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[...] que por que no se cuente con él (sólo un 36% preferiría no verlo en la carrera presidencial). Jindal sigue negando que vaya a presentarse en 2012, aunque está tomando cada vez más relevancia en los medios y en la política nacional, saliendo [...]

Bobby is intelligent and will have experience by 2012. He has a world view like Obama has. It will be a great match between Obama and Jindal in 2012. I don't think any other Republican has the nerve to Challenge Conservative Right to give up on Abortion, Guns and Stupidity as he will.

It'll be interesting to see how far up the national scale a person of color can go in the extreme, right-wing, religiously fanatical GOP!

Hey "KEN", this has been a "power hungry country" for a very, very long time already. Where have you been?

I have a question. And it's just that, a question. Is Bobby Jindal a Christian??? I just wanted to know since there was such an interest of whether President-elect Obama was or was not Christian, although he's stated that he is time and time again. If you're going to be concerned about it from one side, you've got to be concerned about it from the other side, too, huh??? Again, America, just a question.

I find it laughable when people say Bobby Jindal is the best new face of the Republican party... This would be the party that would label him a terrorist most likely if they knew his real name (Piyush Jindal)... he's a minority in a part not known for minorities. Doubt the rank and file Republicans would accept him (just look at the level of ugliness against Obama towards the end of the campaign) since he would not be considered part of "us." He's more of a "them." Just a token minority figure so that the Republican party can tout their "diversity." He won't get far... if people were worried about how Obama did in the primaries with a larger percentage of white votes, I think that'll be nothing compared to Jindal during the Republican primaries... the ugliness/latent racism will really show.

So much AWKWARD IGNORNACE on the TICKER... sounds like

SCHOOL YARD NAME CALLING.

The Republicans are bordering on insanity! They couldn't win with the white man, now they think because President Obama won and he's only half white, maybe Jindal could win, since he's only half black! LOL

I'm a Democrat and think Chuck's comment about Bobby Jindal's intelligence was insulting.

He said: "Being a Govenor was the ultimate dream.I don't see him going further.This is beyond his limit,his intelligence and character."

Jindal is a Rhodes Scholar. He has a great educational background and he's very well spoken. To say that he is not intelligent enough to be the POTUS makes me question the curiosity of Chuck, who obviously did 0 research to back up his statement. It's called Google. Obviously, Chuck doesn't have enough intelligence to make posts on the internet.

I welcome diversity on either side of the party. But here in IA now??? I didn't know LA had remedied all of their issues.

Ron Paul 2012!!!

Obama is the inspiration to Jindal if he really wants to run for presidency but he must wait another 12 years and ditch Palin! People need time to forget the last eight years Republican carnage!

I'm a republican who voted for Obama and but Jindal is someone I could support for President. The guy is very sharp.

What I find amusing and ironic is Bobby's not white, he's S.E. Asian. He may be perceived as the Republican rising star, but the White-Racist-Wing of the Republican Party (about 80% of the Republican Party) won't let him get anywhere near a presidential candidacy, any more than they let Colin Powell.

Still interesting to watch though.

Jindal is smart. Him against Obama would be a good fight for the white house because either way, americans win. I'll still vote for Obama, but I've heard this guy and I respect him.

The Real Issue is the Republicans are not in touch with mainstream America. Jindal was voted in because of his irratic Democratic predecessor who waited 5 days before she made any decision about Katrina. Whether it's a Republican or Democrat, the American people will not support a so-called leader who cannot make a decision that will benefit mainstream America.....and that's why Jindal is governor for now.

Looking at Jindal's record, he hasn't done much in Louisianna and therefore he will not go anywhere and neither will Palin. I hope that they decide to run against Obama/Biden because when they do, Obama/Biden will win with 400+ electoral votes. Make that a matter of record!!

I'm from La. & I've seen Jindal in action. He's extremely judgemental & has transferred his former religous zeolosness as a Hindu into a Christian zeolatry. The self proclaimed "good" people of La. view him as a darker & smarter version of young George W. His supporters are so blinded by their hatred of their political foes, they fail to see that Jindal never finishes what he starts & is always looking five moves ahead. He doesn't play well with those who don't shair his views.

Next to Chicago and Illinois, being Governor of Louisiana which contains New Orleans has got to be the second most mismanaged and corrupt job in the U.S. The highest crime rates, the corruption capitals of the country, bankrupt cities, slums, and the list goes on and on. How anyone can consider this piece of political garbage to be a future winner for the Republicans or any party is beyond me.

Right guy, wrong party.

Governor Jindal is popular in the republican party but the base is moving even further to the right. When you look at the electoral map and see where the republicans did well, you notice they took the white conservative areas. Bobby's parents are from Indian. I have a hard time believeing the good ol' boys from the evangelical areas are going to vote for a man who doesn't look like them. Jindal is extremely conservative but conservative credentials alone probably won't convince them to put their racial suspicions aside. My guess would be that many conservatives would stay at home. Unless the right wing starts to move toward the center, the moderates and independents aren't going to vote republican for awhile. If Obama starts to turn the economy around, they'd probably be smart to run Palin and let her take a beating rather than have a rising star get pasted in an election.

Did he bring Ted Haggard with him along with Robertson, Dobson, Reed, E. Gordon Liddy, Young and others so he would know how the outcome will be before he begins to speak.

I've met Jindal several times while working at a local Louisiana television station. He's a genuinely nice guy, but I don't think he's moderate enough to compete in 2012.

Haden said, I think what worries some Democrats is that in 2012 President-elect Jindal will be replacing Barack Obama in the WH.

*Sigh* Haden please..

First off Jindal is a bright star but he'll not be so foolish as governor Palin.
If Obama proves to be competent 2016 will be the GOP's next chance.

Maybe some of you're GOP buddies need to study what true conservatism means. It's not catering to the religious right, Wall street elites or the KKK/Skinheads.

When the GOP present a clear vision for America maybe Independents like myself will listen.

Ha! Obama voters! Hope...change..... What has Obama done for the murder capital of America besides vote "Present"

The Messiah is going to be a disaster. He Has hired only Clinton retreads! LOL!

My guess he's christmas shopping.

i don' like this gay he is like mc....

All these Governor running around the place, who's doing their JOBS back in their home states...Esp New Orleans ...Gov Jindal go home, we need you.

What's wrong with believing what the man said? He said he was there to gain knowledge about the results of the flood...and to participate with a fundraiser. He was asked to be guest speaker at a Christian event. I believe him. Period.

Negative thinking is so self-destructive. I hope that President-Elect Obama will lead in ways that can help all Americans to regain a more positive and optimistic look at life.

This talk of Jindal as a possible presidential candidate for the republicans is soooo cynical. the only reason GOP is floating his name is to show they have a person of color to whom they can point to.

In reality, Jindal is no Obama and never will be. He's only fooling himself if he thinks he's presidential material.

The GOP would not even give this guy the time of day if he weren't a person of color.

Here's a prediction: the GOP will become a minor political party within next 8 - 12 years. Current GOP moderates will either form a third party or join the Democratcs.

Oh, and one more thing, Obama will be a great president in the likes of Washington, Lincloln, T. Roosevelt, and FDR.

Hayden – actually what worries me, as a Democrat, about Bobby Jindal is the fact that he wants creationism taught in public schools. Having been taught creationism as well as evolution in Catholic school, I don't have a problem with the concept per se, just it being taught in public schools. I believe the separation of church and state is essential for our democracy to survive.

I didn't vote for Jindal but I have to give him credit for Hurricane Gustav. When the national media left Louisiana after Hurricane Gustav did not destroy New Orleans, Bobby Jindal along with our mayor helped to get the generators and the supplies that we needed to our city.

Bobby Jindal will not be a good Presidential candidate because he is weak. When the legislators in Louisiana tried to give themselves another pay raise Bobby refused to vetoe the bill until people threatened to toss him out of office.

Governor Jindal reminds me of Huckabee in a way. Both governors seem to be nice gentlemen, but their political views are too far right and fundamentally extreme in their mix between church and state. It is one of the reasons I left the Republican Party.

Our country just finished with a long election cycle; therefore, all elected officials should be focusing on the important tasks of governing now, instead of the next campaign.

While they are at it, why not enact some election reforms, particularly with the primaries? We should have either a national primary date or rotating regions much later in the year. It might help minimize some of the misguided campaigning and speculations whenever a politician travels.

Jindal needs to run for president in 2016. He is more qualified than any Republican that is currently in the spotlight. Unfortunately because Jindal's party is filled with bigots he will have a rough time. Hmmm, another qualified man of color who could possibly experience rejection because of ignorance. How unfortunate...

None of the 2008 GOP candidates...whether Romney, Huckabee, Palin or Gulliani are presidential material.

They can run again in 2012 but they will lose

Jindal cant even get housing for recent hurrcane victims in Coastal Cameron parish in Louisiana– they are living in TENTS down there and he's off injIowa looking for personal gain..........

When will the right-wingers learn? We don't want them anymore. 365 to 173 Electoral College votes proves it. 53% to 46% of the popular vote proves it.

Two years from now, Obama will be crying like a baby!

HE IS A MAN ON A MISSION BUT I WISH HE CHANGES HIS PARTY AFFLIATIONS AND BECAME A DEMOCRAT.AFTER ALL,THE COUNTRY OF HISORIGIN IS THE GREATEST DEMOCRACY AND WOULD NOT VOTE FOR A REPUBLICAN.

Being a Govenor was the ultimate dream.I don't see him going further.This is beyond his limit,his intelligence and character.

please, tell me your not serious. I am a 40 year old white die hard republican. I want to see a good old, home grown real white american to be the next republican presidential nominee. like Romney or Huckabee. Jindal please sit down.

please, tell me your not serious. I am a 40 year old white die hard republican. I want to see a good old, hoe grown real white american to be the next republican presidential nominee. like Romney or Huckabee. Jindal please sit down.

I think Jindal will not run for president. He appears to be calm and under control. Why would he want to deal with the republicans bullying and intimidation tactics?

Besides, after the American people see what's in store for them after everything is discover when the new administration, the republicans will be done. The republicans will all probably switch to independents like Bob Barr did, he was a republican for Georgia.

Not only that, with all the tactics done by the GOP such as trying to blame Obama for the economy when he's not in office. The most devastating blow to the republicans will be that W is from their ticket, and they let him do nothing to revive this economy. Remember, W took the oath swearing to protect this nation and its interests. Not one republican member has asked W to step down, I don't even see them trying to push resolutions for articles of impeachment. Instead, they hope he stays out of the shadows and keep quiet. It's sad, you have people losing their jobs and homes, yet, he is living like a king paid for by the taxpayers and without a care for the people. Well, except the people his trying to do free-trade deals with. Wow, talking about biting the hand that feeds you.
As far as I'm concerned, a republican can never have my vote.

I'm a Democrat who has a lot of respect for Jindal and Palin, so while they (probably) wouldn't win my vote, I'd like to see a Palin/Jindal 2012 or Jindal/Palin 2012 ticket for the Republicans.

Jindal isn't doing anything to stop the crime in the State of Louisiana or the reconstruction. Jindal seems to be only interested in his political gains, his state deserves more than he is offering.

He's there because the 2008 election is over and 2012 is coming.

A good candidate but I am curious to hear how he would govern. I understand he has some extreme views.

Reading all these comments just confirms my theory about the republicans - they can not stand to loose and before Obama takes office they are talking about his mis-steps. They must be psychic! This reminds me of 1992 when Clinton was President-Elect. The witchhunt started then and 70 million dollars later, all they found was a private indiscretion that happened DURING the investigation. The Democrats don't play that way – start an investigation during year one and hope that by year 8 you have found something or caused enought havoc to further mess up our country. Guess what, it did not work with Clinton - remember everyone was better off and the rich republicans seemed to like their livin' when Clinton was in there! And it will not work with Obama who is twice as smart as Clinton and 100% times as disciplined. I was a Hillary supporter, a middle aged southern, white boy who can't wait to see just what he can do. So all you nasty republicans need to get in line and do your part in turning this country around. After all you messed it up worse than you did in the late 1920's.

If Barack Obama accomplishes 1/4 of what he has set out to do in the next 4 years, Bobby Jindal will not even try to run for President. He is smart and intelligent enough to know that no Rebublican will be able to beat Obama and he will not want to be the loser. The Republicans always have to "wait their turn" and I see him re-elected as govenor in two years, then running for the senate while he continues to become a national figure. He has his youth going for him and will be willing to wait it out.

It will take that long for the Republicans to get used to the idea of nominating someone who is a first generation of immigrant parents, and has a first name of Piyush. If you want any proof of that, then ask yourself why his legal first name used to be listed on his official govenor's website, but now it does not appear anywhere on it.

Hey 1984, are you proposing this to the republicans? There global corporate plan would benefit.

Jindal has enough problems in Louisiana. It is always in the "bottom 2 or 3" of anything important–like infant health, education, per capita income, etc. One would think the man would seek accomplishing something there before setting sights on other offices. Something has got to change about the way politicans constantly seek a higner office after they are just elected. The people of Louisiana pay you Bobby. Serve them!!!

There is not going to be a Republican President for at least 12 years

Obama 2012!

Any person intent on advancing his or her own political interests at a time when clear thinking, vision and bipartisanship is required is not worthy of any office.

Go away! Enough already!

We haven't even seen what obama can do for America. I say these people should wait. This is turning out power hungry country!

Enough,Enough,Enough Already!

Who cares?????

Well...... duh! Running for president!

NOTE to Republicans:

Lose the far-right-hate-lies-fear and division mongers. OR prepare to lose over and over and over and over again.

America REJECTS the VILE politics for the extremist like Hannity, Palin, OReilly, Limbaugh....... Savage, Reagan and........'Faux News'!!

Nice guy, good face for the republicans. However, I want 8 years of Obama.

If Jindal is smart, he will wait until 2016. The republicans will get slaughter in 2012. Don't be the sacrificial lamb. Let that car salesman Romney get crush in '12.

Amen Lorna from NY. I can't believe how much spot light the media puts on that woman. They poke fun at her and her antics, interveiws etc and yet keep asking her to appear on their shows. They think she can write a book and a whole bunch of other stuff. Not in this life time!

Well, I guess I have to be honest and note that there are a lot of people who out there who are as narrow minded and bigoted as she and the rest of the religious right are so they will probably watch her and buy her books.

Rob said, "Great–the male sarah Palin." What do you know of Gov. Jindal? He has done amazing things in Louisiana. Don't dismiss the man. Of course, I understand, you are just doing what you're told. Jindal is the future of the Republican party. He is bright, energetic and a great Governor. I think what worries some Democrats is that in 2012 President-elect Jindal will be replacing Barack Obama in the WH.

Look what he had done when Hurrican threaten Lousiana .he showed great management ,Leadership and Critical thinking in time of crissis ,very good quality for true Leadership.
this guy has good potential to be a great leader.

He dosen't stand a chance unless he hugs up to the right wing religous nut jobs if he does that then he is finished. new orleans is still a disaster area and he has not done one thing to try and correct that. i live 2 miles from la. and i have not heard of one thing that he has done for his state.

Don, your description of Jindal reminds me of Obama. He's never stayed in one job long enough to do anything either. The part about ZERO experience fit perfectly too.

why doesn't anyone see the obvious here, my prediction in 2012 this guy will be picked as vp running mate to try and get the latino vote.

I just came back from a trip in LA yesterday. The state is a mess with crumbling roads and other infrastructures. Even the roads in MS are in much better shape than in LA. Jindal should really try to fix the enormous problems in his state instead of trying to run for elections that are 4 years away. Besides, the GOP is not going to choose someone like him anyway.

You know, I am planning a visit to Des Moines next month to visit the family. Does that mean that I might be thinking of a presidential run in 2012?

Did you guys not bother to read the whole article?
He clearly said he has absolutely no plans for running in 2012.
Geez.
Can't he just go somwhere to help others?

Forget about any nonsensical Bailout schemes.

The best way for the administration to move forward is to recognize that the only way to both save the auto-industry AND help main street simultaneously is to make the purchase of an American car 100% tax deductible.

Think about it: it will stimulate the purchase of a GM, Chrysler, or Ford by millions of Americans who were in the market for a car anyway if they know they can deduct the price of that car from their 2009 taxes.

It's genius, and it will save the U.S. car industry.

It's become pretty obvious that Jindal used his gubernatorial victory in Louisiana as a stepping stone. The folks in La. aren't getting any better and Jindal's never around to do his job.

For those who don't know Jindal, he's a hard right Republican who thumps the bible with the best of them.

He's Sarah Palin with a five o'clock shadow.

JIndal was elected to Congress as a booster for Newt Gingrich. He helped the rich get richer, and happily joined in cutting programs that helped poor children, the disabled, and the elderly.

Sounds like just the kinda guy America needs... in case we decide the country decides it needs to take a giant leap backwards.

Governor Jindal isn't an Indian. He is an American, born and raised in the US. If illegal immigrants' children can get their birthright citizenship, why can't Jindal be accepted as a full ranked citizen?

Jindal is an intelligent man, but he won't receive my vote. Some of his policies are WAY too extreme. If he were a bit more moderate, he would get my vote.

Oh Please...

Give us a break! If he starts out nowl.....he'll be old news before the end of the year.

Palin/Jindal. That is going to be one team to reckon with. If Obama's 4 year term doesn't go well then the GOP might just get the White House back with this duo.

Maybe he is on vacation.....

Bobby better not cater too much to the reiligious right.

The Religious Right brought down the Republican Party.

Bobby Jindal is a great Governor , hard working and honest man
Can he survive from dirty politics ?
If he run for president in 2012 sure I will vote for him
We need a leader like him

I'm barely getting over this election...

I just want to live long enough to see a woman with global intelligence and strength in the top office.
(Goddess knows that"s NOT Gov. Palin. As delightful a woman she appears to be, she's no potential leader of the free world)

Senator McCain might just have won my cross party vote, if he'd gone with Senator Olympia Snowe as his VP.

LOL! Bring it on. Boby Jindal is yet another GOP wacko– the guy is into exorcism for God's sake! The Palin/Jindal ticket should be a blast. Yep, in their zeal to copy Obama (despite their hatred for him), the GOP goes for yet another wack job.

I guess he testing the waters to see if a run for the Presidency may be in the offing.....unless Sarah boots him out of the way.
Sarah still probably thinks she is "the one" to fill those shoes when it comes time....if that is the case then we'll have nothing to worry about by keeping Obama for another 4 years!!!!

What??? A Republican that isn't a pasty white fundie Christian and doesn't "look like us"? It'll never happen. That is way too radical for the GOP.

An Indian who dislikes or marginalizies Black people and Hispanics?

Jeb Bush, will emerge as the savior of the Republican Party, believe it or not!

He'll get my vote if he run for President.

Great for Jindal, but how about he worries about the roads in Louisiana and all the unfinished reconstruction in Louisiana. My parents had to leave because of Katrina. My mother, a nurse, still goes back and forth, so I can honestly say that their has not been much improvement. If he can truly turn Louisiana around I would support him. At this point, not so much.

Gov. Jindal is an extremely intelligent individual. That is one of the reasons that I voted for him. However, I have concerns for the fact that he doesn't seem to keep his mind and focus on the job that he has at the time. He always appears to be looking for his next move upwards so he can jump ship instead of finishing the job he started.

I was also dissappointed that he started getting into the dirty political commercials of some of the republicans during the recent election. Gov. Jindal please focus on our state. God knows we have enough issues that need your attention!!

I hope Palin runs in 2012. I had a good time making fun of my republican friends .

Enough already. No politcking until at least 2010 or later.

It is too early to run in 2012 yet.

America is turning into a perpetual campaign country, with the result that all we hear are promises and nothing actually ever gets done.

Bobby is fine for a Republican, but not for me. He is anti-choice and I cannot stand the interference of government in personal reproductive choices.

I cant wait to have a one world government and a one world President, and the flowers will bloom and everybody will sing.

I find it interesting that Jindal is being praised so highly when Louisiana is in terrible shape. New Orleans most of all stands as the murder capital of the country. There was just an article about how 4 out of 10 murder suspects in the city aren't even indicted.

Aside from winning the governorship at a young age, what exactly is it we're supposed to be impressed with by Jindal? The fact that he's a minority and a Republican? With Colin Powell as the sad exception, my experience is that this is usually evidence of a lack of consideration for whom the Republican party actually represents. Alan Keys, Clarence Thomas, Sarah Palin....etc etc.

It has only been less than 3 weeks since the election. How can anyone take the run for the WH seriously when it is 4 years away?
Give us a break. Who knows what will happen tomorrow let alone in 3 to 4 years?

Yes, Governor Jindal would have been a much stronger VP choice for Senator McCain. But Governor Palin will enjoy starlight on TV from now on. It isn't a loss for her.

Adriana wrote:
"I believe Bobby Jindal would be an EXCELLENT choice for a new leader of the Republican Party. The Repubs need a person like him, who is very intelligent, grounded, and capable of moving the party forward! Further, Jindall is very mature beyond his years! And he is young enough to inspire the younger generation as well as bring motivation to the older generation! All positive attributes! It's good to hear he is in Iowa, today!"

I agree with her. Palin's peopie will destroy him in the primaries by exhibiting the fact that he doesn't look like us therefore he can not truly represent us. Only this time unlike McCain her message will not be restrained.

Great–the male sarah Palin .

I usually vote Democrat and do not really follow the Republican Party, but, I think this young man from Louisiana could be the next face of the GOP. If he turns out to be decent, I think the GOP should let him rise in the ranks in his party because as of right now, the Repubs have an identity crisis. The GOP needs a guy like this.

Can Bobby Jindal stop Mayor Bloomberg from increasing the fares on buses and subways ?

Bobby Jindal Bobby Shmindal!

No matter who the GOP parades out Obama will crush 'em!

Bobby Jindal is the best new face of the Republican party, and it's future, if it has any sense (which I don't care about 'cause I am a yellow dog Democrat). He is an example of the only way the the Center Right country will elect candidates of the new century. Rabid right-wing nut jobs like Palin and has beens like Newt Gingrich who are still trying to sell the tired, divisive ideology of the '80 are not the future of the party. Jindal seems so far to be a thinking Republican (Is this an oxymoron?) and one that Democrats can respect and work with. I like him so far and that is saying a lot. I haven't liked a Republican since Gerry Ford.
Little Rock, AR

you really think the GOP is gonna put an indian man on there ticket?? come on....look what they try to do to obama...and he's half black.

before going around campaining for 2012, please Gov. go around Louisina fisrt, doing the job you were elected to do. don't you think so?

Mmmm because he likes snow?

I wish these guys would wait just a little bit before being so ambitious. The reason this last election got started so early was becasue the public basically called for it–they were so tired of Bush. If this keeps up, there will be a whole element of people listening to "shadow governments" while awaiting for their particular candidate to take power. This is exactly how you start a coup.

You know, I like Gov Jindal. He's a calm and patient Gov. Not in no rush, and not in no hurry and I think that suits him well. Also, I think he's very, very poised compared to other GOP members..

I would bet my money on Gov Jindal if he decides to make a run and I will tell you right now based on odds, he will be one of the leading favorites to win the nomination. But that's just based so far and everything is subject to change after a copuple of years...

The GOP just doesn't get it. The religious right is an anchor around their neck. People just had 8 years of faith based politics and it ended up being the worst administration ever bar none.

Does this mean the 2012 presidential race is starting already? Why not fix the country first!

Unlike Palin, this guy can actually string a complete sentence together. The Republicans could use a fresh face, and mind, like his. Hope he can push Palin off stage and manages to get some national exposure.

Uh, because our politicians in this counrty are more iterested in reelection/election of higher office than solving problems of their current job. I hope that he continues the progress made in NO, such a beautiful city and one of the great American cities.

Yes, hopefully Jindal, with his degree in public policy (with honors) from Brown Univ., will overshadow Palin. I would rather have a smart and sophisticated thinker rather than a smartly dressed beauty queen running the country.

Who cares?

I'm from Iowa. Please give us a break. Do NOT start any campaign here at this time. We have to endure this longer than anyone. NOW is not the time to start.

you know, the more I see the "possible" GOP candidates; the more convinced I am that Obama will stay there for 8 years. That's if he doesn't do some stupid; yet he's proven to be extremely careful with nearly everything he says or does, so I think he's holding his own pretty well.

Regarding the vetting process; I'm very glad it's tough. These are very powerful positions, they are part of a historic administration (for better or for worse). If they want to be a part of it, then they're gonna have to open their closets wide. I don't blame Obama for doing this; he should know who he's going to be working with; I think it makes good sense.

bobby, change into democrat,

and you'll get my vote!

you're too smart to be republican,

unless you're one of those lying thugs in GOP.

Bring it Bobbie!!!!

This guy next to Obama there are no differences, although Obama is democrat.. he is smart, talented, outspoken, ambitious and very knowledgeable,..also has a pretty good story and culturalk background..

Dems – we need to worry about this guy. He's good.

Please no fallin palin. I had enough of that woman.

in my opinion john mccain and the republican party wish a thousand times over that they would have chosen JINDAL.

Sarah "Barracuda" Palin is running for president in 2012 and will replace the interim President Barack Obama.

So Bobby, unless you want to run for VP, you might as well as head back to Louisiana.

Amen Lorna. Bobby over Palin any day. I don't agree with his politics but at least he is bright and intelligble.

Better him than the socialist from Alaska.

Jindal and Palin would make a strong ticket for the next election.

Aren't you ahead of yourselves, GOP. You don't even know what the result, if any, from the President-elect Administration will be. For all you know the American people will be satisfied with the way things are going. As long as things start working, GOP should take the time to get themselves together and know what their party stand for. So far, all I can see is the hatred that they have for people not seeing things their way.

let him run, let him explain his Policy, i think he might dffrent than the Old School Republican..those who run on just 1 policy(diviseness)
those who believe that we still in 16century
those who use the word (conservative) to hide an Proper Agenda
those who can"t swallow the word (Globalisation)
those who forget to aknowledge, that it is the 21century
those who dare to challenge the Arm Forces.dieng on the battle field
those who stand again the highest Constitution of America
the Constitution who say anyone born in the Usa, not involve in any criminal activity , Intellectuel can apply for the highest Office
in the End what that word Conservative mean??????
we dont need another Pat Buchanan in Mankind History..God Bless America

i wonder if he pardoned a turkey like sarah. i bet the the republicans
are really proud she is one of them. this is just going to get better who
needs s n l go g. o. p. lol

I dont think this guy will be the leader of GOP i believe mitt Romney will be the nominee.

He is the perfect man to get Republicans back on track!!
And, of course, there is the added bonus of keeping Palin away
from even the option of running...
the thought just makes me scared

Bobby should just give up and help the people of Louisiana. He's got a lot of work here and hasn't done much yet.

Get home Bobby and get back to work.

Palin 2012!!!

It is clear that there is a motive behind this. When you are the Gov. of Louisiana there is no reason to tour the devastation of another state's natural disaster. Maybe he should focus more on the devastation of New Orleans.

Please, can we focus on the current crisis?

I think its good for GOP for them to refocus on other potential candidate than being tied to the apron of sarah palin but GOP should put their plan to be after Obama 8yrs if they really want to succeed. From what I can access from Obama he will surely redeem the American dream.

Nicholas Nigeria

We just got over one nasty election, and we're going straight into another???? Give me a break! Give us at least a year moratorium before the sniping, and nastiness begins again. We need election laws such as Europe. Or better yet, use some common sense!

I like Jindal, but he's a fierce idealog (). He doesn't seem to know the meaning of pragmatism.
I say let him run in 2012, Obama will have an easier time defeating him. But I hope Palin runs.. she's so much fun to watch..

I hope he runs in 2012, we'll need someone to unscrew the country after the Obama administration.

Bobby, need to do two thing, one keep Sara Palin away and second join Democratic party. Let Sara Palin and others have Republican party and keep shrinking.

Duh, I wonder why?

I believe Bobby Jindal would be an EXCELLENT choice for a new leader of the Republican Party. The Repubs need a person like him, who is very intelligent, grounded, and capable of moving the party forward! Further, Jindall is very mature beyond his years! And he is young enough to inspire the younger generation as well as bring motivation to the older generation! All positive attributes! It's good to hear he is in Iowa, today!

I'm not a republican but do like this guy. Hope he doesn't get all tied up with the "religious" right nut jobs. Probably the one that should have been McCains VP pick instead of the moose hunter...hockey puck Mom:)

Should we care?

Bobby Jidal is in Iowa campaigning for president in 2012. He should be here in Louisiana doing his job but that is not his style. I live in District 1 and when Jindal was elected to congress he immediatly started going around the state running for governor. Now that he is Governor he is going around running for president. If the people ever elect Jindal they will be disappointed because this guy has no record of doing the job he was elected to do. He has ZERO experience. If you want someone to run things elect Jindal's right hand mand, That's whos in charge.

Don
Hammond LA>

I know how you feel Lorna. I hope Jindal has more sense than to pal around with that woman in any way at all.

If this is the start of the 2012 campaign, I'm moving to the eastern slope of the Peuvian Andes.

Hopefully he will keep Sarah Palin out of the spotlight. God knows I am sick of that woman!