Schweitzer decides to NOT run for Senate, says he wants to stay in Montana

[Blue3]

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So does it seem like he's denying a presidential run too, with him wanting to stay in Montana and away from DC? Or is it just an excuse to not run for Senate, so he can run for President?

Too bad about the Democrats' chances in this Senate race though, with Baucus retiring in 2014.

[Frodo]

We should just assume at this point that Brian Schweitzer will not be a presidential (or VP) contender in 2016 -or ever, for that matter.  There is no reason to keep hope alive for him now since he evidently sees his Montana governorship as the culmination of his political career. 

[Pessimistic Antineutrino]

He doesn't want to leave Montana. If that isn't a retirement announcement I don't know what is. I guess you can say good bye to the Clinton/Schweitzer ticket now.

[Bull Moose Base]

He doesn't want to leave Montana. If that isn't a retirement announcement I don't know what is. I guess you can say good bye to the Clinton/Schweitzer ticket now.

I always thought his being a senator made her less likely to pick him. Unless she had no other good options, why would she open up the seat of a Democratic senator in a red state? But even more than that, Schweitzer has an independent streak and doesn't exude the loyal team player vibe Hillary is sure to be interested in. I myself don't think that rules out an Obama 2008 supporter like Tim Kaine. But it'd take a lot for her to pick someone with a risk of going off script like Schweitzer probably comes with.

[Blue3]

He doesn't want to leave Montana. If that isn't a retirement announcement I don't know what is. I guess you can say good bye to the Clinton/Schweitzer ticket now.

I always thought his being a senator made her less likely to pick him. Unless she had no other good options, why would she open up the seat of a Democratic senator in a red state? But even more than that, Schweitzer has an independent streak and doesn't exude the loyal team player vibe Hillary is sure to be interested in. I myself don't think that rules out an Obama 2008 supporter like Tim Kaine. But it'd take a lot for her to pick someone with a risk of going off script like Schweitzer probably comes with.

If he doesn't want to leave Montanta, he might not even be interested in VP.

[Comrade Funk]

Oh well. He would've been a good senator, but I can certainly understand not wanting to stay in Washington for the majority of your time.

[Blue3]

Apparently the opposition research on him was looking horrible, and Schweitzer realized it would ruin him

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http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2013/07/13/schweitzer-wont-run-for-senate-in-2014/

[WalterMitty]

hopefully he stays in montana for good.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Unfortunately, it looks like he's calling it a career.  Too bad, because he would have been the best alternative to the Hillary machine.  Now, I've got to switch my support to someone else who can beat Hillary.

[Warren 4 Secretary of Everything]

He doesn't want to leave Montana. If that isn't a retirement announcement I don't know what is. I guess you can say good bye to the Clinton/Schweitzer ticket now.

I always thought his being a senator made her less likely to pick him. Unless she had no other good options, why would she open up the seat of a Democratic senator in a red state? But even more than that, Schweitzer has an independent streak and doesn't exude the loyal team player vibe Hillary is sure to be interested in. I myself don't think that rules out an Obama 2008 supporter like Tim Kaine. But it'd take a lot for her to pick someone with a risk of going off script like Schweitzer probably comes with.

It doesn't open up a sets. Montana's governor, Steve Bullock, is a relatively liberal Democrat. And a popular one at that. He'd appoint one of the many also popular statewide Democrats to the seat.

[H. Ross Peron]

Now who'll be Montana's Senator

[Frodo]

Now who'll be Montana's Senator

A Republican now, in all likelihood. 

[barfbag]

He may want to run for the white house but it's highly doubtful he'll win the nomination in 2016.

[Flake]

He may want to run for the white house but it's highly doubtful he'll win the nomination in 2016.

If he's not running for senate, he will not be running for president or consider a vice-presidential pick from the nominee.

[Senator Cris]

The polls with Schweitzer candidate for the Senate in 2014.

Brian Schweitzer (D) vs Steve Daines (R)    

Public Policy Polling    (June 21–23, 2013)    48% vs 45%    
Harper Polling    (April 27–28, 2013)    50% vs 40%    
Public Policy Polling    (February 15–17, 2013) 48% vs 45%    

Brian Schweitzer (D) vs Champ Edmunds (R)    

Public Policy Polling    (June 21–23, 2013)    52% vs 37%
Public Policy Polling    (February 15–17, 2013) 52% vs 37%

Brian Schweitzer (D) vs Tim Fox (R)    

Public Policy Polling    (February 15–17, 2013) 49% vs 43%    

Brian Schweitzer (D) vs Marc Racicot (R)    

Public Policy Polling    (June 21–23, 2013)   46% vs 47%    
Harper Polling    (April 27–28, 2013)    47% vs 43%
Public Policy Polling    (February 15–17, 2013) 45% vs 46%    

Brian Schweitzer (D) vs Corey Stapleton (R)

Public Policy Polling    (June 21–23, 2013)   52% vs 38%    
Public Policy Polling    (February 15–17, 2013)    49% vs 39%    

[Pessimistic Antineutrino]

So Daines and Racicot had the best chances of winning. I expect Daines to officially jump in now that the most formidable candidate is out.

[Senator Cris]

is probable....

[barfbag]

He may want to run for the white house but it's highly doubtful he'll win the nomination in 2016.

If he's not running for senate, he will not be running for president or consider a vice-presidential pick from the nominee.

Why don't you think he will run for president?

[mattyman]

So Daines and Racicot had the best chances of winning. I expect Daines to officially jump in now that the most formidable candidate is out.

PPP had Daines with solid leads in hypothetical match ups with Denise Juneau, Monica Lindeen (both polled late June) and Nancy Keenan (polled in feb).