Brian Schweitzer
Overview
Governor of Montana 2004-2012, candidate U.S. Senate 2000, Farmer/Rancher, International Irrigation Developer
Helena, MT 59601
United States
History
Position on Issues
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Supports Keystone XL pipeline, and said, "these jackasses that are complaining about the Keystone pipeline in Washington, D.C., one year ago wouldn't have even known where the Keystone was."
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Vetoed a bill to allow medical marijuana in Montana
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Vetoed a bill that requires a 30-day suspension of TANF (welfare) benefits when an adult voluntarily quits a job
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Vetoed a bill that would criminalize the death of an unborn child/fetus
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Vetoed a bill that would repeal clean energy tax credits
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Vetoed a bill that would require parental notification before sexual education lessons
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Vetoed a bill that requires parental notification prior to a minor's abortion
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Vetoed a bill that would prohibit mandatory sprinkler laws
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Vetoed a bill to require voter ID
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Vetoed a bill that would create a hybrid retirement program for new Montana teachers
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Vetoed a bill that would allow churches to engage in more political advertising without reporting
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Veted a bill that would allow employers in the service industry to deduct tips from worker compensation calculations
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Project Vote Smart Survey, 2004
Vetoed a bill that would allow concealed carry without a permit, but also stated "As an NRA member with an 'A' rating, I will protect our 2nd Amendment rights."
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Project Vote Smart Survey, 2004
"I will uphold the Supreme Court's decision that protects a woman's right to choose and make private health decisions with her doctor."
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Project Vote Smart Survey, 2004
"I support the death penalty, and ending parole for repeat violent offenders."
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Candidate's Website, 2000
"Brian Opposes a national sales tax and a flat tax because they would favor the rich." (from the candidate's 2000 campaign website, no longer online)
