Daniels: Government Faces "Limits" When Helping the Unemployed

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels visited Georgetown University on Friday, September 23rd, for a refreshingly intimate conversation sponsored by the Georgetown College Republicans. Daniels is known for his candor and modesty, and both were on display when I asked him what could be done for the 14 …

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Written by Fred Messner on Wednesday September 28, 2011

Is Daniels' Jobs Warning A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy?

I’ve been reading through Gov. Mitch Daniels'  new book to see if he has anything to say about the current jobs crisis that America is in. The early results are a little disappointing. The first third of the book is focused on long term debt, the middle is focused on his time as governor, and the …

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Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Tuesday September 20, 2011

With Daniels Out, Who Speaks to GOP Youth?

Many conservatives are saddened by Mitch Daniels’ exit, especially the growing grassroots student initiative which pulled out all the stops to convince him to run. There are many conservative columnists, donors, and op-ed writers are saddened by the exit of Mitch Daniels from the presidential …

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Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Tuesday May 24, 2011

GOP Wonks Lose with Daniels' Exit

The challenge for those on the right who admired Mitch Daniels is to figure out how to get the rest of the party to embrace his pragmatic perspective. Mitch Daniels’ has exited the GOP presidential field and he leaves a large cadre of unhappy conservative policy wonks in his wake. The sentiments …

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Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Monday May 23, 2011

With Daniels' Exit, GOP Looks Out of Luck

Daniels’ decision to opt out signals a much larger problem for the GOP: Its best and brightest candidates are imploding, lackluster or ducking the race altogether. Mitch Daniels’ decision to forgo the presidential race is personally understandable and even laudable: His wife and four daughters …

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Written by John Guardiano on Sunday May 22, 2011

Bush Family Splits on Romney Versus Daniels

News that Jeb Bush and Laura Bush have urged Mitch Daniels to enter the Republican race raises the question: is there a generation gap in the Bush family? News that Jeb Bush and Laura Bush have urged Mitch Daniels to enter the Republican race raises the question: is there a generation gap in …

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Written by David Frum on Thursday May 19, 2011

Primary Field Falls Flat with GOP Voters

A new poll shows that GOP primary voters aren't excited about their choices. But there's one thing they're certain of: which candidates they'll never back. A new Zogby poll makes two things very clear. First, Republicans are very unexcited about this field. Only one “candidate,” Gov. Chris …

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Written by Jeb Golinkin on Wednesday May 11, 2011

Daniels' School Reforms: Too Smart for Tea Party?

In Indiana, Gov. Mitch Daniels has instituted a broad set of education reforms. Unlike many on the right, he’s not out to destroy public education but to save it. Mitch Daniels is regularly held up as one of the best examples of a “serious” and policy-minded conservative. Wednesday in Washington, …

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Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Thursday May 5, 2011

Daniels' Favorite Non-Answer

When asked for his 2012 plans, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels likes to repeat a favorite quote of his. But even he might be surprised at the original source. When reporters ask Mitch Daniels if he will run in 2012, he has an answer that he likes to give: A man said: when I consider my …

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Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Wednesday May 4, 2011

Daniels Stays Mum About 2012 Plans

Wednesday afternoon in D.C., Gov. Mitch Daniels spoke at AEI about education reform. But the standing room only crowd was more interested in his 2012 plans. Governor Mitch Daniels spoke at AEI to discuss the successful passage of several education reforms bills in Indiana. When he spoke, even …

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Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Wednesday May 4, 2011

Talk Radio's Love Affair with Christie

Why is New Jersey Governor Chris Christie the heartthrob of the talk radio right while Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels is suddenly an intolerable RINO? Laura Ingraham this week criticized New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for his apparent intention to sit-out the 2012 presidential campaign. She …

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Written by Jay Gatsby on Thursday March 3, 2011

Daniels: State Issues Might Keep Me From Running

Daniels: State Issues Might Keep Me From Running Politico reports : Mitch Daniels said Wednesday that intractable legislative gridlock in Indiana could ultimately keep him out of the presidential race. The Hoosier State governor said he plans to focus on state issues, even …

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Written by FrumForum News on Wednesday March 2, 2011