He could have totally put his Vice President aspirations to rest on national television Monday night, but he did not.
Jay Leno on the Tonight Show on Monday came the closest to getting current Governor Bobby Jindal to admit that he would not say “no” to John McCain if asked to be his running mate.While making the standard responses such as “I like the job I’ve got”, “I’ve got the job I want”, Jindal also said when asked a softball question by Leno about the VP possibility, that he would not be presumptuous and said “I am not going to the prom with that pretty girl before she asks you, but I’ve got the job I want.”
Which means that he has not ruled out taking the job of Vice President Nominee, if asked by John McCain.He has not ruled going on the campaign trail once again.
Bobby Jindal had the full opportunity to state on national television that he would not under any circumstance run on the McCain ticket, but, he failed to unequivocally do so.
By not doing so, he has left Louisiana in the position of wondering and speculating even more if our current Governor who has been on the job for slightly over one hundred days really has higher aspirations, sooner than later.
Certainly, Jindal did joke about vice presidents going to foreign funerals and did talk about how he wanted to make a change in Louisiana and he had a clean slate to do so, but, for now, the rumor mill will continue to churn until Governor Jindal ponies up to the bar and says, “No, absolutely not, never will accept the job, even if asked.”
This issue of the Vice-Presidency is important.He was tagged during the campaign as not being able to hold a job for longer than a few years.There are many jobs currently on the line and their positions would change should he be selected and should McCain win.His legislation this session is in the balance.And, a number of us including this author might disagree with him on certain points, but genuinely want him to continue in his current job.
Other than now putting the State on hold while he waits for the possible “ask” from McCain, Jindal made a curious remark that could be considered a bad joke.Leno referred to the other Governor who came to see him who had “two women” and called it “unbelievable”.“Unbelievable in Tinseltown?But that’s another story.Jindal then said the old joke in Louisiana was that Louisiana was “half under water and half under indictment”.
The reference about being half under water was either about Governor Kathleen Blanco or the people in Louisiana.Neither would be funny given that Blanco had to deal with rebuilding a state when the budget was cut from nineteen billion dollars to eighteen billion while having to wait for assistance from a anemic federal government.Plus, so many people did lose their homes and jobs because of water.Whatever the meaning of the joke, it was not funny, even on Leno and especially to those people who have lost so much due to the combination of human error and natural disaster.
Still, Jindal did play the role of a good Ambassador for Louisiana.He said Louisiana now has the toughest ethics law in the nation, talked about the efforts being made by those trying to survive in the state in which he is now Governor, discussed the incredible charitable contributions from people outside Louisiana and asked America to give Louisiana a look, a visit and an investment.
Without doubt, Jindal is smooth and certainly did schmooze Leno who ended the interview by saying he is very impressed and that is why he “wanted him here” when I found out (but then the applause drowned out Leno’s comments).Did Leno say that when he found out that Jindal might be on McCain’s short list, so therefore he wanted Jindal on his show?He did introduce Jindal by claiming the Governor was on the short list of VP nominees.
Yes, Leno likes Jindal and so does Limbaugh which is proof that our current Governor could attract two extremes.Jindal really should stop playing coy about accepting the VP position.Too many people have depended upon him and are sticking out their necks for him, politically.It’s time for him to say “absolutely not” to the VP possibility.The “I’ve got the job I want” line is getting old and very thin.
As for myself, I place Piyush in the same group of politicians as I put Rodney Alexander and Butch Geautreaux in. There are merely 'installment figures'.....Unlike the vast majority of the buzzzzzyyyyyy viewership, I base my position as a result of experience up front and close...... I balance that judgment with understandings of other actions Piyush took when a mere 'Congressman' (You know, the mouthpiece on the hill that is supposed to be lobbying for the good of the people instead of the people being forced to lobby for the good of the mouthpiece, mighty complicated world out there aye Nespah?) It is too long an issue to write about, but an interesting experience comes to mind.... I was up in the D.C. area and had an appointment at a certain address..... The address numbers along the street were a little 'skewed', they would go in sequence, then out of sequence, and then pick up some where else in the middle. Sort of like: 1, 2, 3, 5, 4, 8, 9, 10, 6, 7, 11, 22, etc.,,,,,,, Crazy!!!!! So I stopped at a gas station, told the guy I was having trouble locating the address..... Well, he said: "Go out this driveway, take a left........ At the light, take a left..... Proceed to the next block at the stop sign and take a left....... Then go down one block to the light, make sure you look both ways, and then take a left..... When you get to the stop sign take an immediate left and as you are going down the street 7 or 8 buildings down look to the right........ And there it will be.... I guess he enjoyed watching my eyes as I was taking in the directions... I looked at him, busted up laughing and then looked over my shoulder to the left and across the street, there, partially hidden behind some vines growing on the wall of the brick building was the address I was looking for....... And so, it seems to me that politicians send us around in circles, but the address they occupy has a door. And that is where this story comes to an end, because even though you arrive on the doorstep, they aren't going to answer when you knock, because they are already committed to and busy accommodating the wants of their neighbors the next door over..... Written by ...And so there you go....Round and round.....
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Frustrated. Thanks for your posting. I disagree with your comment about "bashing". Raising legitimate questions is not bashing. Yes, I wanted Bobby Jindal to debate and said so at the time. I also said I thought he would win the debates. I had no idea how he felt about the New Orleans area because he would not speak publically and openly about these issues. He played very defensive politics during the campaign. I also was very critical of the Democratic party when they used the name Piyush when it was clear that Governor Jindal wants to go by the name Bobby. I have disagreed with Governor Jindal when I think it is appropriate on issues and I have praised him on issues. The current Governor had been critical of Governor Blanco. Was he bashing or raising issues that were important from his perspective? I am just being honest about my feelings. You might believe they are wrong or right (or not care one way or another). As a political centrist, I will agree and disagree with the Governor on issues but will allow other voices to be heard who disagree with me as long as they do not violate the rules of the website. I also as I have written today would prefer he put an end to the speculation about his Vice Presidency options since I think he is being and will be a very effective Governor and will do more for Louisiana as Governor than he would do as Vice President, if given the chance by McCain. Written by Stephen Sabludowsky, Publisher of Bayoubuzz.com
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Steve,prior to election you were bashing Bobby. Now you want him to stay. What is the deal? when was the last time that any one from Louisiana had so much national exposure? CHILL Written by Frustated
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Come on guy, dear, at least you admit that we do have some common sense. Thank you dear. Written by RhettsWife
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The best thing that could ever happen to Louisiana would be to place someone in the White House, albeit as merely Vice President. Since Lincoln's War Louisiana has never had a President. [It is arguable whether Pres. Zachary Taylor was from Louisiana in Antebellum days.] With the Presidency goes all the $$$ money and pork that only the Feds can provide, because the Feds print and control the money! If you don't beleive me, look at that dollar bill (technically federally made legal tender called a "Federal Reserve Note"). McCain/Jindal '08, this Democrat will certainly jump on that favorite son bandwagon, because of all the goodies that it represents for our State, Louisiana. We can find another Governor, we may not have another chance at the Federal Executive Branch. Vive la Louisianne! Written by R. E. Lee
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I am a racist.... AND I AM PROUD TO BE A RACIST!!!!!!!!! I hate fleas, I hate tics, I hate bubonic plague, I hate cats that wear hats, I hate barking dogs that bite, I hate spitting monkeys, I hate lots of things that aren't members of the Human race... Now prejudisms? Yeah, I have a an extreme prejudice against bad cooking, and stupid people.... Oh well, time to read more Bayou Buzz posts and eat my boiled grass soup because that is all I can afford right now. Written by ...It gives me a case of the drizzling shites
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Good discussion. However, I don't think this statement: "Dems always assume that if you're rich, you stole it" is a fair characterization of my position. I don't blame the rich for being born rich any more than I blame the poor for being born poor. Here's the problem - I think that too many conservatives believe that having money proves you've earned it - and that's simply not always the case - in fact, it's more often than not the case that people with lots of money were born with lots of money - Bill Gates, George Bush, Donald Trump, Paris Hilton, Mitt Romney, all come to mind. The other problem I have with Kerry's arguments is this notion that we should "only" give money to poor people temporarily. The problem with that argument is that we do not pay a living wage in this country! Call me a Pollyanna, but I believe that you should be able to work 40 hours a week in this country and be able to live with a modicum of (modest) comfort. You try to do that on $12,168 a year (or even the $13,624 it goes up to after July). Finally, I am absolutely convinced that the reason we are less prone to accept socialist programs than are Western Europeans is because of the perception in this country that such programs will disproportionately help Black people. That's why I included that argument, "C'mon". This is an extremely racist country, y'all. Just read the BuzzBack often enough and you'll see it! TW Written by Tee Dub
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Thanks for setting it straight, kpf. You said it perfectly. Mr. Virtue, you still don't get it. Calling someone's reaction absurd doesn't mean they are an idiot. I'm sure we've both had absurd reactions. I know I have, but that's emotion. Calling someone buffoon and a screwball is very different. If you don't get that, I can't help you. And yes, Blanco faced the worst disaster in modern history. But I think if you lined up 100 random LA residents, at least 80 of them would say that Jindal would have done a better job, not to mention having the advantage of being in the same political party as the president so all that BS could have been avoided. We'll never know, but I think an honest assessment of the two people would net such conclusions. Written by C'mon guys...
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Thanks for setting it straight, kpf. You said it perfectly. Mr. Virtue, you still don't get it. Calling someone's reaction absurd doesn't mean they are an idiot. I'm sure we've both had absurd reactions. I know I have, but that's emotion. Calling someone buffoon and a screwball is very different. If you don't get that, I can't help you. And yes, Blanco faced the worst disaster in modern history. But I think if you lined up 100 random LA residents, at least 80 of them would say that Jindal would have done a better job, not to mention having the advantage of being in the same political party as the president so all that BS could have been avoided. We'll never know, but I think an honest assessment of the two people would net such conclusions. Written by C'mon guys...
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C'Mon Guys. Look, you started this with "Stephen, your reaction to the Leno spot is absurd." Talk about calling names. And thanks for all you psychoanalysis. In my opinion what Stephen did was say, Bobby Jindal, just be honest with us, not a politician. Doesn't honesty and ethics go hand-in-hand? If he doesn't want the job, Stephen said Jindal should say so. I think Jindal is playing games with us. You call it politics. I call it being dishonest. At least Stephen was willing to stand up and point out that the Emperor was wearing a different set of clothes than what he was professing. He was also willing to stand up and say he wanted Jindal as Governor. And you call that biased? Perhaps I am missing something. Let me go one step further. I also want him as Governor, but only if he is able to be honest with us and not engage in politics which he has claimed he would not do. He said he was different from the rest of the politicians who came before him. From my perspective, he is just better at playing their game. Last, for those who are comparing Jindal to Blanco, let's remember that she steered at the time of its greatest needs in its history. Jindal was never faced with such a calamity. Instead, he can deal with legislation such as driving a car using a cell phone or second hand smoke in a car or helmets and motorcycles. The gravity of the risks, the major changes that were made during the Blanco's administration totally dwarf that of anything Jindal has had to deal with as Governor. Written by Virtue
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Then again TW… perhaps there might be less disreputable reasons for not voting the Democratic ticket: "You can choose to support the GOP because you like keeping the wealth concentrated in the hands of the privileged few" - or I could support the GOP because those who earn a good living or those who risk their capital to establish a business (providing the goods the people want and jobs as well) shouldn't have to be bled dry financially due to politicians who will take away these profits and wages to buy votes. "If you're convinced the Democrats give "your" tax money away free to Black people" - 1) providing money to poor people should be temporary, the Democratic Party WANTS these people to remain poor - that way they will always have their support through their dependency - I fail to see anything "noble" about this, BTW in fact it is a modern form of SLAVERY. 2) "‘Your’ tax dollars" - YES "our" tax dollars - we who pay taxes DO consider this to be "our" tax dollars - if not whose tax dollars is it? Those who would distribute it for their political gain? "Or because you like to interpret the Bible literally" - there are atheist conservatives, or for that matter Christian Democrats. "Or because the "Gay Pride" parade makes you uncomfortable" - I love gay people, ESPECIALLY if they provide their own welfare. "A cloud of smoke you're using to disguise your real agenda" - oh, similar to the Democratic Party's alleged concern over the poor which is actually a disguise to gain power based on keeping these people dependant on government. Do I sometimes vote Democratic - yes. However I'm not so sure the Republicans are all "bad" and the Democrats all "good" - in fact I am quite certain of this. Written by kpf
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Hats off to you Nat. You're obviously overqualified for this blog because you seem to know something factual, rather than just idealistic. Your description of Obama's job experience really captures the absurdity that he is the crown prince of the Democratic party. He's an immensely likeable guy. But so was Kathleen Blanco. Look what a disaster that was. Don't be offended, Dems, I still "like" her. She's a great wonman. She was just in a job she couldn't handle. And she was led by handlers who were the same political hacks that have kept us where we are since Huey Long. Written by C'mon guys....
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This blog could be a study of two things. How different people can perceive things so differently and how quickly people can castigate the guys they disagree with or blame for their woes (that's where prejudice is born.) Mr. Virtue (is that your hope or your narcissistic self-image?) goes on a vicious attack, because only he knows virtue in any given situation. Because I disagree with him, I'm a buffoon and a screwball. Gee, that's constructive debate. I'll give him credit for not using expletives. Look, if you can't see the bias in his statement about being able to "hold a job", then you're not being totally honest. That was a clear insult. Also, I'm not claiming anything righteous about Jindal, although you're "gold standard" would be for him to deny any possibility that he would take the VP nomination. He has certainly become a politician - nobody denies that. He's just a whole lot better than most of the other ones. As for your gold standard, I think he's just being honest. Either he doesn't know if he would accept the nomination (unlikely) or he's honest enough not to say he wouldn't if he knows he would. And Katherine, do you honestly think that either LBJ or Blanco had a prayer to be reelected? I can think of no politician who ever opted out of running for reelection if they had a chance of winning. That's either pretty naive or just ill-informed. And Rhett's wife, I don't see where he has left his job to do one Leno show ("GET YOUR BUTT BACK TO WORK"?) C'mon, he's done more in the first 100 days then Blanco did in her whole term. I find it interesting how Rhett's wife and Virtue both have that stereotypical elitist view like they alone possess good sense and the rest of us are trying woefully to catch up. BB and Jacob make the best points, I think. What BB did, is not question whether it is right or wrong to consider the VP job, but just ask the question, who wouldn't consider it if they had a chance to hold the second highest office in the country? C'mon, the guy is human, much less a politician. Lighten up righteous zealots! And Jacob is right to point out that Jindal has made it his mission to overcome the disaster that was Blanco and the ongoing disaster that is the LA legislature. I give Tee Dub credit for saying that the LA Demos aren't the only corrupt politicians in the state. In fact, the national Repubs proved that during Bush's terms. But he takes an obvious liberal turn when he tries to frame the divide between Dems and Repubs as keeping wealth concentrated in the hands of a few or giving it to blacks. Conservatives (as opposed to Republicans) only want to let the people who make the money keep more of it to dispose as they wish rather than giving it to the corrupt Dems AND Repubs in our congress and legislature. Dems always assume that if you're rich, you stole it. If that's the case, then George Soros and Oprah are both crooks (which I don't believe or assume.) And why single out blacks as the recipient of wealth redistribution? Why even mention race? Should we assume that Repubs are racist because they don't like welfare programs that have sent generations of blacks into a cultural trench it'll take generations to climb out of? Hardly. Lastly, Virtue, I wouldn't categorize you as a screwball. I'd just say you're mean. In all likelihood, you're probably not that mean, just passionate like the rest of us. But it's that kind of vitriol that keeps us from solving anything. We just disagree. I just wish people would spend less energy cynically bashing everybody and everything and more time becoming better informed and looking for ways to improve things. Written by C'mon guys....
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Failed to "sign" my name on the below response. Written by nat
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Everyone is so humorous and so serious about something that is not going to even present itself as a choice, for so many political reasons. Jindal isn't going anywhere. Why? Because he cannot deliver a FLorida or an Ohio or another substantial state to the voting booth on election day. Besides, based on today's NEW standards of existing candidates, he is overqualified for the VP position. I mean,Obama is the apparent nominee of the opposition for PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.. Jindal has run a state's medicare program, entire state university system overseeing 12,000 immediate employees, and was second in command, nationally, in a major capacity for a U.S. administration, and a congressman. Let's see. Obama headed up a law review, worked the streets of a city as an organizer, was a STATE legistator, and started running for president after being a U.S. Senator for a little over one year. Wow, and he is qualified to run this country according to one of the two major parties. Hence, Jindal is so overqualified to be VP by current standards. That's not what America wants. It violates the never ending dumbing down of this country that we witness everywhere from our schools to our television shows to just about everything. Jindal isn't going anywhere except in public appearances where for once in our lives people see a more positive image of our state by his public presentation. Written by
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I am sick to death of folks who accuse one party or the other of corruption - yes, there are plenty of corrupt Democrats, but the Louisiana GOP is a den of thieves and liars, too. Just off the top of my head I think of Eddie Price of Toys-for-Tots gun-safe fame, and scandal-magnet Woody Jenkins, who if the mindless idiots prevail, will actually be sent to Congress. So here's the thing - you can choose to support the GOP because you like keeping the wealth concentrated in the hands of the privileged few, or if you're convinced the Democrats give "your" tax money away free to Black people, or because you like to interpret the Bible literally, or because the "Gay Pride" parade makes you uncomfortable, but please, for the love of all that is holy, don't claim that you're a GOP supporter because the LA Democratic Party is corrupt. That's a hollow critique and a cloud of smoke you're using to disguise your real agenda. TW Written by Tee Dub
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Well; we finally have a Governor who is a hot property in national politics and what do we hear at home? Complaints from people who did not vote for him anyway and are left with nothing to show for their support of both the unmitigated disaster that was Kathleen Blanco and the criminal organization that still is the Louisiana Democratic Party. Jindal is not going to be the Vice Presidential nominee of the Republican Party, but it is good politics to kick his name around. A far more likely choice for McCain's running mate is Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty; see http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2008/03/29/news/local/152173.txt for a recent report. Written by Jacob Sulzbach
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Ahhh yes, ‘for whom the bells toll’……….. It is not a 50 - 60 - 70% approval rating lil bobby enjoys, it is actually around a 20 +% approval rating for Jindal (but then again, I think that is around the percentage of the population that actually voted for him), those seem to be the facts. Toughest ethics laws??? Hmmmmm,,,, interesting topic. Ethics, uhhhhh are those sort of akin to morals? Uhhhhh………..Go to www.instituteforlegalreform.com. This website deals with lawsuit abuses, and ranks the states that 'basically don't care if folks stand a good chance of losing everything they own because someone feels like taking it from them in a court of jaded law'. Louisiana? Well, it is #49 on the list. (That means next to last, or the bottom of the barrel, or 2 miles to the gallon fuel efficiency rating, duhhhhhhhh). …………….Recognizing and identifying issues that need to be reformed should logically come before any attempt at categorically and sub sequentially attempting to reform is conducted. In other words, what are the objectives to be accomplished as the result of mission implementations???? And specifically where governmental oversight could, would, or should be concerned or construed, how do they/will they affect the citizenry at large in a positive fashion that embraces the basis of the perpetuation of the American Dream as commonly desired by masses at large????????????????? Lawsuits are yet another abstract of ‘law’ and of ‘law and order’. And law and order are among the issues that define a society as a whole. And the abilities of one group to wrest lucre, goods, or services from another is something that is in constant need of attention, and consideration lest disillusion should arise……….Piyush seems to want to stand on a platform of ‘Government and ethics reform’…..Well let me see….Government reform as far as this administration seemingly is “concerned” is only about making sure government politicians don’t get free lunches valued over $50.00 at any one sitting………. It would seem ‘Image’ and spin is the moniker instead of realizing that Government employees, state business, contracts and everything else where any resemblance to accountability are to be concerned go pretty well untouched. Bravo to you Rhetts Wife, you have written some fairly astute (but unfortunately blatantly obvious and for the most part commonly ignored) observations on you last post. Well done dear, there still may be hope for you, Stevo, and the rest of us. So I suppose I would suggest to Governor Piyush ‘Bobby Brady’ Jindal put away the 'cute Gunga-Din good guy' routine and get in the mud with the rest of us as we slog through the problems we are faced with here in Louisiana….. Those funds ARE drying up…… Written by How about some insurance reform policies too?
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That Jindal would run for Vice President shouldn't surprise anyone. Just look at his job history. He never stays in one position for very long. Each position was a stepping stone to the next. He spent four years in Congress essentially campaigning for Governor. He was rated one of the least effective members of Congress. He has presidential ambitions so he will not turn down the Vice Presidential nomination if McCain offers it and there is a realistic chance that McCain will to satisfy the rightwing base of the GOP. If he doesn't get the nomination, there is a good chance he will run for Vitter's Senate seat in 2010. Written by David Quidd
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I agree with the columnist. He was far from being biased. He said, "Still, Jindal did play the role of a good Ambassador for Louisiana. He said Louisiana now has the toughest ethics law in the nation, talked about the efforts being made by those trying to survive in the state in which he is now Governor, discussed the incredible charitable contributions from people outside Louisiana and asked America to give Louisiana a look, a visit and an investment." He also wrote, "And, a number of us including this author might disagree with him on certain points, but genuinely want him to continue in his current job."
I feel sorry for those Governor Jindal appointees, new board and commission members who could lose their jobs should Governor Jindal be the chosen one for VP. Also, what happened to the gold standard of honesty in government. If the Governor wants to be Vice President, then he should stop saying he doesn't want it. If he doesn't want the job, he should do like LBJ and even Blanco and decline accepting a nomination. Neither one of those people were certain they would have been elected, but they said no, I am not going to run. As far as I am concerned, his legislative agenda is shot until he comes out like a man and speaks definitively. I voted for Governor Jindal, but, he is being a politician, not a leader.
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Ladies and gentlemen, please, dears, stop the nonsense. Stephen is completely correct in his analysis. We fell asleep because it was the same old coy routine coming out of Pi's mouth. We heard the tired old rhetoric in his run for governor, while his office in Washington lack his presence. Truth of the matter, dears, you are facing a typical politician but simply in different clothing, Republican. Pi, dear, stop the routine. The people of this state elected you by a majority of those casting their votes to be governor of our state. Now carry out the bargain you made with those voters when they cast their vote. You did not do so when you ran for governor while residing in Kenner to make sure you were in position when you were elected a U.S. representative. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. NOW GET YOUR BUTT BACK TO WORK HERE IN LOUISIANA AND CARRY OUT THE JOB THAT YOU WERE ELECTED TO. Written by RhettsWife
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What I heard was Jindal saying good things about Bobby Jindal and about Louisiana. Either you want an honest man who tells the truth to be our governor or you don't. Ask the governor's appointees and employees if they are happy that he has now opened the Pandora's box and inadvertedly let out the truth about his own ambitions while their jobs will be on the line. As far as bias, I also agree, how can you be biased when you want Jindal to be Governor? That is what this writer said and what he has written many times in the past. He has been pro-Jindal when he feels it is appropriate and has been honest and brave to disagree with Jindal when he has felt it to be appropriate. That is much more than what you get from the Internet blogs and much of the mainstream media. Written by Leonard
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I never took Jindal's comment referencing Louisiana as "half under water or half under indictment" as a joke. He clearly stated that's what Louisiana was known as before these wonderful efforts to clean up our image. I really think his comments were taken out of context. Governor Jindal did a great job representing our state on national TV last night! He took every opportunity that Jay Leno gave him to promote the state and not himself. I couldn't be more proud. As far as the VP race is concerned: who wouldn't take a hard look at that job! I would also miss him as our governor, but it would speak volumes for our state! Remember, he is not seeking the office, others are seeking Governor Jindal. Shouldn't that tell you something? Written by BB
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Stevo, get some rest, take a vacation, go to the Bahamas, hang out with some girls on the beach, you HAVE NO REALISTIC FOCUS.................. and even less realistic gossip..... Written by .......More Ad lib
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this is proof once and for all--YOU DO NOT LIKE JINDAL....
AN outstanding p.r. move for La. and you find away to whine !!
Was it not good to have good things and positive things said about our state ??!
FOR last 3 years--everthing was neg.
EVERYTIME we had a press conf.before him.... Blanco and Mary L.--ALL WE HEARD WAS WHINING, COMPLAINING AND THE SHIFTING OF ALL BLAME AT THE FEET OF THE FEDS. MARY. L. say she wanted TO PUNCH BUSH in FACE. how foolish Timemag.said Blaco was "dazed and confused" and now you slam Jindal for this good p.r. for state,
you,Steve, are pitiful.
THANK GOD--we have a positive , articulate and brillant Gov. who has people saying good things about La. !!!!!! Written by Ken
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Jindal could have, should have distanced himself from the VP position. Stephen is absolutely right here. Jindal's entire agenda depends upon Jindal. His legislative agenda depends upon Jindal. Government jobs depend upon Jindal. What happened to the "Gold standard" of truth and sincerity? Instead, the Governor is giving us a crackerjack of the same old, same old politician. This bias crap you are espousing is nonsense. Stephen said that Jindal was a good ambassador. Stephen has given credit to Jindal where he felt it was due and has criticized him when he felt Jindal was wrong. Try getting that from the likes of the other publications and columnists. He also lets buffoons like you mouth off and hosts a variety of opinions. If he disliked Jindal so much, then why did he say he wanted him to stay as Governor? If he lacks intelligence at all, it is letting screw balls like you from even having a forum in the first place. Written by Virtue
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Stephen, your reaction to the Leno spot is absurd. I think Jindal was typically verbose and repetitive in his scripted politicalspeak, but I think he did a good job being positive about our state and zinging Leno right back when he called his occupation sleazy (a classic retort.) Clearly you don't like Jindal and you don't seem to have much of a grasp on reality either. "Can't hold a job for more than two years"? C'mon, that's what you say about somebody who gets fired from every job, not someone who people want to promote right away because he is so "impressive" in his performance. If you were Jindal, would you give up a chance to be Governor to remain in the legislature? Would you give up a chance to be the Vice President of the United States if you were called to do so? How much more stroke would LA have nationally if the VP was from here? I would HATE to lose him as a governor when every other option would be like resigning ourselves to permanent mediocrity. But calling on Jindal to unequivocally reject the possibility of being VP would be like you categorically rejecting the chance to get your own show on CNN so you could continue the "important work" of this blog. Get real, Stephen. The question of your bias has been resolved for some time (you are clearly biased), but now I'm starting to question your intelligence. Written by C'mon guys.....
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Bobby Jindal fanned the flames.
