Interviewer
Bob Brown
Files
Description
In this second of two interviews, Marc Racicot discusses his successful campaign running as a Republican for attorney general of Montana. Racicot recalls his plans to run for reelection but instead deciding to run for governor of Montana. His successful election and service as governor are recounted, and how It affected his wife, Theresa, and their five children. Racicot’s describes working with his two lieutenant governors: Denny Rehberg and Judy Martz. Also discussed are Racicot’s reorganization efforts and issues during his two four-year terms as governor. He talks extensively of his friendship with George W. Bush when both were governors and how Bush was convinced by Racicot to run for president. Racicot recalls the presidential campaign and tumultuous election, including the extensive ballot recounts. After the campaign, Racicot describes working for the Bracewell and Patterson law firm in D.C. and simultaneously serving as chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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Document Type
Oral History
Original Date
7-7-2023
Time Period
Twentieth century; Twenty-first century
Geographic Coverage
Montana
Language
eng
Original Collection
Bob Brown Oral History Project OH-396, Archives & Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana
Digital Publisher
University of Montana--Missoula. Mansfield Library
Rights
Copyright to this collection is held by the interview participants and by the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana-Missoula. Permission may be required for use. For further information please contact Archives and Special Collections: (406) 243-2053 / library.archives@umontana.edu
Oral History Number
OH 396-090
Media Type
Sound; Text
Original Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Digital Format
audio/mp3; application/pdf
Run Time
01:27:17
Local Filename
OH_396_090.mp3; OH_396_090.pdf
Citation
Racicot, Mark, "Marc Racicot Interview, July 7, 2023" (2023). Bob Brown Oral History Project. OH 396-090.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/brown/88