Big Lebowski actor could get Montana Democratic Senate nod

Actor Jeff Bridges is a Park County, Montana resident: a petition is being circulated to enter his name into nomination to replace Senator John Walsh who left the 2014 campaign following allegations of plagiarism. Walsh says he'll finish the term Governor Steve Bullock appointed him to after long-time Senator Max Baucus resigned to be named Ambassador to China by President Obama.

Former governor, Brian Schweitzer, long-considered to be a shoo-in for the post, blew it off to joist with windmills.

David Letterman is also a Montana resident.

Montana Dems are holding a nominating convention in Helena on Sat., Aug. 16 at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds, starting at 9 AM.

Petition | Encourage Jeff Bridges, Park County Resident, to run for #mtsen http://t.co/ebL5dwJKpS #mtpol
— interested party (@larry_kurtz) August 8, 2014

Dunno his stand on Ukraine, but we do know #senatordude would take a strong stand on White Russians #mtsen
— Mayor Krauss (@MayorKrauss) August 9, 2014

Jeff Bridges for #mtsen? Can self-fund. Is well- known. Not crazy #mtpol
— David Parker (@dparkermontana) August 9, 2014

Montana Dem Senate nomination heats up with campaign to draft Park County resident http://t.co/GWjuxVKL7B #senatordude
— Troy Carter (@CarterTroy) August 8, 2014

I respectfully decline to seek the Senate nomination. Many thanks to John Walsh & I'll support whoever the next nominee turns out to be.
— Brian Schweitzer (@brianschweitzer) August 7, 2014