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1. #1
   On March 14th, 2008 at 12:23 pm, Marshall Russ said:

   We may want to see him run untainted by the McCain presidency. As an ineffectual VP his career would be over.

2. #2
   On March 14th, 2008 at 12:23 pm, tre said:

   He seems good now, but I’ll reserve judgement.
   John McCain was a great Republican Senator at one time, then he started becoming liberal. George Bush was a great Texas Governor, but a so-so Republican President.
   So, I’ll see how Bobby Jindal is in a few years.

3. #3
   On March 14th, 2008 at 12:29 pm, tomk59 said:

   A technical question. Jindal is not old enough by law to be president. Could he be VP- a heart beat away- while not old enough?

4. #4
   On March 14th, 2008 at 12:30 pm, englishqueen01 said:

   Bobby Jindal as VP would be great.

   Bobby Jindal as PRESIDENT would be even better. He’d have my vote.

   In fact, I’d work on his campaign. No joke.

   Here’s hoping.

5. #5
   On March 14th, 2008 at 12:37 pm, MrVIBEMAN said:

   I’d love to see him run against Obama. A brown man running against a brown man. Obama wouldn’t know what to do. Here’s his voting record. I noticed he hasn’t made very many votes in since Aug. ‘07. I’m curious what that’s about.

   Here’s some Bobby info.

6. #6
   On March 14th, 2008 at 12:38 pm, dan708 said:

   Jindal is off to a great start; hopefully he never becomes a REAL Louisiana politician.

7. #7
   On March 14th, 2008 at 12:39 pm, uhangtight said:

   let him get the executive experience under his belt.. he will be ready after he spends his time as Governor of Louisiana. He is the face of the future GOP, yes. Right now we are using still running the Grumpy Old Men Base. Sure would like to see Mitt on the ticket, but alas.. I am expecting Joe Lieberman.

8. #8
   On March 14th, 2008 at 12:41 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

   You need to be 35 to be president — he was born in 1971. He’s already there…

9. #9
   On March 14th, 2008 at 12:43 pm, JammieWearingFool said:

   While I certainly would like Governor Jindal to run in the future, I believe it’s too early to ascend to higher office considering he just became Governor of Louisiana.

   I have faith he’ll do a great job cleaning up the mess in that state and he’ll be an even greater candidate with a more impressive resume come 2012 or 2016, at which time he’ll only be 45 years old.

10. #10
    On March 14th, 2008 at 12:44 pm, southsideironworks said:

    Jindahl is well touted, thats for sure. I havent followed him closely, so I cant form my own opinion.

    Whenever I think VP choice, I think of Colin Powell.

11. #11
    On March 14th, 2008 at 12:46 pm, Marshall Russ said:

    Obama is toast. We don’t need to waste Bobby Jindal on a run against BOH. In four years or eight he would have a good conservative track record.

12. #12
    On March 14th, 2008 at 12:49 pm, bit_boy said:

    Are we talking GOP Messiah here aka Piyush Jindal (was it Mr. Clean Spitzer).

13. #13
    On March 14th, 2008 at 12:53 pm, spidgy said:

    Finally, a Gen X GOP leader!

14. #14
    On March 14th, 2008 at 12:54 pm, Boomer said:

    I think he will be a good choice as a nominee in 2012. I would hate to see him tarnished by running as the VP candidate with Senator McNasty. Although a good conservative running mate would be a step in the right direction if Senator McNasty is serious about courting conservatives in the coming election.

15. #15
    On March 14th, 2008 at 12:56 pm, tarpon said:

    He has more experience than the current crop of Democrats. I would vote for him in 2012.

    McCain wants a RINO though, so not going to happen.

16. #16
    On March 14th, 2008 at 1:05 pm, June said:

    I feel McCain will choose Lindsey Graham. Keep Jindal for a better day!

17. #17
    On March 14th, 2008 at 1:10 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    Agree, too early but definitely future potential, considering what we have too deal with this year. A media-invented candidate.

    I’m still asking myself, McCan’t was the best we could do? He was the only one in this entire country to represent the Republican party?

    I’m still disgusted…

18. #18
    On March 14th, 2008 at 1:16 pm, PalmettoLaw said:

    Jindal is already far more qualified than Obama or Clinton, and he is a decade younger than Barack. Jindal has impressive credentials on all the issues that the dems want to harp on (healthcare, education, etc.) and I’ll take an electrifying candidate whose only potential drawback is his youthfulness. Especially if the alternative is some Republican dinosaur or RINO (Senator Shamnesty).

19. #19
    On March 14th, 2008 at 1:23 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    On March 14th, 2008 at 12:39 pm, uhangtight said:
    let him get the executive experience under his belt..

    Naw, let’s get him before he becomes tainted!

20. #20
    On March 14th, 2008 at 1:42 pm, ACHefty said:

    Colin Powell is even more liberal than McCain. Any time during the Clinton presidency that Slick Willie wanted to introduce some new government nanny scheme, Powell was there to help tout it as good for the children.

    I will follow the diplomat Powell and the general Powell, but I cannot vote for the politician Powell.

    McCain needs to go conservative. My suggestion is Sarah Palin of Alaska.

21. #21
    On March 14th, 2008 at 1:43 pm, ACHefty said:

    As for Jindal, I agree with MM. Wait for 2012. Patience.

22. #22
    On March 14th, 2008 at 1:56 pm, PalmettoLaw said:

    Jindal’s time as governor is not his only executive experience. He was secretary of education in La. and headed the La. university system. These experiences again dwarf anything Obama or Clinton can point to. In fact, Jindal may have more executive experience than McCain, depending on how you score McCain’s military service.

23. #23
    On March 14th, 2008 at 1:56 pm, zorro said:

    Great idea Michelle. Gov. Jindal should refuse the VP slot if offered by the worthless RINO McCain. I would hope the republicans would ask the conservative governor to deliver the keynote speech at the convention. That would serve to get the ball rolling. I would love to hear Michael Steele speak again as well.

    Yes, yes, yes! Bobby for President 2012!

24. #24
    On March 14th, 2008 at 1:56 pm, Canadian Mike said:

    How about Jindal and Michael Steele. It would be fun to watch the democrat’s heads explode.

25. #25
    On March 14th, 2008 at 2:00 pm, ackrite55 said:

    wwhat would be considered a successful bid as governor?

26. #26
    On March 14th, 2008 at 2:01 pm, William Amos said:

    I think Lousianna needs him more than the country. Let him help the people down there.

27. #27
    On March 14th, 2008 at 2:01 pm, letget said:

    It would be really refreshing for Jindal to stand by his convictions and to be only a handful of Republican’s who keep their country first, not their wallets. It is a rare critter in politics these days.
    L

28. #28
    On March 14th, 2008 at 2:05 pm, rightisright said:

    BlameAmericaLast said:
    I’m still asking myself, McCan’t was the best we could do? He was the only one in this entire country to represent the Republican party?

    Conservatives nor Republicans choose McShame…it was once again the flawed and fraudulent political process…open party voting, cross over voting, the biased MSM. and the corrupt, inept RNC.

29. #29
    On March 14th, 2008 at 2:07 pm, rightisright said:

    oppps…I agree with MM…let him learn and mature a little more and he’ll be ready in ‘12 for sure.
    MM you always have my gratitude for all you do in keeping us informed.

30. #30
    On March 14th, 2008 at 2:12 pm, Brian72 said:

    Louisiana needs him right now. He ran for that office on a platform of breaking the cycle of corruption in that state and really moving forward with reforms that are sorely needed down there. If he jumped to the national ticket without fulfilling his promise to the people that voted him in, it would not sit well.

    A few of months ago, Jindal was the subject of the big interview in the Limbaugh Letter. It’s not online, but I have the print copy.

    Here it is, from December ‘07. Some quotes:

    Jindal:
    “we were very clear where we stood on the issues. We said we’re not riasing taxes. I said I’m pro-life. And that’s the second message of this election. The reason Republicans did poorly in 2006 is not becuase the country became less conservative. The Republican candidates and Party became less conservative.”

    Rush:
    Amen.

    Jindal:
    You can’t win an election by being a weaker version of your opponent. You can’t try to have power just for the sake of holding power. The Republican Party can’t be in the business of defending corrupt public officials, can’t be in the business of defending wasteful earmark spending. When we go back to our principled roots, when we go back to being the Party of Ronald Reagan, the Party of lower taxes, the Party of principled defense of life, the Party of a strong defense, voters will reward that. They are looking for authenticity. Rush, I can’t tell you how many voters told me, “Bobby, I may not agree with you on 100 percent of the issues, but I respect you for being honest with us, telling us where you stand.” Voters are tired of poll-tested messages. They want authenticity. When the Republican Party gets back to it’s principles, to it’s conservative roots, we’ll do quite well with the voters.”

    Highlighted quotes:

    Voters are craving leadership, authenticity, principled conservatism, ethical standards. -Bobby Jindal

    The same people who rightfully criticized FEMA and the slow government response want the same government to run our health care. Don’t they see the irony? -Bobby Jindal
    

    Those who defend the status quo can go quietly, or go loudly, but they’ve got to go. -Bobby Jindal

    The interview closed this way, after a compliment to Rush from Jindal:

    Rush:
    I appreciate that. You will be the youngest Governor in the nation, 36 years old. I know that your humility probably doesn’t extend to remarking whether or not your election is a bellwether, but those of us who observe and comment are certainly going to try and make it such, because you have just re-established the Reagan model for people to follow, if they’ll just have the courage to do it, and I (clapping) applaud you.

    This, my friends, is the Audacity of Conservative Hope.

    Romney/Jindal 2012?

31. #31
    On March 14th, 2008 at 2:14 pm, rpg1616 said:

    Jindal and Steele sound great to me too. Right now though Jindal is simply too young to be taken seriously, and 2012 may not be in play because the more I hear about Obama the more I start to believe that he simply cannot win the general election.

32. #32
    On March 14th, 2008 at 2:23 pm, meatpieandtatters said:

    I think Bobby needs a bit more vetting. Conservative credentials are only valid through long-term correlation between words and actions.

    There’s already enough RINOs roaming around…

33. #33
    On March 14th, 2008 at 2:24 pm, meatpieandtatters said:

    Presently, most politicos are well-versed at rhetoric and posturing rather than good governance based on constitutional principles.

    Today’s politico=self-serving wind bag

    :-0

34. #34
    On March 14th, 2008 at 2:32 pm, Ron Rockstar said:

    Jindal is a fine man. I do not expect McCain to make that his pick though. McCain does not want to be upstaged. He is in a bit of a pickle with his base over immigration so I am predicting that he will pick a conservative with some anti-illegal immigration bona-fides to pull in the conservative vote. With the VP being a figurehead position, it would not matter to McCain that his VP is anti-illegal immigration.
    June #16 says Lindsay Graham. I think conservatives stay home if he picks Lindsay Graham.
    uhangtight #7 says Lieberman. Very possible as conservatives do admire those who don’t spit on our military.
    soldierironworks #10 says Colin Powell. I think someone needs their mouth washed out with soap.
    Hopefully it will be none of these. I liked Duncan Hunter until he through his weight behind Huck. I still believe he could balance McCain out a little.

35. #35
    On March 14th, 2008 at 2:43 pm, INC said:

    I want to see him running at the top of the ticket in 2012.

    I agree. I’ve been reading about Jindal for a while and I’m ready to volunteer for him as soon as the word is go.

    He loves his state and I expect he’ll be there cleaning up Louisiana the next four years. If he’s successful there, he will be ready to roll in 2012.

36. #36
    On March 14th, 2008 at 2:52 pm, NBF said:

    I’m all for Jindal in 2012. But PLEASE keep the Rudy McRomney types far, far away. These liberals are poison. You’d think we’d learn that lesson already. Sheesh!

37. #37
    On March 14th, 2008 at 4:35 pm, vsatt said:

    I agree that Jindal needs to stay in LA. If he left so suddenly after making such grand promises to turn the state around, it would hurt his credibility. He would quickly gain a reputation as just another opportunistic politician who can’t be trusted to keep his word and only looks out for himself.

38. #38
    On March 14th, 2008 at 5:10 pm, Ordinary Coloradan said:

    “The reason Republicans did poorly in 2006 is not becuase the country became less conservative. The Republican candidates and Party became less conservative.”

    I have never heard it put so succinctly and accurately.

    Mr Jindal is too GOOD for the current GOP. Stay in LA Bobby. Stay safe and bide your time.

    He should come out in a year to lead the national housecleaning that needs to be done on the now bloodless, corrupt, powermongering porkbarrel, non-confrontational, non-conservative GOP “leadership” that doenst even find candidates to contest for senate in RED states. They are more interested in saving thier asses and maintaining thier pwoer than in conservative ideals that won them a majority in 94.

    Clean House GOP.

39. #39
    On March 14th, 2008 at 5:14 pm, twoninerkilo said:

    Give him a few years. Time will tell if he really is what people think he is, as long as he keeps the McCrazy stink off himself he’ll be alright.

40. #40
    On March 14th, 2008 at 5:22 pm, Rorschach said:

    Stupid question, was Jindal born in the US? I know his family are immigrants, but I don’t know if he is a native citizen or not. That issue aside, Jindal is off to a good start in La. God only knows he could only be an improvement over what has been there for ages, but I would like him to have a bit of seasoning before I would be willing to trust him with the presidency.

41. #41
    On March 14th, 2008 at 6:11 pm, Duke of Pronia said:

    First off, as a former news producer in Louisiana, I had the opportunity to interview Jindal one night. He had one guy with him, there were no off limits questions and he sat there for, I believe, 30-45 minutes. He didn’t act like he had somewhere to go or try and evade any questions and believe me … I asked him everything I could think of. I was trying to feel him out and I liked what I saw and heard. I voted for Bobby when he ran against the “Queen Bee,” Kathleen Blanco and I voted for him in this election. He is for real. I have been following his agenda and actions since he took office and surprisingly? He’s done exactly what he said he would. I would love to see him moving into the White House, but I’m sorry America, Louisiana needs him more than you do. I will proudly vote for him when the time comes to make the next move, but that is not until 2012 or 2016. Truthfully? I know he would refuse if asked to serve as VP. If he didn’t? I would be extremely disappointed and disallusioned.

    Thanks Bobby, for daring to take on the cesspool that is Louisiana politics. God bless you and godspeed.

    Signed,
    A Proud Coonass

42. #42
    On March 14th, 2008 at 10:33 pm, beenthere said:

    I like Mr. Jindal, I really, really do. And the prospect of him as an anti-Obama I find particularly exciting. But one has to be cautious about this. It is much too early to rush him into a presidential run. 2012 - maybe. 2016 is much more likely. He has to demonstrate his grasp of real politick. Any Republican who goes to Washington as President has to be prepared to fight, and fight mercilessly, a war on several fronts. This George was never able to do, and there is grave doubt he even wanted to.

    Part of G.W.B.’s problem was that he never got out of the Texas State House. He kept wishing he would be able to win the Democrats over, but the Democrats at the national level are a whole different beast than the dems at the state level. That he never figured this out (it’s not that hard to do) is one of the reasons his administration failed so miserably. But figuring it out is one thing. Playing the game and winning is quite another.

    Good Luck, Bobby.

43. #43
    On March 15th, 2008 at 9:49 am, Dimsdale said:

    Bobby Jindal is EVERYTHING, and more, that Obama purports to be.

    He needs to stay in LA though, both as a grooming and maturing step. Handling LA Dems shouldn’t be too far off handling toads like Dean and his ilk at the national level. Jindal has been worked over by the Blanco machine, so that experience will come in handy.

    Letting him give a major convention speech is a superb idea, as it will expose him to the rest of the country and give them a chance to discover him. He needs to have an exemplary record in LA, particularly with the Katrina cleanup to solidify his bona fides.

    I have been following Jindal for many years, and he would be a perfect presidential candidate. Dems will howl “he’s a me too candidate” but in actuality, he is a “me better” (pardon the grammar) candidate. The Dems have nothing to match him. Obama is a flawed as can be, and nothing but a bloviating empty suit.

    You can be sure that he is a genuine conservative when liberal Indian publications slam or diminish him when possible.

    To wit (a long but revealing diatribe http://www.littleindia.com/october2003/Till%20Ethnicity%20Do%20us%20Part.htm):
    Little India is a liberal publication distributed for free (isn’t it funny how people will not pay for fishwrap?) on streetcorners. Its editor, one Achal Mehta, is a NY liberal of the first order, and refuses to answer or publish any of my written commentaries on his screed. Surprise.

    “My disregard for his candidacy is not over his own personal integrity, his talents or his accomplishments. I am dismayed by his political loyalties.”

    Huh?

    Bobby Jindal seems to be a decent man. Whatever his personal achievements, he is going to conform to the discipline of the GOP and he is going to be used as a false symbol of the GOP’s “inclusiveness.” Let us not promote someone who stands with those who want to make mayhem in our world, just because they share an ethnicity with us. That is the crudest, most vulgar form of politics.

    It is long but worth a read. It is a collection of patently and steriotypically weak Democrat arguments against Jindal, but part of the early and continuing campaign to dismiss him.

    It just makes him stronger in my opinion!

44. #44
    On March 15th, 2008 at 9:50 am, Dimsdale said:

    Yeah, I know. I misspelled stereotypically.

45. #45
    On March 16th, 2008 at 8:57 am, steveegg said:

    For those that want Jindal as the VP candidate, I have to ask the following question:

    When was the last time the failed VP candidate a major party’s nominee later on (excepting Walter Mondale; he was also a successful VP candidate)?

46. #46
    On March 16th, 2008 at 7:42 pm, general company said:

    Love the enthusiasm for Bobby, but please let him concentrate on our state for a little while.

47. #47
    On March 17th, 2008 at 9:13 am, mycroft69 said:

    I agree with general company. As a rising star in the conservative field, let him develop his stance as a movement leader. Don’t make him a subservient GOP member who will end up a back-bencher.