Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer and his Republican challenger have both called for increased energy development, lower taxes and a more open state government.

Schweitzer points to last year's property tax rebate and several recently announced wind and coal projects as testament to his ability to deliver on those issues _ and the reason why he deserves another term.

But state Sen. Roy Brown charges that after almost four years, the incumbent's promises are beginning to ring hollow. Brown says oil production is falling off, the tax rebate is unlikely to be repeated and Schweitzer's advocacy of open governance were undermined by a recent speech in which he boasted of trying to influence the state's 2006 congressional election.