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46. I hope Schweitzer does run--if there's any way to keep that seat, that's probably

Reply to karynnj (Reply #11)

Tue Apr 23, 2013, 07:23 PM

Apr 2013

the best chance.

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Baucus to retire rather than seek re-election in 2014, strategists say [View all] Capt. Obvious Apr 2013 OP

Couldn't vote for background checks, but not even running for re-election-- TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #1

My first thought as well karynnj Apr 2013 #11

I hope Schweitzer does run--if there's any way to keep that seat, that's probably TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #46

Or maybe he's not willing to face the music after that vote. apnu Apr 2013 #22

At least he stands up for what he believes in Ter Apr 2013 #30

This is a pleasant surprise BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #2

Schweitzer's views are similar to Howard Deans in 2003-4 Larkspur Apr 2013 #17

What a thoughtful analysis! Lasher Apr 2013 #24

Brian is not conservative. He's much more center-left. Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #31

Why did he vote against background checks if he wasn't going to run again anyway? BlueStater Apr 2013 #3

Because he's a $$$$$ whore. nt valerief Apr 2013 #5

He'll be a rich NRA lobbiest now. Kablooie Apr 2013 #15

Heaven the thought, but maybe he's a politician that really believes in something Ter Apr 2013 #32

Apparently, he believes 20 dead children weren't enough. N/T BlueStater Apr 2013 #39

He believed in laughing as Single Payer advocates were arrested and dragged FiveGoodMen Apr 2013 #43

Well, he'll be sitting on a fat pension on top of all the lobbyist money he's gotten. valerief Apr 2013 #4

I really hope that Schweitzer runs Jbradshaw120 Apr 2013 #6

This IS great news.....now, to keep the seat. a kennedy Apr 2013 #7

Once again . . . HughBeaumont Apr 2013 #8

I remember laughing the day that came out. sofa king Apr 2013 #18

Baucus certainly is no liberal, but i wish he was running Hawaii Hiker Apr 2013 #9

Jon Tester won his seat back, as did my good friend Steve Bullock who is now the governor. Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #33

Why did he vote against EC Apr 2013 #10

Must have been my email to him montanacowboy Apr 2013 #12

Whenever I hear his name, PatSeg Apr 2013 #36

Now mtasselin Apr 2013 #13

You are wrong Coyotl Apr 2013 #19

Exactly what I've been saying. premium Apr 2013 #26

Then how do you explain montanacowboy Apr 2013 #27

Simple Coyotl Apr 2013 #29

I'll bet there is a position for him PatSeg Apr 2013 #38

We'll know why he voted against background checks when we see what lobbying job he gets. nt SunSeeker Apr 2013 #14

Scweitzer is taking a job as CEO sorefeet Apr 2013 #16

JUst a nineteen50 Apr 2013 #20

What a tool. His mug wont be missed. ErikJ Apr 2013 #21

What "powerful committee"? xtraxritical Apr 2013 #23

"Some of us don't have time to follow every link and read every article" Capt. Obvious Apr 2013 #25

What do ya mean excerpt? I see nothing about the "committee" in the post. xtraxritical Apr 2013 #41

Here, I bolded it for you Capt. Obvious Apr 2013 #44

lol Enrique Apr 2013 #45

Well duh, ok, I'm senile. Thanks! xtraxritical Apr 2013 #49

Good bye you asshole!! Everyone seems to blame Obama for the lack of public option, siding with bank Liberal_Stalwart71 Apr 2013 #28

Don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya! grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #34

*dancing* Cleita Apr 2013 #35

Good riddance! lark Apr 2013 #37

Buh-Bye DINO! SoapBox Apr 2013 #40

Well, it was nice having Montana in the Dem column for a while NickB79 Apr 2013 #42

+1 davidpdx Apr 2013 #47

I nominate Max for the Joe Lieberman Prize. Warren Stupidity Apr 2013 #48

He probably will go lobby with the rest of his former staffers at a mega insurance agency.... midnight Apr 2013 #50

Yay! patrice Apr 2013 #51