiring Sen. Max Baucus's (D-Mont.) seat. But if he sits it out, Democrats will face an uphill battle to hold the seat."
With control of the Senate at stake, we're drafting Brian Schweitzer -- not just a Democrat, a bold populist fighter!
Check out this short video compilation of our effective draft effort so far -- and donate to the official Draft Brian Schweitzer Fund that Brian will recieve on Day One of his campaign!
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So far, we've had amazing organizing parties in Billings and Missoula, with another planned in Bozeman this week. And we hired a Montana organizer, Sean Whiting.
Here are some of the reasons to get excited about Brian Schweitzer:
He Actively Endorses Medicare-For-All, Single Payer: Schweitzer says: “Imagine if you went to a gas station, and you looked over at a car with a Canadian license plate. They were paying $1 a gallon for gas, and you’re paying $2. Wouldn’t that make you mad? That’s exactly what’s happening. I’m mad for all the people in the country.”
He Calls Out Corporate Control Of Our Government -- And Fights It: Schweitzer says, “corporations are controlling not just our governments but our everyday lives.” Schweitzer also blasts Citizens United, supports a constitutional amendment, and is especially passionate about this issue since the Supreme Court struck down Montana’s ban on corporate money in elections.
He Lists Paul Wellstone As His Political Icon. Wellstone wouldn't "line up and cower behind the curtains of big insurance and the military-industrial complex because of their huge campaign contributions" and "often times was the one vote when 99 votes went the other way. Those are the kinds of leaders that we need in this country.
Add to the momentum! Check out the video, then chip in $3 to the Draft Brian Schweitzer Fund!
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Thanks for being a bold progressive.
-- Amanda Johnson, Anton Medvedev, and the PCCC team.
You can click here to contribute to the momentum:
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Senator Jon Tester (D. MT) recently stated that he heavily believes Schweitzer will rung for Max Baucus' (D. MT) seat:
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Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) is more than a little confident that former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D) will seek to join him in the Senate.
"I don't bet the farm on many things, but I'd bet the farm he's running," Tester said on MSNBC's "The Daily Rundown" Thursday.
Schweitzer is Democrats' best hope at winning retiring Sen. Max Baucus's (D-Mont.) seat. He told The Hill shortly after Baucus's retirement that he was looking at a run, but has been silent since — which has made some Democrats nervous.
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But Tester isn't one of them, despite not having talked to Schweitzer in some time.
"I will tell you, I haven't talked to Brian in six months, but the truth is he's working on a mine issue right now. I anticipate, and my crystal ball is still a little cloudy, but I anticipate he's going to get in to this thing." - The Hill, 6/13/13
Hopefully Tester is right. PCCC also provided photos of the momentum:
State Representative Ellie Hill kicks off Missoula meet-up.
Former Congressman Pat Williams endorses our effort
State Representative Ellie Hill being interviewed by local NBC.
Draft Schweitzer members in Billings.
Missoula Draft Schweitzer members show Brian their support.
Younger Draft Schweitzer members show their support.