Inside Politics

Zell’s book

Sen. Zell Miller, Georgia Democrat, has written a soon-to-be-released book that laments the downfall of the Democratic Party, arguing that it no longer represents the perspectives and values of a vast segment of the nation.

In the book, “A National Party No More: The Conscience of a Conservative Democrat,” Mr. Miller examines what he call the growing chasm between the American heartland and the national Democratic Party over such issues as abortion, welfare, gun control, the environment, the arts, education, immigration and national security.

Through an analysis of the campaigns of Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton, Mr. Miller questions whether the Democratic Party can any longer field a serious presidential challenge.

“A National Party No More,” published by Stroud & Hall Publishers, based in Atlanta, will be released in November.

Clearing the way

Republican David McIntosh yesterday ended his campaign to become governor of Indiana as President Bush was set to endorse former White House Budget Director Mitchell E. Daniels Jr.

It was not clear whether Mr. Bush will make the endorsement today during a visit to Indianapolis, the Associated Press reports.

“We feel that would all but preclude us from raising money for the Republican primary,” said Jason Beal, Mr. McIntosh’s campaign manager. “I’m disappointed, but I think we both enthusiastically want to support Mitch.”

Mr. Beal said White House political adviser Karl Rove had told the campaign that Mr. Bush planned to formally endorse Mr. Daniels in the 2004 governor’s race.

Mr. McIntosh, 45, a former congressman who lost his bid for governor in 2000, has been teaching at Ball State University since leaving Congress.

Adamant governor

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