Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal scored a homerun last night during his appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Jindal bantered with Leno for approximately 8 minutes, using the time to tell jokes and the story of how Louisiana is changing for the better.
During the interview, Jindal was composed, funny and confident about his state, saying that Louisiana was open for business. He made a strong pitch for business to come to Louisiana since the state has passed new ethics requirements and now has the toughest financial disclosure laws in the nation for our politicians.
Leno made a few jokes about Louisiana’s corrupt image and meeting a Governor who “had two girls with him." I guess Leno spent some time with former Governor Edwin Edwards. Even Jindal told the old joke about Louisiana being “half under water and half under indictment.”
However, the bulk of the interview was a big commercial for Jindal. The Governor appropriately expressed thanks to all of the volunteers who have visited New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina to assist in the rebuilding of the city. He told the inspiring story about how his parents moved to this country with little or nothing in their pockets.
It was refreshing to see a Louisiana political leader on the national stage that did not embarrass the state. In my view, the interview was a big homerun for Jindal and he improved his chances of being selected by McCain as a running mate.
While Jindal said he enjoyed his job, interestingly, he did not rule out the possibility of accepting a spot on the GOP ticket with John McCain. Obviously, Jindal would take the position if offered and would have a better than 50% chance of becoming the next Vice President since McCain will likely defeat either Obama or Clinton.
If Jindal becomes Vice President, his position would be filled by Democrat Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu, who would serve in the top job until the next election in 2011. This prospect while flattering for Jindal has Louisiana Republicans uncomfortable to say the least.
Jeff Crouere is a native of New Orleans, LA and he is the host of a Louisiana based program, “Ringside Politics,” which airs at 7:30 p.m. Fri. and 10:00 p.m. Sun. on WLAE-TV 32, a PBS station, and 7 till 11 a.m. weekdays on WGSO 990 AM in New Orleans and the Northshore. For more information, visit his web site at www.ringsidepolitics.com. E-mail him at jeff@ringsidepolitics.com.
Uhhhhh yogi,,,, uhh 70%? Judging from the posts below I only see 30% at best approval rating of Bobby Jindal. But then again, perhaps I have inside information too when it comes to making that assesment..... No, you are not smarter than the average bear, in fact, you are quite common, quite common indeed.... Written by Here is my poll based on an immediate observation
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For some reason 'Wolves in sheeps clothing' comes to mind on this one.......... Written by Wundering about the Wizard of Piyush, er,uh,,, OZ
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your commentry echoes sentiments being expressed universally.It was a vrey composed and relaxed performance. Bobby's favorable ratinf of 70% prior to this event is bound to go up. Written by yogi
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Not to worry too much, I have it on sound authority that McCain is looking elsewhere for VP material.... And perhaps you should be looking elsewhere for material as well Jeff, this article smells sort of like wafting crap in the air... Written by Uhhh,,,, Budget time anyone?????
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As usual, if McCain's appoitment is for real, Jindal can't complete a job he was appointed or elected to.
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Gee Jeffy, were the similarities of the lyrics and the 'feel good' propaganda you are trying to push a clash or something??????? Thanks for deleting the MeatLoaf, meat head..... Written by Considering the meat of the matters..
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Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal scored a homerun last night during his appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Jindal bantered with Leno for approximately 8 minutes, using the time to tell jokes and the story of how 
