Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer will travel to Topeka this month to deliver the keynote address at the Kansas Democratic Party’s annual Washington Days celebration. Click here to make your reservation! Schweitzer will speak at a ticketed event at the Topeka Downtown Ramada the evening of Friday, February 27, 2009. Banquet doors will open at 6:30 p.m. “It’s an incredible honor to have Gov. Schweitzer celebrate Washington Days with us this year,” said Kansas Democratic Party Chairman Larry Gates. “Like Gov. Sebelius, Gov. Schweitzer has focused on common sense solutions to earn the support of Democrats, Republicans and Independents.” Schweitzer, a veteran farmer and rancher, was elected governor in 2004 and re-elected in 2008 with 65% of the vote. Schweitzer’s political success is attributed to his widespread appeal to members of both parties. He gained national attention after his energetic speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, which focused on utilizing American energy to break our dependence on foreign oil. Recent Washington Days speakers have included DNC Chairman Tim Kaine, President Bill Clinton, and President Barack Obama.