Schweitzer Gets Harkin Invite

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Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D), "whose feisty speech in Denver was one of the rhetorical highlights of the Democratic National Convention, will be the headline speaker at U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin's annual steak fry," the Chicago Tribune reports.

"Harkin's annual event, scheduled for Sept. 14, is one of the largest political gatherings of the year, drawing thousands of people to fields just south of Des Moines. Past speakers have included President Clinton, Vice President Al Gore and the event traditionally draws presidential candidates in droves during precinct caucus cycles."

http://politicalwire.com/archives/2008/09/07/schweitzer_gets_harkin_invite.html

[Catch22Dem]

1. Tom Harkin is the ultimate in "I'd like to have a beer with that guy"

I do like how he gets dems together and talking. Good guy.

[DebbieCDC]

2. Go Gov. Brian!

:woohoo:

Obama needs to find a cabinet post for him -- get him some national exposure -- lay the groundwork for future Dem national candidates

[Warpy]

3. They're trying to drag Schweitzer out of Montana,

kicking and screaming if need be, to join the larger party. We need him and they know it.

He managed to get elected as an unapologetic progressive in one of the most hidebound, conservative states in the country, Montana.

The party is finally waking up to the fact that they need to follow his playbook, not the DLC playbook.