The discussion continues on Mitch Daniels and his "truce on social issues." A Notre Dame professor takes exception to the National Review post and comes to Mitch's defense:
Like Yuval, I would prefer that Governor Daniels add a sentence — one that, I believe, reflects his views, record, and plans — along the lines of “but if a fight is forced on us, I would obviously want (or be) a president who stands up for the sanctity of human life.” Yuval is also correct to note, though, that “Daniels's record on [pro-life] issues suggests he considers them important, and is not in doubt about where he stands.” After all, Daniels is right: There are pressing issues involving borrowing, taxing, and spending that today have to be at the center of our current political (and electoral) conversations.
And George Will, in a column about Rick Santorum, points out the danger of slighting the social conservatives, who make up much of the base and are already "feeling neglected." If they're looking fora candidate who speaks to them, they might go to someone like Santor
