The reason they can't capture this moment when Obama is vulnerable is that their best people aren't running. One of them, Mitch Daniels, has just endorsed Romney -- and a day later issued some strong criticism of his campaign.
He said he is disappointed in Romney's rhetoric, that he doesn't talk like he is campaigning to govern , and that he hasn't effectively outlined his policies and how they will affect "the young and poor."
Daniels told the Indianapolis Star:
That's certainly true. It's just not in his DNA. Trying to connect with NASCAR people, he tells them he has friends who own one of the racing cars. And of course there's the story about his building an elevator in his California house -- an elevator for his cars. It's a different world. Does he really not get that?"You have to campaign to govern, not just to win. . . . Spend the precious time and dollars explaining what's at stake and a constructive program to make life better. And as I say, look at everything through the lens of folks who have yet to achieve."Romney doesn't talk that way."
Daniels hit this theme when he said that Romney should not talk about how his policies would affect the supporters who pay to get into his fundraisers, but instead about how they would affect those who can't afford to attend a high-priced event. "Explain those things from the standpoint of the young and poor -- those who haven't achieved the dream yet." Daniels said.
I suspect that Daniels is sitting this one out. Assuming that Romney loses, Daniels will be a formidable opponent in 2016. He has been in Congress, has been a White House budget director, and is now a popular governor of Indiana.
Ralph
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