2008 Woodie Awards
Indiana's governor, Mitch Daniels, speaks of achievements
By: Anne Geiler
Issue date: 10/26/07 Section: News
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Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels presented a lecture entitled "You Can't Always Get What You Want" on Wednesday.
Moderated by visiting journalism professor Ken Bode, Daniels' speech outlined his opinion on the atmosphere of the current presidential campaigns, as well as his view of the candidates. He also responded to questions from the audience, which included teachers, students and Greencastle residents.
Daniels began by comparing his political experiences working under two recent presidents. He was the senior advisor to President Ronald Reagan and director of the Office of Management and Budget under President George W. Bush.
He compared the two presidents' leadership styles, equating their abilities to address necessary issues and delegate responsibilities to the appropriate officials.
Daniels said the next president should possess these abilities as well. The governor announced his support for Sen. John McCain of Arizona.
"[I] admire people who say what they think and stand by it, even if it's against universal favor," Daniels said.
At the same time, he expressed the realization that former New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani is the current frontrunner for the republican nomination. He expressed hope that one of the two will separate to become a clear leader for the republican presidential race as "Hillary is the other alternative."
When the forum was opened for questions from the audience, Indiana's change to daylight-saving time to be in line with most other states was addressed. Daniels said he supported the change because of the positive effects it had on conducting business.
"[It was on the] backlog of things we need to do," he said.
Daniels also addressed Indiana's economic situation, detailing a plan that could have brought the state out of debt. He spoke of a one-time surtax which would place a one percent tax on residents making $100,000 or more per year. Daniels said the surtax would have raised enough money to rid the state of its debt. However, the state followed a different plan.
The governor also spoke of the environment. He assured the audience that he has a proactive stance towards environmental issues. He expressed hopes of Indiana becoming energy independent and suggested a carbon tax.
Daniels said he also wants to see changes in Medicare and Social Security taxes to guarantee that younger generations will benefit as much as older generations.
Freshman Mara Mote said she thought Daniels gave the audience his honest opinions.
"I felt like he gave honest answers rather than political answers," Mote said. "He was informed and the only question he did not know the answer to, he immediately said he would look up. He sounded honest to me."
Moderated by visiting journalism professor Ken Bode, Daniels' speech outlined his opinion on the atmosphere of the current presidential campaigns, as well as his view of the candidates. He also responded to questions from the audience, which included teachers, students and Greencastle residents.
Daniels began by comparing his political experiences working under two recent presidents. He was the senior advisor to President Ronald Reagan and director of the Office of Management and Budget under President George W. Bush.
He compared the two presidents' leadership styles, equating their abilities to address necessary issues and delegate responsibilities to the appropriate officials.
Daniels said the next president should possess these abilities as well. The governor announced his support for Sen. John McCain of Arizona.
"[I] admire people who say what they think and stand by it, even if it's against universal favor," Daniels said.
At the same time, he expressed the realization that former New York City mayor Rudolph Giuliani is the current frontrunner for the republican nomination. He expressed hope that one of the two will separate to become a clear leader for the republican presidential race as "Hillary is the other alternative."
When the forum was opened for questions from the audience, Indiana's change to daylight-saving time to be in line with most other states was addressed. Daniels said he supported the change because of the positive effects it had on conducting business.
"[It was on the] backlog of things we need to do," he said.
Daniels also addressed Indiana's economic situation, detailing a plan that could have brought the state out of debt. He spoke of a one-time surtax which would place a one percent tax on residents making $100,000 or more per year. Daniels said the surtax would have raised enough money to rid the state of its debt. However, the state followed a different plan.
The governor also spoke of the environment. He assured the audience that he has a proactive stance towards environmental issues. He expressed hopes of Indiana becoming energy independent and suggested a carbon tax.
Daniels said he also wants to see changes in Medicare and Social Security taxes to guarantee that younger generations will benefit as much as older generations.
Freshman Mara Mote said she thought Daniels gave the audience his honest opinions.
"I felt like he gave honest answers rather than political answers," Mote said. "He was informed and the only question he did not know the answer to, he immediately said he would look up. He sounded honest to me."
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