Only Hillary vs Schweitzer How many states Schweitzer may win?

[Donerail]

Probably the best scenario for Schweitzer - consolidates the anti-Hillary vote. I could see him winning a number of early states.

[Donerail]

I think someone like Schweitzer would have alot of appeal in Iowa and perhaps NH. So if he were to concentrate on those for now he could have a shot.

Iowa: Sure. NH: Not at all. Not even close! How come you think a cowboy who is 150% more cowboyish in his attitude and mannerism than George W., could have any shot at all in urban, secular, down-to-earth, well-educated New Hampshire? I think not. NHites love guys like Jon Huntsman, which is basically as far from Brian Schweitzer you could possibly come among US politicians. Well except for Barack Obama obviously. There's a reason NH never put their love on next door neighbour Howard Dean. And Schweitzer is even less calm and less down-to-earth and less grandious than him.

A down-to-earth, Arabic-speaking, master's-degree-holding, fairly secular cowboy does have a shot in a state that's only 60% urban, yes. Schweitzer's a fairly good fit for New Hampshire - very 'live free or die'.

[Donerail]

I think someone like Schweitzer would have alot of appeal in Iowa and perhaps NH. So if he were to concentrate on those for now he could have a shot.

Iowa: Sure. NH: Not at all. Not even close! How come you think a cowboy who is 150% more cowboyish in his attitude and mannerism than George W., could have any shot at all in urban, secular, down-to-earth, well-educated New Hampshire? I think not. NHites love guys like Jon Huntsman, which is basically as far from Brian Schweitzer you could possibly come among US politicians. Well except for Barack Obama obviously. There's a reason NH never put their love on next door neighbour Howard Dean. And Schweitzer is even less calm and less down-to-earth and less grandious than him.

A down-to-earth, Arabic-speaking, master's-degree-holding, fairly secular cowboy does have a shot in a state that's only 60% urban, yes. Schweitzer's a fairly good fit for New Hampshire - very 'live free or die'.

They don't like their guns, but we'll see. The first Catholic candidate didn't win the presidency (Al Smith in 1920 I think). Nor do I think the first Arabic-speaking candidate will win. Hillary is simply too overwhelming. Brian too much tries to be like Obama; something new and exciting. I think the US is quite ready for something more calming, something more reminiscent of McCain. And that fits Hillary perfectly. Brian won't be able to hit Hillary with the Quran in her head. I don't think Brian will be able to run this advertisement: When the alarm clocks bell out loud in Washington D.C. at 3 o'clock, who would you rather trust? The guy who sleeps with one hand on the Quran or the Lady who never got her ill-planned Health Care Law through Congress?

Guns & Ammo ranks NH as 10th-best nationally for gun rights (ahead of Montana, in 11th), so they do seem to enjoy their guns.