Daniels was born in Monongahlea, PA in 1949. Daniels went on to Princeton, graduating with honors in 1971, He then obtained his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1979. Daniels held various public office positions, most notably serving as Chief Political Advisor to Reagan and Director of the Office of Management and Budget under George Bush. Daniels was elected Governor of Indiana in 2004 and was re-elected in 2008, where he currently holds office.
On the Issues
View All TopicsDaniels is against amnesty for illegal immigrants, but does believe we should "embrace immigration" and create a system for them to continue working.
Continue Reading >Daniels main emphasis in regards to the economy is on the importance of a balanced budget. Daniels is against raising taxes during a down economy, saying it is "the worst thing possible [to do] in times like these."
Continue Reading >Unclear Daniels stance on Homeland Security.
Continue Reading >Daniels has a mixed environmental record, having voted in support of renewable energy efforts, but also being involved in a power plant scandal. Daniels wants both cheap and renewable energies to work, even calling ethanol part of the "solution."
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