The New York Times last week called for Snowden to receive clemency, but so far, few politicians have been willing to do the same.

BuzzFeed has documented a few lesser-known House members who are pro-clemency or at least open to it. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said Sunday that Snowden shouldn't receive the death penalty or life in prison for his disclosures.

Schweitzer has made little secret of his ambition to run for president in 2016, and he appears to be trying to set himself up as an alternative to Hillary Rodham Clinton.