INDIANA GOVERNOR JOINS SUPPORTERS OF MCCAIN
Daniels Endorses McCain’s Common Sense Conservative Values
ARLINGTON, VA – U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential exploratory committee today announced that Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels will support the Arizona Senator should he decide to seek the presidency.
Governor Daniels was elected to be Indiana’s chief executive in 2004. Prior to serving as governor, Daniels was chief-of-staff to Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN), senior advisor to President Ronald Reagan, and Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for President George W. Bush. Between his two periods of White House service, Daniels held senior management positions in business, including more than a decade at Eli Lilly and Company
Governor Daniels explained his respect for Senator McCain’s leadership. “John McCain is a longtime friend. More importantly, he is a principled leader with a history of integrity, opposing excessive government spending, and dealing honestly with the American people,” said Governor Daniels. “The term ‘great American’ applies to very few people, but it indisputably fits John McCain.”
Senator John McCain said that having the support of Governor Daniels will be an incredible asset. “Mitch is an impressive businessman and public servant who understands that common sense conservative principles and more effective government go hand-in-hand,” Senator McCain said. “Having the support of Mitch Daniels is important and I look forward to honoring our common values as I move ahead in this process.”
