The same poll shows Obama trailing by 16 points here. Indiana hasn’t been as affected by demographic and sociological change as other midwest states, but it’s still been affected.
Also, I’d like to point out that the state is posting a budget surplus. I know a lot of conservatives aren’t thrilled at the idea of Mitch Daniels being VP, but he’s been a very successful and conservative Governor (no tax rate raises and right-to-work).
Daniels just accepted the presidency of Perdue University...I don’t think he’d do that if he was in the mix for VP.