Schweitzer is a cronyist of the first order. The Spotted Dog fiasco in Deer Lodge, buying a ranch to bail out a big developer, using Damage funds for undamaged land. Milk River scam was another, then there is the state land ripoffs near Whitefish that utterly hosed the school trusts. Never mind his girl Mary Sexton who brokered the Montana Legacy Project on ratepayer dime.
Then there is his claim jumping in western Montana, trying to tear off a chunk of a huge copper and silver play that has laid in process for at least 15 years now.
He has done the "Image Is Everything" model to perfection. He's a wonderful political mind, he knows how to apply the basest emotions and utter shamelessness. But he is fundamentally one of the most opportunistic showboats I have ever met. It's all about him, every time, every word. I don't know why Jag hasn't ripped out his throat yet.
Harrumph!
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Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!
