Schweitzer said he doesn't mind competition

Brian Schweitzer, who's been the sole Democrat running for governor since January of 2003, said today he welcomes some competiton in the Democratic primary.

Gallatin County Commissioner John Vincent, a former state House speaker, annouced today that he is opposing Schweitzer in the June primary.

"I think he's got incredible government experience. He's a bright guy. I welcome his ideas," Schweitzer said in an interview during a campaign stop in Havre.

Schweitzer said it would be difficult for anyone to enter the race so late in the campaign, but that he doesn't rule Vincent out as a challenger....