There has been increased speculation as to whether Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels, to some, “My Man Mitch,” will seek the GOP nomination for president in 2012.
Despite Daniel’s continuous rejection of the rumors, U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., is currently not supporting any Republican presidential candidates, hoping Daniels will join the race, according to an article in Politico.
Daniels has issued several statements both on Fox News Sunday and the Louisville Courier-Journal assuring he is not running for president in the 2012 election, but he will “think about it.”
Just that comment alone has intrigued thousands of supporters, especially given Daniels’ financial track record for the State of Indiana.
In 2005, Daniels balanced the state budget for the first time in eight years, turning the $600 million deficit he inherited into an annual surplus of $370 million.
Despite declining state revenue during a national recession, Daniels has maintained a balanced budget and has avoided raising state taxes.
“I think that he will have the most fiscally conservative credentials of any candidates in the field if he runs,” said junior Jeff Cummins, internal vice-chairman of the IU College Republicans.
On the other hand, some are skeptical about Daniels’ policies and decisions made during Indiana’s economic crisis.
In December, Daniels ordered $300 million in kindergarten through 12th grade funding cuts, according to the Indiana State Teachers Association website.
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