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Brian Schweitzer

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In this Sept. 6 file photo, Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. It’s not often that a governor from a rural state is considered potential cabinet level or even presidential material — but the 57-year-old Schweitzer is creating that kind of dark horse buzz with a mastery of current affairs and a unique capacity for self-promotion.

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Brian Schweitzer
October 15, 2012 5:28 p.m.

Brian Schweitzer

In this Sept. 6 file photo, Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. It’s not often that a governor from a rural state is considered potential cabinet level or even presidential material — but the 57-year-old Schweitzer is creating that kind of dark horse buzz with a mastery of current affairs and a unique capacity for self-promotion.