Gov. Daniels works to maintain national profile

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mitch Daniels may have opted against running for president, but he is still maintaining a strong presence on the national stage.

Daniels gave at least seven interviews on national television last month. One focused on the state fair stage collapse, while the other six focused on his running of the state, the national economy, his forthcoming book and the 2012 presidential candidates.

Friend and confidant Mark Lubbers says Daniels is in demand because of his extensive experience on fiscal issues in Washington and Indiana.

But the Brookings Institution’s Darrell West says Daniels’ persistence on the national stage is a perfect strategy for someone seeking the vice presidential nomination.