[Lakeshark]

I congratulate Governor Daniels on this “gutsy call.” I like his decertifying of public unions on day one even better. And I can buy for a minute that his low key style would score points versus Obama. What bothers me is he is quick to “reach across the aisle” in a sound byte for some totally unknown reason. He does “go McCain” on us from time to time.

I do like that he signed this bill. It's a great triumph.

That being said, he has two strikes and a couple of foul balls that are very troubling to me.

His call for a truce on social issues, and his dissing of Rush, Hannity, Laura Ingraham and Levin seem a bit more than just reaching across the aisle.

This idea of moderating the tone sounds somewhat familiar doesn't it? Where have I heard that before?

The idea you can be a good conservative while dissing the conservative base might be called somewhat dumb, or even a mild form of insanity.

[curiosity]

The idea you can be a good conservative while dissing the conservative base might be called somewhat dumb,

So saying conservatives win the support of people who don't listen to talk radio somehow constitutes "dissing" of the conservative base. Please explain how.