Montana governor creates buzz with DNC speech

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Aug 27, 2008 at 8:49 PM MST

Story Updated: Aug 27, 2008 at 8:49 PM MST

HELENA - Gov. Brian Schweitzer is creating plenty of buzz down at the Democratic National Convention.

The Democrat who used libertarian politics and a bipartisan ticket to bust through years of Republican dominance in the state with his 2004 win is being called a new Democratic Party celebrity. Others say his prime-time speech on energy Tuesday night was a hit and makes him a future candidate for president. Scwheitzer says such talk is "silly."

The governor says his speech was simply full of the same stuff he talks about in Montana, but this time a lot more people were watching. Pundits, however, were surprised to see someone get the crowd revved up by talking about renewable energy.

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