Whopper of the Day - July 23rd:

schweitzer's real take on obama's chances

Earlier this year, Brian Schweitzer didn’t believe Barack Obama could win in Montana, and his public statements supported that belief. He even criticized Obama’s policies on a wide range of issues. However, now that Senator Obama is the Democrat nominee, Governor Schweitzer has changed his mind and believes Obama will compete in Montana and can win.

Schweitzer statements indicate his belief that Obama can’t win in Montana

“While he thinks either Obama or Clinton running on his or her own has a 50-50 shot of winning the White House against presumptive Republican nominee John McCain, Schweitzer doesn't think either Democrat can take Montana.

Source: ABC News, Reporter’s Notebook: Big Gun Country

Schweitzer even publicly criticized Obama’s policy positions

“He is dismayed that Obama cast a vote for President Bush's 2005 energy bill while regularly criticizing the president on the issue.”

“He also takes issue with Obama for his statement to environmental groups last year in which he pledged not to support the development of any coal-to-liquid fuels unless they emit at least 20 percent less life-cycle carbon than conventional fuels.”

Source: ABC News, Reporter’s Notebook: Big Gun Country

Schweitzer now says Obama can win Montana

“Before Obama spoke at the picnic, Schweitzer gave a brief interview to ABC News, saying Obama can win in Montana.”

Source: Helena Independent Record, Obama Spends 4th In Butte, 7-5-08

“On July 4th, 2008, while attending the Butte 4th of July parade with Democratic presumptive-nominee Barack Obama, Schweitzer said Montanans are libertarian thinkers and Obama has a chance to sway them.

Source: Great Falls Tribune, His eye on state, Obama spends holiday in Butte, 7-5-08

Brian Schweitzer … You Just Can’t Trust Him