INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mitch Daniels offers a pretty dim view of the politician author in the introduction to his latest book, even though many of his fellow scribes are his colleagues in statehouses across the nation.
Daniels writes in the introduction to "Keeping the Republic" that most politicians write books to defend their records or settle personal scores. His told C-SPAN last month that his will be different.
Instead of allegories and sniping, Daniels offers prescriptions for entitlement spending and other fiscal policies.
Veteran publisher Peter Osnos said the politician's tome has become "almost routine," and with good reason. He said books give politicians a chance to talk directly to a captive audience.
Eleven of the nation's 50 governors have penned books. South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's memoir comes out in January.
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