Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson writes that the "stubbornness" of Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) -- a possible contender for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination -- is on display in his "continued insistence on the idea of a truce" on "divisive, culture war controversies" like abortion rights. Daniels has been under fire from conservatives for putting forth the idea that quelling cultural debates "might be required" for the GOP "to deal with 'survival issues' such as terrorism and debt," Gerson notes, adding that Daniels' approach shows the "paradox" of his political nature...
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