Midnight Email: Mitch Daniels Says No to Presidential Run in 2012
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Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels told supporters in a midnight email early Sunday that he is opting against a 2012 presidential run, a decision that he said ultimately came down to family concerns.
The decision by the former political operative and favorite of much of the GOP establishment will again roil the unsettled GOP field—and likely intensify efforts to convince another major candidate to join the race, such as former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush or New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
The Daniels email, obtained by POLITICO, went out from Indiana GOP chief Eric Holcomb, a key Daniels adviser, soon after midnight, with the word “Urgent” in the subject line.
“The following is from Governor Mitch Daniels….” the email began.
“I hope this reaches you before the public news does,” Daniels wrote. “If so, please respect my confidence for the short time until I can make it known to all.”
He went on, “The counsel and encouragement I received from important citizens like you caused me to think very deeply about becoming a national candidate. In the end, I was able to resolve every competing consideration but one, but that, the interests and wishes of my family, is the most important consideration of all. If I have disappointed you, I will always be sorry.”
Mr. Daniels, a two-term governor who had worked the administrations of both George W. Bush and Ronald Reagan, had often expressed concerns about the strains a national campaign would put on his wife and four adult daughters.
His decision to stay out of the race eliminates one of the last big Republicans still known to be eyeing a presidential campaign and rounds out a week that also saw two other well-known figures— Mike Huckabee and Donald Trump—take their names out of contention.
“If I have disappointed you, I will always be sorry,” Mr. Daniels wrote. “If you feel that this was a non-courageous or unpatriotic decision, I understand and will not attempt to persuade you otherwise. I only hope that you will accept my sincerity in the judgment I reached.”
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Comments (196)
windanon
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:10amIf you know the baggage that the Daniels carry as a couple, then it is easy to understand that, because of the rather scandalous gap in their first and second marriages to each other, either 1) he thought the scrutiny would destroy his family, 2) he didn’t think he could win, or 3) his wife said “No” and he accepted it. It may be unpatriotic to put yourself before your country, but it’s not unpatriotic to put your family before your country. Besides, considering that he took her back after she ran off with someone else, he obviously makes her and her wishes a priority–perhaps too much so.
Report Post »jeff.cooper
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 8:45amThe whole idea that patriotism equates sacrifice is misleading, in my opinion. It takes someone with an immense ego who believes that they have something to offer the country as its leader. The job, while punishing, is rewarding. I think we look at everything a president gives up to run for the office and then run the country, but I think in reality that person wouldn’t do it if it were a sacrifice. In the case of Daniels, his team weighed out the mood of the GOP against his positions and realized he didn’t stand a chance.
Report Post »ENDtheFED2012
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:00amHerman Cain is a Progressive-Lite.
Report Post »Herman Cain was a Governor for the Federal Reserve and said “there’s no need to audit the Federal Reserve”.
I hope you people know that the Federal Reserve is the central bank of America, and centralized banking is part of the Communist Manifesto. Karl Marx said centralized banking was the best way to redistribute wealth.
Herman Cain worked for these people and even Glenn Beck and Judge Napolitano said that the Federal Reserve(A Progressive idea signed into law by (D) Woodrow Wilson) is the Cancer of America.
The American Dream==> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPWH5TlbloU
Classicmustangmo
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:25amHelp me find article 16 so I can understand your position. I am a Cain supporter and want to know.
Report Post »Thanks
endgamer
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:52amRon Paul 2012
Report Post »http://vimeo.com/13726978
Reavist
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 6:19am@ end the fed2010:
Report Post »1.) Herman Cain is a Progressive-Lite.
Wrong. He is very conservative. If you truly researched him you’d know it. Some pundits consider him the most conservative in the race so far. Sadly, seems EVERYBODY is progressive lite to a RP supporter. Stuff I’ve been reading from RP supporters, are as nasty as what I read from the left. What’s up with that? I think it is fear, when courage is called for. It’s a good thing to debate who might be best, but fear mongering, without considering facts on both sides of issues is the far left mantra, not ours.
2.) Cain was Governor for the Fed Res.erve: Again, research. He was chairman of the Federal Res Bank of Kansas City. This does not make him a criminal or boogey man. It does make him informed.
3.) Said, “there’s no need to audit FED: Truth is, he said, it is not his top priority. Jobs & cutting taxes & ending Obamacare are. For single issue people, then that’s it. He said he won’t stand in the way if congress chooses to audit. RP heads that committee, let him do his job. Not even RP could pledge he’d end the Fed on his first day (A LA GITMO!) RP heads committee & Cain says he’s free to move forward.
You imply Cain a communist – I see you read Vox Day. That’s fine, but don’t stop there. Even conservatives can drink kool-aide, please get informed before sipping. There’s no problem not voting Cain — just decide based on research of all sides of issues. Open your mind.
eddw2112
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:58amFolks, Herman Cain is looking more and more like my guy… At least he’s shootin straight! (but we are all racists right?) Grrrrr… Go Herman!
Report Post »patriotteapress
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:57amAs far as I can tell, Hermann Cain is the only one that makes any sense at this stage of the game. He’s the only one that will take it to Obama. We need someone who is plain spoken, easy to understand, is likeable and not afraid to call out Obama on his anti -American socialist ways.
Report Post »seemsew
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:47amCain is one who could really take it to Obama because of the simple fact that he is black, and that one thing would be removed from the media who claim that Republicans are just racist pigs. I don’t think they would dare call him by some of the disrespectable names that many Liberals try to tack onto him. Removing the race factor would at least put them on more equal footing. Now, to get rid of Obama’s teleprompter.
Report Post »Reavist
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 6:37amCain/West would make the left wear diapers. I’m praying for it.
Report Post »bigtruck1956
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:32amWell good another establishment loser bites the dust. Each and every one of these candidates is looking toward Mitch Romney. As it stands none of these candidates believe they could beat Mitch Romney. I am encouraged that they continue to drop like flies now if we could just get Romney to drop maybe we could get a real conservative candidate to run. Personally I’m sick and tired of seeing the same old Washington establishment running. Believe it or not Ron Paul will be your next president. People are sick and tired of the establishment. There are things that I disagree with Mr. Paul but there are many many more that I do agree with. This is the County candidate we need on the conservative ticket. So the more Washington establishment candidates that drop the better
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Report Post »one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 7:50amIt’s “ MITT ” Romney.. dummy…
Report Post »emertz8413
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:24amWhat are the skeletons in the closet O’s administration was going to hammer him with?????
Report Post »eddw2112
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:59amGreat point!!
Report Post »GulfPeg
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:23amWe still have RINO’s Hunstman, Santorum and Romney to bow out!
Report Post »lisalake
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:08amA midnight email??? What a pansy! Like Huckabee, they both were really just interested in the all the attention— good riddance to them both!!
Report Post »cologoddess
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:05amHe was my first choice – and I am terribly disappointed. You watch this and tell me he would not have been THEE most credible candidate there is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuXy3DNZah4&feature=player_embedded
Very very disappointed. I don’t like anyone now – Herman Cain I guess. And I have no idea till debates on how he feels about a lot of issues. Oh man….. :heavy sigh:
Report Post »karenhasfreedom
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 4:20amThis makes me giggle. What will the establishment ruling elites inside the beltway do now? They have been begging him to come in and save them from a Palin/West ticket. Snicker
Run Sarah Run!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Oil_Robb
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 4:51amI like Sarah…..but not for President…..shes to goofy and dumb
Report Post »lisalake
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:19amAin’t it the truth!! Notice how the elites are no so subtly trying to convince us WHO WE WANT!! Now lets hope huntsman goes away —– All RINOS move over!!
Report Post »Classicmustangmo
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:36amI like Sarah a lot, but I know in my depths she can’t win.
Can we get these edge “candidates” together and back one, we could start a movement and create powerful momentum rather than letting the press tell us who our candidate will be.
Report Post »Dahart
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 8:15amI could get behind that ticket…..say yes Mr. West!
Report Post »sambachico
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 4:19amLooks like it’s Cain, Ron Paul, Romney as the contenders.
Report Post »Entropy
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:53amThere is no way in h e !! that I would be voting for Romney. You can forget that cr@ p right now.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:45amDaniels. Who wanted you? Your Mom?
Report Post »Diane TX
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:43amWell, I wasn’t interested in Mitch Daniels, anyway.
Report Post »AmeriCat
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:26amHuntsman, Jr. is yet ANOTHER RINO…we do NOT need or want!
Report Post »seemsew
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:37amI totally agree with this. I am so sick of the establishment trying to pick our candidates. This was done locally in our primary, and the rats succeeded again by getting their guy in. How do we put an end to this control?
Report Post »AmeriCat
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:24amHooray..for America!
One less RINO!
Report Post »bobodu
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 5:41amMy God….you people still want Trump and the bimbo Palin??
LOl LOl LOl….what a bunch of dolts…
Report Post »Perfect example of the dumbing down of America…electing “reality TV” stars.
bkfirvine
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:23amHopefully, the next one to bow out will be Chris Christie.
Report Post »one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 7:45amWhat are you talking about he already did bow out… Are you with us ?
Report Post »bkfirvine
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:13amSo long, RINO!
Report Post »republitarian
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:07amB S excuse. He could have said that two weeks ago.
What has changed in that time?
Report Post »teahugger
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 4:36amHis announcement was hinged on the outcome of the rapture!
Report Post »e2thex
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 4:50pm16 stitches
Report Post »johnsell
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:03amLook at the positive side, if they bow out, they weren’t the candidate we needed….. I like Cain.
Report Post »cloudsofwar
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:04amMaybe everyone will bow out and BO will win by default. I think some don’t want to run against the first Black Presitdent. That would be Racist. THis country is so srewed up. I think the unseen powers want 4 more years.
Report Post »SHOWMESTATEGUY
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:02amHe’s a good man but made the right choice. I don’t think he had a chance of defeating Obama. It would have been like McCain running again.
Report Post »cloudsofwar
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 9:22amand romney won’t be?
Report Post »Sinista MACE
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:59amI sent him that email months ago.
I’m not voting for any neocons or liberals.
They’re the same thing. One wants to go to war for humanitarian reasons, one has no qualms about starting wars of false pretense and being inteventionist policers of the world, manifest destiny nutcases. They’re both are social liberals.
Report Post »SuiteBethyBlueEyes
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:55amGuess we need ti find OUR George Washington. Or Georgia Washington, for that matter.
Report Post »Classicmustangmo
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:17amCan that be Herman Cain?
Report Post »seemsew
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:31amYes, we do need to find George Washington, Jr., and I don’t believe Romney, Newt, Pawlenty, or Jeb come from that gene pool. Quite honestly, Ron Paul really does sound kind of goofy at times, and I think that will knock him out when the going gets rough.
Report Post »Parnell3rd
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:54amI can’t disagree with his decision. Because the lame stream media is just waiting to Slam more republican’s and give a big pass to all demoncrates.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:01amPeople need to stand up and nip these lies in the bud … McCain just let them go .. and that certainly didn’t work .. I know Palin would have taken them to task but she was being “handled” by his people .. I saw her on the campaign trail in person and she was POWERFUL!
TEA!
Report Post »one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 7:42am@ Classic.. Yeah I would love to see Cain throw his 4 ideas while counting on his fingers at president Obama.. Come on the man is a light weight….. Want a real president ? Draft Jim Demint…
Report Post »SuiteBethyBlueEyes
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:52amWell then. Can Cain win? God help us.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:03amNot my first choice .. but let me say this I will vote for ANYONE over OBAMA .. hopefully the primaries will sort out a good candidate.
TEA!
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:27am@ CatB
Report Post »Even if its Jeb Bush ?
ENDtheFED2012
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:07amI hope Cain doesn’t !!!
Report Post »Cain is a Progressive-Lite. Cain was a Governor of the Federal Reserve.
Glenn Beck and Judge Napolitano both said that the FED was the Cancer of America and the FED is a Progressive idea (Woodrow Wilson 1913).
You do know that centralized banking is part of the Communist Manifesto?
If Cain was a good American leader he would abide by the US Constitution, wouldn’t he?
Cain ignors US Constitution Artical XVl, Marx would be proud of him.
.
Dr. Ron Paul for POTUS in 2012
Classicmustangmo
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:31amAttended Cain Announcement in Atlanta. Moving Speech, drank from the colored fountain, rode in the back of the bus and he spoke from the heart not the teleprompter.
Come on now, wouldn’t you pay to see a Cain – Obama Debate. It would be true American theater.
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 9:11amCain CAN win. Look at Gallups numbers, his positives are very good. Matter of fact slightly better than the better known candidates. His recognition MUST come up, (campaign contributions) if the ratio stays the same….(check his numbers and comparison at gallup) I believe STRONGLY that he can win. Every time I see an attack post with a pro Ron Paul slogan at the end, it makes me even more certain Ron Paul and his minions are simply NUTS!
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 9:24amPLEEEEEEEEEZ let “the Hermanator” be the candidate who runs against Obama! :D
Report Post »Luckywon
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 1:25am“The decision by the former political operative and favorite of much of the GOP establishment will again roil the unsettled GOP field—and likely intensify efforts to convince another major candidate to join the race, such as former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush or New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.”
I would definitely vote for Christie, I absolutely love that man. However, I KNOW I won’t be voting for him because he has said he will not run, and he is an honest man who keeps his word. Jeb Bush would NEVER get my vote. At least not in the Primaries
Report Post »davidwjohnson
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:48amCan you imagine George Washington not going to Valley Forge because his wife wouldn’t let him!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:59amLOL .. I think if he is that “whipped” then we certainly don’t want him anyway … I say this as a woman!
TEA!
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:02amOMG I was so looking forward to his nomination ….as much as I’ve been looking forward to an yeast infection
Report Post »:P
MHP
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:40amSinista
Damn glad he did quit.
Ron Paul 2012 for President
Judge Andrew Napolitano for Vice President
OBAMA, GET THE HELL OFF MY AIRPLANE.
You have no right to even ride in Air Force One, or even Marine One
Guaranteed I can fly it in emergency if it has to be done.
I can and do fly a 747-400 in flight sim.
But 737-400 is my favorite.
Report Post »coladude
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:45amI was looking forward to him running.
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Report Post »BS61
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:50amMitch Daniels is no George Washington! One less RINO in the race is a blessing!
Report Post »Oil_Robb
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 4:42amdidnt he work at the “Bates Hotel”?
Report Post »SublimeOne
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 4:50amWell. Well. It looks like the rino politicians are listening more than the “Establishment” is. How much do you guys want to bet Mitt Romney is going to end up being the Republican nominee? I’ll vote for him if I have to. However, I’ll have to hold my nose and close my eyes the entire time. Of course that means in 2016 (if we can make it that far) The Republicans better watch out, because I’ll support ANYONE that destroys the Republican Party. They will have proved that they no longer deserve to be taken seriously! Cain/Paul, Paul/Cain in 2012!
Report Post »Marylou7
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:12amDidn’t his wife leave him once for another man? Can you imagine what the press would do with that! Can’t say I blame her or him.
Report Post »LibertariansUnite
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:20amThe chips continue to fall, this is Ron Paul’s year to restore the constitution back to America!
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:24amNo great loss here.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:27amThank you Maha Rushi for pointing out the fact that the political enemy picked what should be our republican nominee Mitch Daniels. Since when do we allow George Soros to pick our candidate?
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:53amMaybe Daniel‘s wife doesn’t have Sarah Palin’s fortitude when it comes to having your family ripped into shreds by the MSM. I wish him the best for the future and perhaps, when the GOP wins in 2012, he will have a role in the administration. I find it interesting when speculating about Jeb Bush and Chris Christie, there is no mention of Allen West running for POTUS. Jeb did a great job in FL but it is too soon for him following GW, and Christie maintains he will not run. There is a push, however, for West to run.
Report Post »LittleLordFauntleroy
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:54amMitch Little Bitch
Report Post »one yrs. food ration like Glenn says..
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 7:35amGood who in the heck wants a pansy a president ? Little puss puss is what I call them.. Can you imagine ? all the progressives would have to do is brow beat the man into submission for their plans.. No way !!
Report Post »OLDBIKEFIXER
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 7:40amJust saw Allen West on Fox News… he says that he definitely won’t put in his bid for president. Bummer. He would have been the best choice.
But on the bright side, Mitch Daniels, aka “Beaker”, is officially out of the running, which suits me fine. The guy is a RINO, and obviously p%$$y-whipped as well… Yeah, I know the comments from the ladies are gonna be coming at me fast & furious for saying that, so go ahead, I’m used to it.
The Tea Party should pick up the slogan “No Rinos – No Way!”. Of course, this would be directed at Mitt Romney, who should really be running on the Democrat ticket. If Romney wins the GOP primary, we might all be better off letting Obama fulfill his dream of turning America into “USSR West”. At least when it’s all said & done, we’ll be able to blame it on a Democrat (Communist) instead of someone who claims to be a conservative Republican.
Report Post »jeffyfreezone
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 7:47amChris Cristie likes him, I was willing to hear him out and give him a chance to win my vote.
Report Post »Dahart
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 7:51amI didn’t know about the rest of you,but I am sick and tired of voting for the lesser of the two evils.
You speak of George Washington….. There is only man worthy of being compared to George Washington and that man is Allen West. If you have not read his writings you should.
One essay he penned is titled “Tragady at Ft. Hood” http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/allenwest.asp
The people had to do some convincing and arm twisting to get George Washington to take the job. “We The People” today need to be doing the same thing we must break the cycle.
Report Post »Please-sir-I-want-some-more
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 8:10amActually George Washington was all packed and ready to join the British Navy until his mother showed up at the docks and forbade him to go. But thank God this a$$ clowns wife forbade him to run. We don‘t need any more stinkin RINO’s
Report Post »BehindBlueEyes
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 8:20am@davidwjohnson
Report Post »Excellent example!
NewAmericanist
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 9:06amNewt, baby, Newt.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 9:13amAll the adults AREN’T running…
Report Post »Cobra Blue
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 9:19amNo balls. No candidate. Thanks for doing us a favor. Glad the Founding Fathers weren’t limp wristed little men like you.
Report Post »PatriotsLikeMe
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 9:46amDaniels is a coward. That’s all this boils down to. Anyone who saw a recent video enumerating all of his achievements since becoming Governor would necessarily come away with the idea that this is a man who is gearing up to announce his candidacy for the 2012 Republican nomination. I knew, in my gut, that if he didn‘t run it would boil down to cowardice and I don’t feel much happiness in being proven right. It’s a case of yet another public servant admitting they lack the moral fortitude, even with all they know and have seen regarding the dire straits our nation–indeed, our entire world–is in, to screw their courage to the sticking place and carry on. If it’s any solace, I know he will be plagued by regret for the rest of his life–some of us are lucky enough to receive a call to monumental action in our lifetimes–a chance to define onesself as a true leader, a hero of epic proportions. When the call came, Daniels hid under the bed.
Report Post »VerySeniorCitizen
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:06amFor a Fundamentalist Christian Daniels has just committed the unforgivable sin of changing the order of the three priorities – God, Country, Family!
He declared in his e-mail that he loved his country – but he loved his family more!!!! Understandable – but a deadly statement for any future run for political office as a Republican!
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:08amI am happy that he is not running. He is the one that appointed Supreme Justice Steven David, who just recently destroyed the 4th amendment in the state of Indiana. It really miffs me that these people are elected and swear to protect the constitution, then once in office, they do the exact opposite.
Supreme Justice Steven David and those that voted for this tyrannical measure need to be promptly relieved of their duties.
Report Post »tommee
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:24amDaniels and any other viable candidate will not run for president because they know they can’t beat Obama. It makes far more sense for any real candidate to wait until 2016 when they will at least have a chance of winning.
Report Post »RinoKiller
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:31amI for one am glad to have him out of the race. What really sticks out to me is that his wife had a say in this decision. This is a woman that left him and her kids without his approval, yet he defers to her for this. If that is not a show of supreme weakness I don’t know what is.
Report Post »Arminianism
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:38amGrow up people! Calling a man a coward because he doesn’t want to jeopardize his family with a presidential run?? Show some class why don’t you! The man’s record spoke for itself. He is by no means perfect but he cut the size of Indians’s government, cut spending, lowered taxes and defunded planned parenthood in Indiana. Sounds like a receipt for success to me! We lost a viable candidate today………..
Report Post »barak hussein osama arafat
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:43amWhat a Wuss.
Report Post »MiketheTrucker
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:57amWhatever the reason, it’s a good thing. We don’t need another establishment politician in the WH.
Report Post »PatriotsLikeMe
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:00amArminiism–His family? Is his family not the family of man?? You are the one who needs to grow up, grasshopper. How does it serve him to protect his nuclear family when all is crumbling around their ears? When the very fabric of their lives is disintegrating? NO, I live here in Indiana–I know about his vascillation on may issues, and his blunders. Yes, he’s done some great things as well, so I am not painting him unfairly. Right now he is using his family to hide behind–the very definition of cowardice!
Report Post »PatriotsLikeMe
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:05amTommee, no offense, but you are making a terrible miscalculation. How do you imagine any conservative candidate can win in 2016 if they have no chance in 2012, after just one term of Obama’s reign of terror? WE CANNOT AFFORD 4 MORE YEARS–period!! If you think he’s done damage now, you will not RECOGNIZE the place if he gets his hands on another term. It will be no-holds-barred. And even then, I‘m not so sure ’they’ will not have created a sufficient enough crises to call for his 3 term. Please, people, work with me here!!
Report Post »PATTY HENRY
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:07amHIs wife ran off with a MARRIED doctor…was gone for a couple of years (divorced Daniels) then came back and they remarried. I guess SHE didn’t want that replayed…too bad…it is anyway.
Romney did his “10 M in 8 hours in Vegas” stunt to drive off these people. Probably Romney’s own $.
Palin has almost 3 M “Likes” Supporters on her FB page. It’s going to be easy for her to raise $.
WE need to get behind these PATRIOTS…support them. ROMNEY is just too much the Rich Man’s Son to me…no grit. Nice guy but we need GRIT. I’d vote for him over Obama every day, however.
THE mistakes we make today will effect us tomorrow. Daniels is living proof. I’m sorry for him. LETS GO PALIN/CAIN or CAIN/BACHMANN or PALIN/WEST ……It’s going to be interesting!
Report Post »cyntro
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:08amBeing a shy wife of an extrovert husband I am truly sorry he made this decision, but at the same time I believe it is more that he is sincerely worried that being forced into the lime light would be very detrimental for his wife. I know it would be for me.
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Posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:13amGOOD! This Man? is an AZZ-CLOWN. Forgive me Lord.
I would have a hard time voting for a RINO 2 times in a row !
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:45amMitch Daniels…No loss
Between, West, Cain, Bachmann, and Palin
Any and all would have MY VOTE
Report Post »JCoolman
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 12:31pmWait until Palin enters. I dont think it will matter who else is in the race at that point.
Report Post »aliengenius
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 1:45pmI suspect Rick Perry to announce he’s running in August. Until then the field will languish. He’s already had run-ins with Obama and will make for good theater. He will ultimately win the election by a handy margin and take office in Jan ‘17. He’s got the smarmy good looks and demeanor of Romney, the success of the state of Texas behind him, and, most importantly, he’s not Obama. Palin i think will go for senate in AZ and win. I would like to see Bachman as his VP but things are still too murky on the VP picks and mostly likely it would be someone no one would suspect. Should end up with strong majorities in the house and senate as well. Should have very strong majority of governors and state houses. Look for a constitutional amendment or two. If we can’t get things done at that point you can kiss the country goodbye.
I think there are two major factions in the world battling it out. One leaves America at the center of it all, the other would shift power to a global power structure. One is bad, the other evil. I choose the bad one and I think they will be the ones to win since they have a pretty strong stranglehold and a power base going back centuries. You can fix bad, but evil must be destroyed. It’s gonna be an interesting ride.2016 is only the beginning we have a long and hard road ahead so don’t plan on relaxing after Obama is out. Momentum must be preserved. Allen West will be President one day when we need him. I think he’ll be a senator first.
Report Post »aliengenius
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:01pm@clara88
Cain is a good man and would be a great president but he’s prone to making verbal gaffes with which the media would crucify him. AND, instead of taking away the race card it would simply elevate it and enhance it with the media beating the drum that Repubs only put him up there because he’s black. They put it out there that it’s a desperate ploy, they‘ll attack Cain’s lack of political experience, they’ll call him a sell out, an uncle tom, etc and sadly they would probably get away with it. I would hate to see Herman Cain treated this way though I think him a big enough man to take it. Bottom line, I don‘t think Cain is in the ’club’ so to speak so that pretty much takes him out of the running anyway.
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:13pmGood, the guy is a twit. He should have said he wasn’t running from the start instead of waffling all over the place. What we don’t need at this time is another SPINELESS politician.
Report Post »Patrick in AZ
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:14pmEveryone is trying to push Daniels on us like they did McCain – I don’t trust him and I am glad he is off the table now
Report Post »american1st
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 4:39pmone less generic RINO in the race……no loss….
Report Post »its time for a true constitutionalists anyway,
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:17pmRidiculous comparison–George Washington didn’t have the internet, the media, and the Democratic Party Machine ready to destroy his life.
Mitch Daniels is a good, honorable, and decent man about whom most here know nothing. I am afraid for our country when I see two things: Obama in the White House, and Conservatives who are this uninformed and cruel. Reading through this list of comments has me even more fearful for the country than I already was. God help us; if you folks are the friends of Conservatism, we don’t even need enemies. The media could switch sides and we would still manage to lose in 2012, with the kind of thinking exhibited here.
Report Post »VegasGuy
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 9:24pm“The decision by the former political operative and favorite of much of the GOP establishment will again roil the unsettled GOP field—and likely intensify efforts to convince another major candidate to join the race, such as former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush or New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.”
Christie would be a shoe-in for the presidency. But if the Republican leadership gets behind Jeb Bush then they might as well just give this next election to Obama. The world has had enough Bush presidents to last a lifetime.
Report Post »bobodu
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 5:34amJust many of you come from States running in the black??
Report Post »Looks like you’re gonna run the Socialist Romney against the Socialist Obama. Good luck with that.