Mitch Daniels announced late last night that he will not run for President, citing concerns about the effects of a campaign on his family.
From Politico:
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels told supporters in an email early Sunday that he will not run for president in 2012, a decision he said ultimately came down to his family’s reticence about a campaign.
The announcement by the former Office of Management and Budget director and favorite of much of the Republican 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.
Jeb Bush? Please. Chris Christie would be a good choice, but he’s stated adamantly -again and again- that he will not run.
Herman Cain (I’m watching the political “experts” at NBC mock him right now; “entertainment value” and all that) is running. Stacy McCain says pressure from the Hermanator caused Daniels to withdraw (not really, but it’s entertainment).
Check out what he stands for at HermanCain.com
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