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Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.

Tired of the 2012 presidential race? 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially for Democrats looking hungrily at a nomination race that will not include President Obama. Speculation has already started over who might run – fueled by no less a figure than former President Clinton, who has suggested in recent TV interviews that his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the possible contenders.

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Mitt Romney addresses a touchy subject about his religion

Democratic Governor Brian Schweitzer says Mitt Romney’s family 'came from a polygamy commune in Mexico.' That’s not the whole story about Romney’s Mormon ancestors, but it forces him to talk about his religion, which he’d rather not do.
Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.

Tired of the 2012 presidential race? 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially for Democrats looking hungrily at a nomination race that will not include President Obama. Speculation has already started over who might run – fueled by no less a figure than former President Clinton, who has suggested in recent TV interviews that his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the possible contenders.
Bison reach Montana as part of relocation plan

The American Bison (also known as buffalo) were taken from Yellowstone as part of an effort to repopulate the West with the iconic animals.
ExxonMobil oil spill into the Yellowstone River prompts evacuations

Hundreds of barrels of crude oil spilled into Montana's Yellowstone River after an ExxonMobil pipeline beneath the riverbed ruptured, sending a plume 25 miles downstream and forcing temporary evacuations.
World's oldest man celebrates 114th birthday Tuesday in Montana

World's oldest man turns 114 on Tuesday. A Montana resident believed to be the world's oldest man is celebrating Tuesday.
Montana’s got wind, needs power lines

But environmentalists worry that an expanded grid will help carry more dirty power.
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Obama shooting for Montana now?
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McCain's maverick ad starts shootout over earmarks

Obama and McCain spar over Palin's claim that she killed the "bridge to nowhere"
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Mark Warner? Hillary Clinton? Bring back Brian Schweitzer
In Montana, bison plan paused

Ranchers and conservationists are increasingly at odds, as Yellowstone herd numbers plunge.
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States fight as REAL ID deadline nears

Montana and New Hampshire are two states revolting against unfunded federal mandates.
The Mountain West, once GOP turf, is now competitive

The interior West has added new independent and Latino voters who are up for grabs.