It 's highly unlikely that his candidacy would have been successful , '' said a Democratic source who asked for anonymity in order to speak more candidly . Former Democratic Illinois Gov . Brian Quinn decides he wo n't run for Senate . Schweitzer was a favorite because of name recognition and electoral success in red state . Recent reports have tied Schweitzer to nonprofit group with concerns about fundraising . Democrats are defending far more Senate seats in 2014 than Republicans .
Former Democratic Illinois Gov . Brian Quinn decides he wo n't run for Senate . Schweitzer was a favorite because of name recognition and electoral success in red state . Recent reports have tied Schweitzer to nonprofit group with concerns about fundraising . Democrats are defending far more Senate seats in 2014 than Republicans .