Mitch Daniels hurt, gets 16 stitches to forehead

By: Brian Montopoli
Topics: Campaign 2012

Gov Mitch Daniels, R-Ind.

(Credit: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Indiana Republican governor Mitch Daniels was hit in the forehead by a swinging door after concluding a workout Friday afternoon, prompting an injury that required 16 stitches.

"Governor Mitch Daniels received 16 stitches to his forehead Friday afternoon after an accident at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport in Indianapolis," the governor's office said in a statement to CBS News. "As he concluded a workout at about 1:30 p.m., he was standing near a door. The door suddenly swung open and struck the governor in the forehead."

"The governor's security detail transported him to Methodist Hospital. He was treated and released and is recovering at home," the statement continued.

Daniels has vowed to decide soon on making a presidential run. The former White House budget director is being pursued by Republicans disenchanted with their party's contenders to take on President Obama.

Brian Montopoli
Brian Montopoli is the senior political reporter at CBSNews.com.
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by Bojax39 May 23, 2011 1:13 PM EDT: Wow! Another non-news story. I guess working out doesn't speed your reflexes or force you to watch where the hell you're standing, right Gov?; Reply to this comment


by mecury69 May 23, 2011 1:07 PM EDT: Um, I clicked on the link just to find out WHO Mitch Daniels was.; Reply to this comment

by noloyalisti May 23, 2011 12:49 PM EDT

Maybe there is some justice after all. I don't wish bad on anyone unless they are a Republicon. After all, they are so intent on hurting so many others with their policies to help only the evil filthy rich who own them.

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by Bojax39 May 23, 2011 1:24 PM EDT: Yeah, those clumsy brain-dead Republicans are just about as intent on economic stupidity as those smug, snotty, dead horse beating Democrats, aren't they?


by lucilioness May 22, 2011 10:29 PM EDT: I do not care! And I absolutely love posting this statement.; Reply to this comment


by jimatmadison May 22, 2011 7:03 PM EDT: Of course it hit him in the forehead.

He's the only guy I ever saw whose forehead starts at his waistline.; Reply to this comment


by ladyang May 22, 2011 6:50 PM EDT: At least 1 Republican exercises! Hint, hint - Chris Christie!; Reply to this comment


by user000049586849302948603 May 22, 2011 4:40 PM EDT: Ooch! Gosh! ;-); Reply to this comment


by kr1971 May 21, 2011 9:16 PM EDT: Dam that speech must of sucked!
ouch maybe that door can knock some sense Into You.; Reply to this comment


by Goldenfozz May 21, 2011 8:02 PM EDT: Getting hit in the head is the pits, and I feel sorry for anyone who has had a head injury. I'm on my second surgery for a hematoma and I am lucky to be alive. I don't know much about Mitch Daniels, but I wish him a speedy recovery.; Reply to this comment