Brian Schweitzer in Past and present Governor candidates from Montana
On Crime:
Supports the death penalty
Q: What are your views on the death penalty?A: I support the death penalty.
Source: 2004 Montana Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
On Crime:
End parole for repeat violent offenders
Q: What are your views on crime & drugs?A: I support ending parole for repeat violent offenders. I support vocational and substance abuse programs for non-violent offenders.
Source: 2004 Montana Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
On Drugs:
Stricter penalties for drug criminals
Q: What are your views on crime & drugs?A: We need stricter penalties for criminals who manufacture or sell drugs. I support vocational and substance abuse programs for non-violent offenders.
I strongly support enacting a ban on open containers in vehicles, and my running mate, Republican Senator John Bohlinger of Billings, has already submitted a bill draft to do so.
Source: 2004 Montana Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
On Education:
Invest in K-12 by creating public-private partnerships
Education is the key to economic development, and I support investing in K-12 and higher education. We need to offer a competitive wage to attract and retain good teachers, and we need to hold schools and students accountable.
I’ve proposed creating public-private partnerships with our 2 and 4-year institutions to lower the cost of college tuition.
Source: 2004 Montana Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
On Energy & Oil:
Develop renewable energy: ethanol, wind and hydrogen
Q: What principles do you support regarding the environment and energy?A: I support responsible development of Montana’s natural resources while protecting our clean air, water and wildlands.
I have also proposed developing new, renewable energy sources, such as clean-burning ethanol fuel, wind and hydrogen, to create jobs and reduce dependence on foreign oil.
Source: 2004 Montana Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
On Government Reform:
Refuses special interest & PAC money for his campaign
Special interests have had far too much influence in Montana for far too long. I will not accept one cent of PAC or special interest money. I support full campaign finance disclosure and tougher ethics laws for lobbyists.
To learn more about my proposed ethics reforms, please visit www.brianschweitzer.com. As Governor, I will work to enact policies that benefit the people of Montana, not special interests.
Source: 2004 Montana Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
On Gun Control:
Protect our 2nd Amendment rights
Q: What principles do you support regarding guns?A: As an NRA member with an “A” rating, I will protect our 2nd Amendment rights. I will ensure access to Montana’s public lands for hunting, fishing and recreation.
Source: 2004 Montana Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2004
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