Will He or Won’t He? Mitch Daniels Planned Parenthood Dilemma

Indiana's governor has a tough choice to make soon. And it's not about whether he'll run for president.

This issue is much closer to home.

This week, the Republican-led Indiana House voted to approve a bill that would cut all funding to Planned Parenthood. The Indiana Senate approved the measure earlier this month. In all, the pregnancy planning agency would lose $3 million and could force the closure of several offices statewide.

Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, a Republican, has said he doesn't want state or federal lawmakers to worry about social issues right now.

He wants them to concentrate on all things dealing with the budget, which he says threatens America's future.

"I haven't gotten involved in those things (social issues). I have said that I think they ought to concentrate on the debt problem," Daniels said. "So, these other things aren't unimportant but I just don't think anything should get in the way of making a very bold move before our whole American dream comes crashing down."

If Daniels signs the bill, state would also lose $4 million in federal family planning grants.

But signing the bill would likely give Daniels more support with conservatives who oppose abortion if he decides to seek GOP nomination for president.