Indiana's Governor
Whether or not he will place his bid for the 2012 presidential race, Governor Mitch Daniels continues to garner national recognition for his innovative reform agenda. Daniels follows a tradition of modern-era Heartland public officials who have collaborated with Sagamore's fellows, such as Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson and Indianapolis Mayor Steve Goldsmith. Earlier in his career, Mitch Daniels served as president of Hudson Institute when it was headquartered in Indianapolis.
Read more about Daniels in the following articles:
"Governing Matters," Jay F. Hein, American Outlook (December 15, 2010)
Mitch Daniels and Steve Goldsmith usher in a new era of fiscally-savvy leadership
"8 Questions for Mitch Daniels," Ryan Streeter, American Outlook (December 15, 2010)
Who is his political hero? Why is he a conservative? How did his tenure in the Reagan administration prepare him to be governor? And more . . .
"A Lesson in Job Creation from the Hoosier State," Jay F. Hein, The Ripon Forum (Fall 2010)
When he took office in 2004, the state was $200 million in debt with a $700 million structural deficit. Six years later, the state enjoys a billion dollar surplus and the first two balanced budgets in nearly a decade.
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