Daniels gets a bum rap and people throw the RINO label around far too quickly. People don't understand that Daniels is often more interested in getting things done than engaging in ideological warfare via speeches, etc.
Still, gotta say, he isn't very charismatic or energizing. It would be awfully nice to have our nominee be a little more of a exciting figure who is really able to communicate an ideologically conservative message that can reach people. Though I certainly applaud this signing and if Daniels wins the nomination I'd certainly vote for him, but I can't say he is high on my list at the moment.
I gotta agree with your analysis. While his low key debating style would shred Obama in a debate, Governor Daniels just isn’t exciting.
Do you think Daniels is a real Conservative and not a RINO in Conservative clothing?
Can't blame people for calling Daniels a RINO, when it's Daniels himself who calls for a truce and refuses to give answers on whether he would take action.
People are simply taking him at his word.
You will note that most freepers who dismiss or denegrate Daniels are aggressively for Palin. They see him as a threat to her “destiny”.