Topic: Mitch Daniels

ORLANDO, Fla (Reuters) - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels opted to stay out of the 2012 Republican presidential campaign but has some advice for those who are in it: Don't play it safe.Daniels told Reuters on Friday he was not hearing enough detailed ...

Republicans hoping to dethrone President Barack Obama had one fewer possible standard bearers, after Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels announced Sunday that he had decided not to make a 2012 White House run.As the clock ticks down ahead of January's crucial Iowa caucuses ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has decided not to seek the Republican presidential nomination, the New York Times reported on Sunday, citing an email message sent to supporters."In the end, I was able to resolve every competing consideration but one," ...

The Indiana governor’s candidacy would force a serious discussion of budget cuts and the economy.The Indiana governor’s candidacy would force a serious discussion of budget cuts and the economy.If there’s one potential Republican candidate who makes President Obama’s reelection team sweat, it ...

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Representative Mike Pence announced on Thursday he's in the running for the Republican nomination for Indiana governor in 2012.The six-term congressman made it official this morning in a long-expected announcement to supporters via conference call, e-mail, Facebook and video.The ...

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Indiana House Democrats stayed away from their desks for a second day on Wednesday in an attempt to block a proposed law curbing union power, prompting Gov. Mitch Daniels to say they were showing "complete contempt" for the Democratic ...

Without Palin, a wide-open GOP race could play to Mitch Daniels' strengths.Without Palin, a wide-open GOP race could play to Mitch Daniels' strengths.They say you can tell a lot about a person by what he or she reads. If that’s the case, ...

Still looking ahead to the 112th Congress, and to 2012 (previous thoughts here and here), a big question presents itself: I take it as a given that President Obama will not receive a challenge from within his party. It would be hard ...

Amid outcry from conservatives, Ind. governor edges away from social 'truce' proposalAmid an outcry from conservatives, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels edged away on Friday from his comment that the next president should call a "truce" on social issues.Daniels said the remark was ...

Republican Ind. Gov. Mitch Daniels says he'll keep door open to possible 2012 presidential run Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says he's keeping the door open to a possible 2012 presidential run but just a crack.The Republican told The Washington Post over the ...