(CNN) – Bobby Jindal - the Indian-American Louisiana governor who is widely viewed as one of the frontrunners for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination - flatly said Tuesday he's not interested in seeking the White House.
"No," Jindal said definitively when asked if he was interested in being president, according to The Associated Press.
Jindall made the comments at a Richmond, Virginia, news conference, during which he endorsed Bob McDonnell – a Republican running for governor of Virginia.
Jindal said instead he has his sights set on seeking reelection to his current office in 2011.
But AP reports Jindal, whom many Republicans view as best positioned to transform the party's image, did not rule out the possibility he may change his mind about a White House run.
Jindal ventured to Iowa last month for a set of appearances and fundraisers - a move that fueled speculation he was begining to lay groundwork in the crucial early presidential voting state.
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Thats cause he knows better. LA problems were easy to see, but this cat has no national vision. GOP want so much to get back in office, but they will have to do the hard work of understanding why they lost first. With Palin, The MaHa Rushie, Hanity, and Joe the Plummer in the forefront Big Daddy O will finish his term and hand it off to Hillary or who ever is next. GOP: Intrespection is needed.
He's smart, he's only 36. He'll be 40 in 4 years. Let's him bake a little in the oven. Then in 2020, he'll be ready.
Jindall is no different from the rest of the GOP scum. He's endorsing a republican in Virginia which a completely BLUE state. These uys just don't get it. They need a complete makeover. He needs to just man his post in LA. That goes for the rest of those republicans like Romney, Palin and Huckabee. The Bush Administration has left a nasty taste in the mouths of the American people about what conservatism is. Thanks, but no thanks.
I think he will make a run when the time comes.
Too bad Bobby!! You're one of the most intelligent ones they've got. But then again maybe it's because you're smart why you're not going for it.
I'm begging you however, if Palin throws her hat in, please, please, please reconsider.
He's smart, he's only 36. He'll be 40 in 4 years. Let him bake a little in the oven. Then in 2020, he'll be ready.
Our only hope, Ron Paul 2012!!!
Liar. He will run and he will lose. BIG TIME. People are not loving the fact their jobs are being shipped out to India. While Mr. Jindal is impressive and does have qualifications (unlike that monkey Palin)-he could not close the deal.
I do not see why he would want to lay himself down for the slaughter. there is no hope for the GOP in 2012 unless BHO messes up big time. I don't see it hapening...
When he was first elected to the Senate, Obama vowed to serve a full term. Either he was lying or he saw an opportunity and decided to change his mind and go for it.
I wouldn't rule Jindal out either.
Look at how the Republican fringe have treated Obama. Do you think they would accept "Bobby" Jindal as their candidate?
For most of "real America" Jindal is really a conservative Democrat dressed up as a Republican. The true "red, white and blue-blooded" candidate for the President 2012 is Sarah Palin – she is the future of the Republican Party remember!
Jindal for President...in 2024.
He knows he won't get elected.
The republicans are so worried about 2012...why don't they concentrate on helping solve the problems at hand (our country is crumbling) and stop with the 2012 rhethoric.
Idiots galore!!!
He has more executive expeirence, as a governor, than Obama does. The governor of Illinois makes the rest of us look like angels, including Obama and all the Democrats such as Jesse Jackson, Jr. and Nancy Pelosi.
We need you Bobby!!
Interesting!
Helloooooooo, why are all these republicans jumping to 2012 when our newly elected President Obama hasn't even been sworn in?
Accept it losers!!! Obama is our new president so shut up about 2012......besides you republicans don't have anybody that is smart enough to run for president. That is totally disrespectful, not to acknowledge we have a wonderful man who was just elected into the presidential office.
GIVE HIM A CHANCE!!!!!!!! He will clean the mess Goofy Bush made the past 8 years.
Can we PLEASE let Obama be inaugurated before we talk about the next election? Is the only purpose of politicians to perpetually run for office? What about making laws and serving the people? Is there time to squeeze that chore in, please?
He is a real conservative.
Barack Obama said the exact same thing four years ago.
He didn't change his mind until October of 2006.
Bill Clinton also promised Arkansas voters in 1990 that he wouldn't run for President two years later.
I'm not normally in the business of giving Republicans advise, but this guy is there best bet going forward.
That is NOT good news for the Republicans. Jindal is the only smart leader I can see in the Republican leadership ranks. In a way, this is not very surprising. I believe he fancies his chance more in 2016.
Two comments:
1. Obama hasn't even taken office yet. I would like to humbly request that the media not jump start the 2012 campaign at least until AFTER inauguration day! Give us a little break, please!
2. When the time does come, I would like to hear more about Gov. Jindal's policies, accomplishments, etc. It is time for some new faces in the Republican party.
Well, what else did you expect him to say? I would've been shocked if he'd said yes right now since he would want the governorship to springboard his campaign from. Just who would vote for him if he said he only wanted to be re-elected just so he could run for president a year later.
I'm a Democrat, but I like Jindal...he seems like a decent guy. After Obama wins in 2012, I would consider voting Jindal in 2016 (if the Dems don't have a better candidate)
he's being smart and waiting until the seat opens up in 2016 or the next time it opens in 2024. No matter what Obama does, it's very difficult to beat an incumbent president and Republicans will probably lose by a greater magin in 2012 than they did this year.
Definitely a good idea – that exorcism he performed would definitely come back to haunt him on the campaign trail . . .
So Bobby Jindal is an "Indian-American?" We concern ourselves greatly with political correctness while the whole world comes down around our ears. No wonder we're in trouble.
Signed: An English American. (My ancestors came from England in the 1700s.)
Yes Jindal, Run; You look like a real conservitive next to Karl Rove !
Smart Man, smart choice...u know that you have no choice to win anyhow...why be another looser...Bush spoiled the soup for you Republicans for at least the next 24 years.
ok, go away!
He is a smart guy. Let Palin, Huckabee, Romney, and any X factor represent a leaderless, fractured GOP. 2016 is more realistic.
The GOP has lost young people, latinos, and the map they could count on in the past.
His stock will go even higher through serving his state and not his ambitions or a desparate GOP.
Geez...can we install Obama first?
Try as you might GOP, but you can't just throw out a brown person like Jindal or Michael Steele and expect him to win.
Change your policies and attract more youth and ethnicity, and maybe we'll talk in 4 years.
who cares?
He should be an example to us all by how he governs and how he behaves. I have not heard him speak so I can't really talk about how good he is. I'd like to see what he has done so that I can evaluate if he'd really be a good candidate.
He's obviously got more brains and common sense than that governor from up there next to Russia! Good to see a Repub politician, any politician for that matter, knowing his/her limitations and realistic experience level.
Smart guy. Protocol dictates that prosepctive candidates do not allude to their intentions for presidential candidacy at least until mid term elections...something that moron Sarah Palin never knew.
Good for you Bobby boy! Now there is a politician that I can believe in. He knows he needs many years experience before he can be an effective executive. Maybe run in 2016. Check out gloomboom.com
not today anyway. and can we please innaugarate the guy that just won BEFORE we pick candidates to replace him?
Wow..this is almost a worthwhile news story. President-Elect Obama hasn't even taken an oath of office and you are reporting that Jindal said "No", but then that he might change his mind. What a waste of internet space.
If Jindal wants to run, he's got a long time to make up his mind. Maybe on the heels of the worst Republican defeat in generations isn't the time he would pick to announce himself.
Now here is a smart [R]at, for once; he's jumping ship before they can can add his name to the ones to blame for the sinking.
I understand that the speculation and hype surrounding political races is fun and entertaining, but only to an extent. We've only been done with what has basically been a two-year campaign for a little over a month; can we take our attention off races that may not even happen, and report on more important political news (such as a corrupt governor)?
They all do say they arent running until one day they make a grand announcement. Please. Have seen this playbook before.
Of course he said no. What kind of politician would say yes with 2 years until the primary season kicks off. That would just give his opponents that much more time to dig up what ever they could on him. I think that he will run regardless
Man, the media can't just rest for a minute. How about looking at Obama's tasks at hand first, rather than already getting panties in a bunch over the 2012 election.
ENOUGH! we just finished a two year long presidential race where we were provided with 24-hour coverage of every aspect of each candidates life as well as any minute change in opinion polls its more than premature (and frankly beyond annoying) to hear the media starting on speculation and "frontrunner" labeling for the 2012 election. give us a break -really.
Am begining to respect Jindal as a smart guy!!!!
Oh my, big surprise. This is the token line they all give until it is time to actually throw their hat in the ring. He just got elected and Obama isn't even offically in the White House. Do reporters really expect him to say anything else?!
That's what Obama said too
He knows not to waste his time until 2016.
no guts no glory... just kidding. He's just being honest, he's not ready for it. It's a good trait and I admire him for it. Unlike others, like... Sarah Palin, who doesn't blink...
It's good that you're keeping your options open Bobby as your party needs you to help it rebuild.
Promise however, if Ms Palin throws her hat in, you will also. Your party will surely lose if she wins the domnination.
I'm not saying Pres-elect Obama will lose, but your party's chances would be better with you running.
That last line was the only one worth reading- because the party's image? After Palin? It's looking kinda shaky lately.
Ha ha... Barrack said no too, at first.
It's only when people keep hyping you up to the point that your ego gets inflated and you start believing your own hype. THEN, you feel absolutley worthy of running for President.
This is what happened with Barrack and is what's happening with Palin.
There is just too much going on at one time.
Yea... but did you know...
"A discrepancy did emerge between Obama's statements and one made by his top adviser David Axelrod. Axelrod told FOX News Chicago on Nov. 23: "I know he's talked to the governor, and there are a whole range of names, many of which have surfaced, and I think he has a fondness for a lot of them."
But Axelrod retracted the remark Tuesday, issuing a statement saying: "I was mistaken. ... They did not then or at any time discuss the subject."
Oh this is fun stuff... funny how the people Obama selects can't remember one day to the next... inspires confidence doesn't it?
Corruption we can believe in!... old Chicago Machine saying!
Obama said the same thing after the 2004 convention.
Jindal never had a shot at the GOP nomination anyway. You might as well run a story about how Barney the Dinosaur also won't run for president on the GOP ticket in 2012.
Whatever happened to literacy in journalism? "Jindal" and "Jindall"; "...has his SIGHTS set on..." I know the news cycle is rapidly approaching 24 hours but, please, proofread!
The USA has no need of any more Conservatives in the Presidency. The last three we have elected (Reagan, Bush, Bush) have almost destroyed the country. Let Gov. Jindal seek private employment and let Louisiana elect a competent Liberal to try and pull that state out of its current condition.
Who cares ? We just elected one. Can we wait a few years ????
Let the newly elected President do his job before we have to listen to more republican rhetoric. The country had enough already. November 4th told this country alot of things. First of all, we really don't care what the republicans think until they get their act together and consider all of Americans as equal. Not just those who fit their little generic christian mold.
We Republicans have to be smart. Obama will probably get reelected, and winning against someone like Jindal would probably hinder his political future. Let him be, at least for the next two terms. A lot could happen by then.
from what we know about jindal at this time, he seems the best choice for the republicans.
(snort)... It's hard to imagine the bulk of the right wing nutcases in the Republican party actually voting for someone that does not look like them. Let's ask Ken Blackwell how his Ohio gubernatorial race turned out. Good luck, Mr. Jindal.... Hope your citizenship papers are impeccable.
41 days till the end of the Bush administration.
Good, that clears the way for Ron Paul
please don't run American will be depressed about you
See? I told you he was smart!
I'm just gonna give it to the Republicans straight.
The party comes off as too wedded to "white only" issues. It has a problem with how it treats and embraces African Americans that has an impact on how all races see the GOP.
The diatribes GOP'ers hurl at blacks impact how Hispanics see the party. When latinos see selective bias they mistrust the GOP even if that bias is only against blacks and not themselves. The question in the mind is ... when will they get around to disrespecting me?
Bobby Jindal's skintone may be swarthy ... in facr, darker than some "black" Americans .... but picking him as the party's standard bearer won't address the deficiency that most Americans see.
A candidate of east India descent does not wash away years of the Republican's racially tinged politics againts blacks. The path to a future for the GOP is to deal with it head on.
Now, the Democrats could nominate an east Indian and be viewed as an inclusive party. The GOP hasn't earned that yet.
I guess he wants to keep his lovely black hair.
Pres Clinton, had such beautiful hair, and in no time it went white,
like Pre Elec Obama, his hair is turning white already, and he is not
even in the WHITE HOUSE. Oooops, the hair goes with the colour of the White House.
the republicans just don't get it! it's going to take a lot more than simply having a young, attractive woman or a man of color to reform their party. wake up!
Does this clear the way for that nut from Alaska? She is SO NOT qualified! You would think that would stop her.
Republicspeak for "You betcha' I am in for 2012"
Well, there's always "Joe The Plumber".
Guess it depends on how well Obama does in his first term. Jindal is very ambitious, but not stupid...he will wait...patiently. He is not my cup of tea, so I would prefer he wait it out for a very long time.
He's a right-winger and the nation has clearly indicated centrist preferences as of the 2008 election. He's wise to avoid a losing run.
Oh BARF!!!!!!!
Can't we at least wait a couple of years before we start this up again?
Hope he changes his mind. Very impressive guy.
He can't answer to anyone's satisfaction. If he says yes, then he's a lame-duck governor. If he says no then, according to the AP, he did not rule out changing his mind. What kind of journalism is the AP trying to sell here?
Hope he changes his mind. This guy would do a great job.
He doesn't want to lose in 2012, and he's holding out for 2016.
Nobody is really interested now, at least before the new president takes office. In two years time, Bobby will be interested. Wait and see.
Why not embrace a new President in a non-partisan fashion so we can FIX our "little" problem rather than act like a "Democrat" "stole" an election and continue to try to find people to battle them preventing anyone from getting anything done??
I'd rather move in a direction (good or bad depending on viewpoint) than sit here pointing fingers and getting NOTHING done.
This guy will give Obama a run for his money! He has done some
really good things for Louisiana, turning losses into profit. Hmm...
outsourcing the presidency might acutally be good for the country
Seeing as this guy believes in demonic possession and the like, I'm glad he's staying away from the big races. We've got enough nuts in Washington already.
We just finished up elections last month (after an annoying 20+ months of campaigning, whining, finger pointing and lies) and already the Republicans are looking for a 'savior' to "transform the party's image?" How about the Republicans throw out their current image, as well as their failed policies (you know – the ones that started a false war and gave us the greatest economic disaster since the Depression), their crooked leaders, their sucking up to the religious right, their neo-con puppet masters and the stupid idea that they have any idea of how to run a country. Maybe then, they can re-invent themselves as something other than the party that protects big oil, big business, big execs, big lobbyists and ignores most Americans. Or maybe they should just go extinct, like they're trying to do to the Polar Bear. And if we have to choose between the two, I'd rather keep the Polar Bears....
If Jindal is any smart, he will not take his chance in 2012. He will wait for 2016 to enter the race for the POTUS. Wait and See.
There's a lot of time for the Gov to decide what he wants to do, he's smart not just like any other of his colleagues.
And by the way, he does have the potential to make a run, I have evidence. Even though he wasn't in the spotlight like Gov Palin or the Huckster, his soldiers do recognize who he is and what he is. He's no fluke...
I think he does have what it takes but the way the environment is for the GOP, he's playing it smart. I would put my money on him to be the front runner but that's of course if he does in fact consider it or thought about it.
I think Gov. Jindal represents the new face of the GOP. He would certainly make a great president.
Check out his position on abortion prior to encouraging Jindal run for presidency. He is 100% opposed to abortion so we are back to Sarah Palin's position.
Is there a journalism course that teachers reporters to ask questions with stupidly obvious answers? We just elected a new President with astronomical approval ratings, and he hasn't even taken office yet. How egomaniacal would Jindal have to be to openly say "Yeah, I'm going to take this guy down in four years." If he's half as smart as they say he is, he's going to lay low and wait to see if Obama does something stupid before 2012 (rather unlikely), or else he's going to bide his time until 2016 (much more likely). Meanwhile he's going to keep deflecting idiotic questions like this one.
My question is this: who cares? The 2008 election concluded just over a month ago and we're still 40 days from Obama taking the Presidential Oath of Office. Why are we even talking abou the 2012 general election so far in advance? There's a mid-term election in 2010 — can't we wait at least until then to worry about the next round of presidential primary candidates?
It's too bad he couldn't have been the VP pick this year...
Now, there's a gentleman among crazy republicans!
ever thats is what everyone says until they can get thier team of folks and a strategy together....guranteed 2012 he will be running for president with Mittens and huckobee will be with falin palin
DREAM ON!
It's still early...i am sure this will change...
This point in '04 Obama said he wasn't running in '08 either. Maybe we should leave all this speculation until at least early '10
The GOP still think people are idiots. it isn't what people look like in regards to ethnicity. It is the message and what they do to convey that message that matters.
The message of the GOP in regards to me means for me to fend for myself and not look for them for help. They push that responsibility on the faith-based organizations which I do know won't help.
It is the message and what you do that matters, not the messenger.
He would make a great president! Go Bobby!
I do not know too much about this person, but all I know is when Obama ran, there were many, many blatantly racist comments from the right being made about him. It would be interesting to see how they react to Jindall. What would prevail? Him being a Republican, or would they still react negatively due to his race?
Jindal is a master politician. By campaigning on the non-campaign promise that he is not campaigning, he is raising his profile for the next presidential campaign.
As director of Louisiana's health and human services, then later congressman, Jindal has done little except to move the state from 49th to 50th in most economic and social categories.
I'm not sure he would have much substance to campaign on other than his visit to a radical right wing organization in Iowa.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if Jindal actually runs in 2012? Then the "base" (aptly named) of the Republican party will have to confront it's bigotry head-on....either vote for the Indian guy, or stay home (since they will surely never vote for a democrat). It would be the lowest turnout ever for a Presidential election, and in a very real sense....the "silence" on election day would truly be louder than words.
He would be a good President for the USA. It's so early to set one sights so far ahead. It's one President at a time. Lets finish the Bush Presidency and then it's on to the Obama Presidency, and if he does a fabulous job as I am sure that he will, then it's four more glorious years. Only the future can tell, so everyone better do a good job of where they are at. Bobby knows this.
I hope Governor Jindal will change his mind in 2012.
I guess Jindal recognized that not even he can exorcise the GOP
Now, there's a gentleman among the republican crazies ....
oh for godsakes. can campaign season end now? please?
Reminds me of the times when Obama and Hillary both said better 2006 -2007 they were not going to run for president. Lets see what Jindal says in 2011 when the Republican pre-primary season starts to kick up.
Reminds me of the times when Obama and Hillary both said between 2006 -2007 they were not going to run for president. Lets see what Jindal says in 2011 when the Republican pre-primary season starts to kick up.
Isn't it a bit early to be seriously talking about 2012? Let's give it a break....please.
Anyone who considers Jindal a worthy politician AND knows that he has performed an exorcism (or just the fact that he believes in them) is a complete fool.
This guy is a superstitious nut case.
Just find this rather interesting: he is a "Big Republican" now? What was Bobby before Obama won the election?
Wth Louisiana at the bottom of every poll, why would anyone vote for a Governor from such a State? If this is the best the GOP has to offer, then it will be a Democratic White House and Congress for eternity.
Jindal is too smart to be rushed to defeat. Obama appears to a two-term President by his landslide victory. 2012 is not the best time, unless Obama totally screws up in the next two years. Best to wait til 2016. Plus, Jindal is only 36 yrs. old. He needs time to grow some facial hair.
Plus, LA. has tons of problems that will keep anybody busy for a lifetime. That will keep Jindal busy. I would love to see a debate between Obama and Jindal, two intellectuals with very different views on politics. The Harvard lawyer v. the Rhodes scholar. Both are exceptionally bright, charismatic, and articulate. Its like a heavyweight fight card (Ali v. Frasier).
You know, I like this Jindal guy. I don't if he's done good for louisiana, but I like what I hear and see out of this guy. Anyone from louisiana know anything? If so, do inform.
Wow! That is disappointing. He is the shining star of the Republican party!
Jindal is a wolf in sheep's skin. He is anti stem cell research, anti environment, anti gay rights, and anti government spending even during a recession. If you want the Bush years back, he is better than McCain.
Jindal is being smart. If he said he was interested now, everyone would want him to run in 2012. No need to run and lose against Obama in 2012; wait for 2016 and then take a shot at it.
I am from Louisiana. The only reason Bobby Jindal won is because he graduated from LSU. Outside of Louisiana, Republicans are not going to vote for Jindal. Let's face it Republicans cannot elect a minority on a national or state level. If you think I am wrong. Name one that has won a national or state seat. Steele, Lynn Swain to name a few that could not win on a state level.
Now look at the democratic party: A biracial President that identifies himself as African American, 2 African American Governors, and 1 Hispanic Governor. I call this progress
As a Republican, I give Jindall alot of credit for being bright and knowing when to say say. Who in their right mind would want to lead the Republican Party until we get rid of the extremist idiots and idealists who only want their agendas pushed and not what the majority wants and stands for? Republicans need to clean up their backyard and get rid of the carpetbaggers who have dragged our party through the mud. You don't have to be have a degree in Astrophysics to know who I'm talking about either.
AFTER 4 YEARS OF OBAMA WHOEVER GETS THE REPUBICAN WIN WILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.
I HOPE IT'S SARAH PALIN JUST FOR ALL THE HAPPY OBAMA SUPPORTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everyone is entitled to change their mind. Four years is a long ways away and by then he will have come around. The Republicans definitely need him and Democrats will see him as an alternative to Hillary or Obama.
Although I believe that Governor Jindal would make and outstanding President of The United States and with the Governor of Alaska as his running mate there is no way they could loose, I hope he continues to be Governor of Louisiana. He has done a lot for this state already and can do so much more to help the people of Louisiana!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"No" always means "Yes." That's the nature of politics.
"I did not have sexual relations with that woman." Anyone remember that?
I guess this is good news to know, but really, who cares right now?
When are the Repubs going to get it that just because he's 'ethnic,' that doesn't mean that he's the next Obama? They need to change their platform, not just get a face of color.
2016 or 2020 will be his time. Maybe he'll be someones VP in 2012.
Hopefully he runs.He is the sort of young politician that the Republican party needs to get their party up and running again
Why do they have to headline this everytime Jindal says "No" he won't run for president. I think this like the 5th time in two months that they've head lined this. Old news is really exciting!
A Barack Obama type is rare in the politiics. He speaks to the hearts and minds of all Americans.
Republicans will attempt to manufacture their version of a good leader and they will fail. Republicans attempted to make Sarah Palin into something she isn't and we see how well that worked out for them.
Jindal you made the right decision.
DX in TX
Hmmm...first the Democrats had Hillary, so McCain tapped Palin. Now the GOP wants a dark skinned minority as their presidential candidate. Can you say "Follow the Leader" ?
That's what they all say at first. Later, oh, well, maybe I will.
I have nothing against Jindal personally, but, as a democrat, anyone who is anti-choice and pro-government interference in reproductive healthcare freaks me out!
Who invited him to be President anyway???
Works for me!
I'm not interested in having another southern evangelical neocon being POTUS either...
Of course he said no, DUH, he wont get re-elected in 2011 if he said he wants to run in 2012 for president. WHY IS THIS NEWS???? This so lame, did you think he would say YES??? GEEZ CNN...
Hopefully he does change his mind, he's what the republican party should be about, not McCain.
Liar liar pants on fire!!
one thing about a politician. tomorrow is another day and he'll flip-flop to what he really meant.
Didn't Obama say no back in 2004 when he represented a fresh-faced hope for the Democrats? I guess we can't really be sure about anything and Jindal may simply be unsure about whether he would be ready and whether the situation would be appropriate.
Barack '08, '12!!
WELL, AT LEAST THAT MAKES MORE SENSE THEN...... SARAH.......
AT LEAST THIS MAN HAS A BRAIN.....
There goes the Republican Party's hopes for another presidency until at least 2016.
Your headline on the homepage and on this page for this article are misleading. Intentional?
In the fifth paragraph, he said he could change his mind.
Better headline: "Jindal Eyes SecondTerm; White House Possible."
Seriously....The President-Elect hasn't even been sworn in yet, and you're publishing articles on the 2012 election. Please – get a life.
Rather have you than Sarah Palin or Hukabee.... at least you sound kinda normal!!! lmao
If he truly does not want it, then he's the man for the job.
This a non-news story. Bush is still the president and we're discussing Jindal? I don't plan on running in '12 either but you don't see me making a big to-do.
This guy is good! America can use people like him. Maybe in 2016 after President Obama leaves office.
Would it be possible to let the new guy take office before we start talking about 2012?
Good!
Jindal has officially said he will not run in 2012.......confirming that he is definately going to be in the 2012 republican primary.
Would someone please explain to me why this is an issue right now. I was born when Eisenhower was president, and I've never seen this kind of far-reaching speculation before. Let's inaugurate our next president before people start discussing this. Can I get an Amen!
Probably a wise decision, rather than getting involved 2012 when Obama is probably fav to get re-elected. He can hold off till 2016 and probably have quite a good chance.
Gee, I wonder if that is a real "no" or a coy "no"? Jindal doesn't seem like the coy type from what I've seen. He also is young, ethnically diverse, and not obviously in the pocket of big business, so probably doesn't have a chance at the Republican nomination, anyway.
Jindal is so slick and slimy that he makes entering politics look like going to church. He talks so fast that you can't understand him and everything he says is the old tired republican line.
And on this particular subject...he's a liar. He was all over the airwaves and on TV during the recent campaign. His motive? To increase his stock for 2012. Sure, he want to be reelected in 2011, but he'll run for president against that other republican heavyweight, Sarah Palin. Boy, how the mighty GOP has fallen.
Good, he should stay in Louisiana..he seems like an able governor, not a great president
ANY FACE WILL DO ... JUST KEEP SARAH HOME PARDONING TURKEYS!!
GOOD!
Too bad, he was the only qualified individual on the Republican List.
Good grief – what is the media obsession with talking about 2012 and throwing around names!??
We don't even have the President Elect sworn in yet. People – CHILL.
Of course Jindal has no interest in running for President as a Republican at this time. He's from Louisiana and is a progressive Republican. He'd get no support from the current ultra-right wing GOP. He has to wait until the GOP remakes itself. Then maybe we moderate progressives will be able to vote republican again.
Who cares Obama will win anyway
Who cares about Republicans?!
Take an 8 year vacation why don't-cha? (wink~)
How disappointing.
Bobby Jindal has been the best thing to happen to Louisiana politics in a LONG time! He has made an impact for the better in our state already. Although I want to keep him here it LA., it would be great to see him in the White House someday.
We don't even have a new president yet and we are already thinking about the next one. Lets give Obama a chance at least.
Bobby Jindal is indeed a bright star in the GOP.
He has done wonders in Louisiana. The only pick is his age, he's still under 40. But past that, Jindal is an amazing Governor, with a whole lot of accomplishment.
Personally, I would love for Governor Sarah Palin pick Bobby after she wins the Republican nomination in 2012 as her VP. That combination would be unbeatable.
Is this the same ultra-right-wing Bobby Jindal who used to participate in exorcisms? This guy couldn't get elected dogcatcher outside the South. He never had a chance of winning the Republican nomination; he'd make Mike Huckabee seem like a reasonable choice.
I wonder if the Democrats hadn't elected the first African American, if this man would even be considered. It is about time that the two major political parties realize that they need to include all races.
THE FREAKIN 2008 PRESIDENT ELECT ISN'T EVEN IN OFFICE YET. WHY ARE WE TALKING ABOUT 2012? Why dont republicans stop focusing on winning in the future, and focus on this country's problems at the present.
Jindal's distinterest in the Presidency can be taken with a grain of salt. One does not become a governor by lacking in personal ambition.
The nation may not survive another Conservative Republican Presidency. The highly self-destructive and dysfunctional Age of Conservatism is ending, thank God. It began with Nixon and will end in January, and none too soon. May this nation never have another Republican President.
The country is having a hard enough time accepting an African-American President, are we really ready for an Indian President? Especially with all the animosity over outsourcing jobs to India. Good call by Jindal.
He's a lot smarter than the Wasilla Hillbilly. That's for sure.
I love it.
Q: "Are you interested in being president?"
A: "No."
A simple, definite, one-word answer. It cannot get more clear than that...and yet reporters can't stop themselves from pointing out that so clear an answer "did not rule out the possibility..."
Jindal might be a rising star, but he's hardly a frontrunner. You guys like to make this stuff up, don't you.
Saying "no" to something 3-4 years down the road...Now, there's news for you.
Then again, in the obsessive-compulsive nature of American elections, shouldn't the next campaign be starting right now? Otherwise, all of those talking head programs will be hurting for things to talk about – perhaps even going the way of the Edsel. Wouldn't that be refreshing!
So I guess the republicans are stuck with Sarah Palin as their candidate then.
Seriously though, if they can't get Jindal to run, they need to find someone like him. Someone who can actually find Egypt on a map. The republican party needs to quit celebrating ignorance with candidates like Huckabee, Sarah Palin and Bush.
If he's running for re-election in 2011, of course he's going to say no – for now. Then, as soon as he's won that, he can say that he's bowing to popular demand and throw his hat in the ring for president.
Of course, the other thing to keep in mind is that he may way to rule it out until he sees how things are working out for Obama. If Obama is doing well and his popularity is high, he may decide that it would be too much to overcome and wait until 2016. I suspect most serious republican candidates will do that. You don't want to taint yourself with a failed run.
u need to get louisiana together before u considered running for another job. no one will beat obama in 2012. u might be better off if u try in 2016.
I'll believe it when I hear it at the end of 2011. The Media kills me talking about 2012 now.
First of all, why doesn't he use his real name, Piyush Jindal? Obama used his, why not this guy. Second, he's no fool because the GOP doesn't have a hope or a prayer in 2012 because Obama, while navigating a rocky road, will nurse this country back to health.
Also, let's be realistic, are white southerners going to vote for someone with the name Piyush Jindal and is he Muslim or Arab? LOL!!
I dont care where he was born. I want to see his birth certificate.
Everyone needs to calm down and take a deep breath.
1. Obama isn't even sworn in yet: its a bit early to be writing his obituary!
I sincerely wish the Republicans would put as much effort into working with the President for the good of the country as they do in in "getting elected." The past 8 years demonstrated that the GOP is not great at governing, or choosing qualified candidates.
2. Before choosing Jindal, lets see what he is able to accomplish in New Orleans and the rest of his state. There are enough challenges there to keep several governors busy.
3. As for keeping busy, there is certainly enough for every American to do without wasting time on who will run/win 4 years from now!
Of course Jindal would say no. But no means probably in politicalese.
It's a waste of time to even talk about who is going to run in 2012. No matter what they say now they could and would easily change their mind. Just like Clinton said she wasn't interested in running for president when she won reelection to her senate seat. For the next year and a half or so, don't even waste your time asking.
Of course he's not interested in being President...that's why he was in Iowa last week, doing work for the citizens of Louisiana....in Iowa...Did I mention IOWA?
Why is this guy a Republican???
This means nothing. He'll change his mind and run. Hillary said this years ago.
The Republicans need some young blood to bring the part back to the giant it once was.
No one is going to want to run against Obama in 2012.
I GUARANTEE IT!!!
Jindal is smart but very ugly...
Liar liar, pants on fire!!!
He doesn't have to worry about it, Sarah will be in that seat. He or Michael Steele can drive the Senate.
He'd be awesome! Everything I've read about him is just what the GOP needs – some fresh, young blood. The GOP truly needs to be about reform and Jindal is another Governor who has a proven track record along with Palin. These governors both also have high approval ratings. The pendulum will eventually swing.
That's what they all say.
Jindall is not the GOPs answer. I'd say they'd have better luck with Florida's Charlie Christ.
just maybe he is concerned that the idea of dual citizen would arise [american/indian] . after all i am pretty sure that his parents were not american citizens at the time of his birth. thus he was both indian and american. this would come up more frequently than not because of the new generation of first generation -americans. what a mess for the constitution.
good.
Wonderful!! Good news for a change.
What is Jindal doing on the other side?? There is no way that the Republican party that consists of insecure old, white men who feel THREATENED by diversity would ever vote for an Indian man on the national ticket. Jindal, you're too smart to be with that party. Join the party where people probably aren't using racial slurs behind your back. The Democratic party is filled with diversity (white, black, Latinos, Asians, etc) and appeals to a fresh new generation that embraces all and that want the best for America. Leave the Republican party to people like Palin and George W who have soon to be extinct ideas about America and Americans.
I guess he sees his opportunity after 2012, smart guy.
Maybe Bobby Jindal can read the writing on the wall.
of course he's interested. he's a politician.
We haven't even had the 2009 inauguration yet. WHY ARE PEOPLE ALREADY TALKING ABOUT 2012. A two year campaign was long enough but remember it started after 6 years of a really unpopular and controversial President. Why are people already thinking about running against somebody who hasn't been President yet?
I wish he would run for President, thats who i want to run Republican party, i hope he changes his mind.
He's lying. What else is new? If he thinks he can pull it off and the conditions are right, he'll do it.
yeah right!!!!!!!!!!! that is what Obama said when he frist came to the senate.
I recall hearing the same disinterest from another prominent young star of a party, who just so happens to be the President-elect.
Jindal is young and smart. He will wait to see how President-elect Obama's first term will progress before making any decisions on 2012. A good first term means that the Republican would have a difficult time running for the office. Jindal is still young and can wait until 2016 or beyond to make a bid for the White House.
This is not that surprising. Obama said he wasnt running how many hundreds of times. I truly think its too early to be thinking about this. Im not a fan of Obama's but we shouldnt be already discussing 2012, lets all focus our energies on fixing our country now instead of positioning for who could be the next leader in 4 years. I point a finger of shame at the media for making politics nothing more than a rating grabber for all time.
THIS FOOL is not fooling anyone. He's playing the "I'm not interested" game.
The GOP is really stuck on stupid if they think Jindal is the Best of the Best.....
Jesus, it's no wonder the Republicans are proving themselves to be nothing but a bunch of self-absorbed idiots!!!!
Maybe because his exorcism abilities don't extend beyond party lines?
From what I've seen, the Republicans wouldn't know what to do with an intelligent person who isn't some kind of religious zealot.
Jindal is a right-wing religious bigot. There isn't anything new about the Republican party.
What a waste of time to report this. The election is 4 years away!!! These denials are routine and meaningless!!!
I hope he runs. There's too many racists in the GOP base to ever elect him so he'd be an easy candidate for Obama to beat.
He must have consulted with Joe the Plumber.
Well yes, he is not interested in it at this time and like any one who knows what might change how you feel 3 or 4 years from now.
The fact is Obama might screw up this country so bad almost any one would be able to beat him in 2012.
I don’t see him as a republican but he is a conservative and for that reason he be one of the best people for the job.
Thats cause he knows better. LA problems were easy to see, but this cat has no national vision. GOP want so much to get back in office, but they will have to do the hard work of understanding why they lost first. With Palin, The MaHa Rushie, Hanity, and Joe the Plummer in the forefront Big Daddy O will finish his term and hand it off to Hillary or who ever is next. GOP: Intrespection is needed.
Looks like the GOP will have to find another non-white to run in 2012.
Expect heavy duty Repub "minority outreach" to begin soon, while their white base is still wondering why McCain all but handed them over to the Dems.
Do any of you (especially CNN and the author of this story) realize that the president who we JUST elected not a month ago HASN'T EVEN TAKEN OFFICE YET???? AND that we are just coming off of the longest presidential race in the HISTORY OF THE COUNTRY????? CAN WE GIVE IT A REST FOR A LITTLE MORE THAN 3 WEEKS?
Lori, republicans do not look at skin color or ethnicity like you liberals do when choosing a leader. We don't care about the color of their skin as long as they have strong conservative principals: limited government, secure borders, strong national security, etc. It is liberals like you who look at race as a qualification and who use racial slurs. Most of the nasty stuff that came out during the primaries about Obama was by the Clinton machine. Jindal is the face of conservatism. He may be the next Ronald Reagan who will save us from this currupt liberal machine we have now running everything in Washington. Oh, and Lori, we did have a woman on the ticket and look how the sexist liberal media treated her.
So now we're starting the election season 4 years early??
Who cares if he wants to run for president...We haven't even sworn in the new one yet!
He probably thinks reprising his childhood role as Hodji on Johnny Quest would be more lucrative.
Now hiring: Any token minority that would like to run for POTUS on the republican ticket in 2012 with Sarah Palin please send application to the RNC. Experience, ability to speak *proper* english, knowledge about politics or policy not required. Must be able to read a teleprompter, remember talking points, and serve as a alternative to Obama for the minority vote.
The guy is smart. He is going to build his resume and keep people talking about him. That generates more interest. He will eventually say 'yes – I have decided to run becuase the country needs me' when he thinks his chances are good. In any event it is too early for any polititcian to say I am going to run four years later. Even Sarah Palin does not confirm it. I would suppose he would like to run for re-election first and have the govership – just in case he does not make it through
Well, there's still plenty of time for him to change his mind. A thought though .... when the good, honest politicians – the ones we want to see in office – refuse to run for president, it says something about our country and the way we treat good candidates.
They went from being read and watched 24 hours a day to maybe 30 minutes and now they'll report on anything and everything to alleviate the emptiness. Even if it means trying to find an excuse to cover the next Presidential election before the current one is even sworn in.
Whatever....
If things go as they seem they will with Obama ...Jindal should not have to difficult a time beating him ....Obama came up in the worst political machine in the country and I suspect that a good many of people close to him who swam in those waters are going to find themselves involved in scandal after scandal and it may lead right to him at some point but in any case there will be enough over the next 4 years that re election may prove to be difficult
Well thats good we are not interested in him being our President.
Can't blame Jindal. Katrina would destroy him.
The GOP represents the old South of rednecks and racist. They would never wont a non-white person representing the grand ole party=KKK
Bobby Jindal was borne Piyush Jindal on 7-10-71 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. While his parents were Indian immigrants, being born on US soil he has naturalization status to run for POTUS if he wants.
Source, Wikipedia.
keep dreaming you will see the south rise against you
Good, because this guy is incredibly crazy. To think he's a product of Brown University, it's a wonder they haven't disowned him yet.
That's the ticket for 2012. Obama will fail to revive the economy and consequently suffer the consequences by not being re-elected.
They are already courting Michael Steele, and attempting to make him the Republican's 'Obama.' I guess when it comes to the Right, black is the new white.
As a Democrat, a hardcore Obama supporter, and a Political Science major at UC San Diego, I say Jindal would be an awesome choice for the Republicans. I personally would be supporting Obama then still, but he'll bring more to the table than John McCain or that idiot Palin ever will.
And let's stop the party separation bull and try to figure out what would be best to build our economy, find a solution to healthcare, reduce crime, and make America the respected country it used to be!!
to be honest, this is kind of depressing. Is running a minority candidate the only way to win an election these days? Running this guy would be nothing more than a "look at us! we celebrate diversity!" scheme. Instead, lets focus on principles and policies.
I am scared for the future of this country.
Who cares about this guy when you have millions of people losing their jobs!!
The Republican are again selling out the people and workers by not supporting the auto bailout for polictical reasons. Stop the right wing Republicans from blocking America's progress!!
Paul,
You got is wrong!!!!
Did you mean to say, that the out going president Bush has "screw up this country so bad" that it going to take a miracle for president elect Obama to fix it – all the mess Bush is leaving as he run to greener pasture.
Well, there goes the GOP's chance of a non white Presidential candidate
HE'S NOT AN ANGRY RIGHT WING NEO-CONSERVATIVE IGNORANT RACIST DELUSIONAL INBRED DRUG ADDELED PEDOPHILE. WHAT USE IS HE TO THE REPUBLICAN PARTY?
HE HAD ZERO CHANCE AND DID THE RIGHT THING. ANYONE WHO IS GOING TO RUN IN 2012 AGAINST PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA HAS A BIG EGO AND MUST BE PREPARED TO GET THEIR EGO SMASHED.
Good, cuz we're not interested in voting for him.
Charlie Crist would be McCain redux. Moderates will not win the White House for the GOP. Jindal is the best candidate for the GOP in 2012, at least right now. But it's so far away that there's no telling who will be there then. Maybe Palin, but she already has a lot of people who hate her. Once Obama screws the country up for about two years, Americans will be clamoring for REAL change. Then in comes Jindal, who will actually have a record of change in Louisiana by that time unlike Obama, whose record is "Present".
We just got through a grueling presidential race. Yes, grueling for everyone. Give it a rest. WHO CARES about Jindal right now? Let's see what THIS president does to get us out of Bush's mess!
that's what Barack said and look where he is.....it is still early. I am sure he is going to run
After seeing how Jindal transformed Loussiana's corrupt government I am confident that he is the reformer America needs!!! I truly hope he runs and as a indian american I am very proud to have an indian american considered for president. I am also a giant fan of michael steele but i dont really care for palin!
This man is a Jesus FREAK!
Who the heck cares. We are not that addicted to the media that we have to know what may be going on 4 years down the road. Our new President isn't even in office yet! I have to give you credit though, at least I haven't seen a story on that ridiculous Palin today.
That's too bad – he's a really smart guy with a youthful personality. Perhaps he would change his mind down the road.
Cynthia, no offense, but I think you're wrong about Palin.Jindahl can actually speak correctly and make sense and it'd take Palin at least 4 years to learn.She's not what the GOP need. The GOP is too old and focused on older white people, and they'll never get anywhere with that mentality.
I PRAY THAT AMERICA WILL NOT BE AS SILLY AS THEY HAVE BEEN IN THE PAST TO EVEN PUT A REP. IN THE SEAT AGAIN LET ALONE SARAH P. OR JINDALL. I ALSO THINK ITS BEST HE DOESNT WANT TO RUN SEEING THAT I DONT THINK HE WOULD WIN ANYWAY.
republicans pander so hard!! The only reason they care about this guy is because he is indian.
Good! One less creationist freak that we have to deal with on a national level.
all the repubs keep saying that Mr Obama shouldn't be the prez because is father is from kenya. but jindals parents are both from india. they wasn't even U.S citizens when he was born! Maybe thats why he doesn't want to run for president
Yeah right, like all the racists in the Repug base would really get behind him.
well, I think he foresees a strong Obama opponent in 2012 and does not want to burn his only shot going against Obama.
Anything... I mean anything, is better than Palin.
That's good. I'm not interested in having him be POTUS.
Governor Jindal seems to be a man of honor who carries himself with respect, and he seems to know about the issues at home in the U.S and abroad. However there is one problem, Jindal belongs to the GOP party and there is no way a party that has no diversity, will every get behind Jindal especially the hardcore base republicans. I have only one question for the GOP, you are the party that was started by Abraham Lincoln but you only reach out to rural, rich or evangelical white Americans, why is there no advocacy in the party to be multicultural??
Do you know what you want to do 3/4 years from now?
Honest question - aren't Jindal's views on social issues mega, mega conservative?
Funny how Repubs and the Media are searching for the next . Too bad there is only 1 Michael Jordan of Politics.
I hope to god Palin gets the nod in 2012... This country needs to have a first reta... Oh, wait. Got one of those now.
Jindal is a good guy who focuses on his current work. He's a good governor.
What's every politician say at first!
He knows that Obama the Commander in fundraiser will stream roll him and any other repub in 2012. He'd rather wait til 2016 and try.
Obama 2012
This is how The Base accepted Obama: A vendor at a conservative political forum was selling boxes of waffle mix depicting Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama as a racial stereotype on its front and wearing Arab like headdress on its top flap. There were parts of the box that took jabs at Michelle Obama, in addition to other Democrats. Yes, the Obama Waffle box. I wonder how The Base will accept Jindal?
I am. I belong to no party. You can trust me.
He sounds like Obama.
He sounds like Obama. Liar, Liar!
Chicago thugs heading to the WH?
YOU DON'T HAVE A THING TO WORRY ABOUT, BUD.
WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN ELECTING YOU PRESIDENT.
Good, I wouldn't vote for him either. Please Republicans get with the program and get someone that has moved into the 21'st century.
Wait, Republicans know this is a brown guy, right?
Seriously? They know? ....you're not kidding, right?
My god... GOP.... you might have become just a tiny bit progressive...
... the racist ,old white, former slave owners who fund this party are going to be maaaaad.......
To those who are hyping up this guy who has all but 6 months of experience give it a rest. I am an Indian and I see no way a soon to be extinct white, grand old party of fools(remember the Whigs) that played every race card against Obama and lost is going to elect an Indian guy and ignore Hispanics and Blacks who make up more numbers. Really people give it a rest. First, give the Hispanics and Blacks in your party a chance, then go for a minuscule minority, like second generation Indians. But to do that what are you going to do to them red necks or should I say KKK that is your current base?
i am a young conservative who has grown tired of the old white man stereotypes for republicans. the old white men are the moderates you all promote. in ohio conservatives backed an african american for governor, justice thomas is one of the most conservative justices, sarah palin was promoted by conservatives, bobby jindal is celebrated by conservatives. please look past your stereotypes and self-righteousness and consider the backing your words with some facts.
How Predictable.
Hillary Clinton's candidacy so popular, Republicans go nuts over Palin;
Obama wins Presidency, Republicans go nuts over Jindal.
Still Clueless after all this time.
As long as their candidate his waving a bible around in one hand, what their candidate LOOKS like, doesn't matter to Republican voters.
Considering every presidential campaign get longer and longer I think the new one is due to start in a couple weeks. Heck Obama started his before he was even elected senetor.
He would lose anyway!
Jindal has no track record. So far he has done almost nothing with his year in the governor's mansion and his time in the House was just seat warming.
If Jindal wants to run for president then the national media needs to hold him to account with what he does in Louisiana in general and New Orleans in particular. When our state gets off the bottom of every desirable list and off the top of every shameful list then he can consider running for the top job. Until then he needs to stay in Louisiana and do the hard work that needs to be done in this state.
Jindal. Quit going off to Iowa and Virginia and every other place. You have work to do at home.
Take it from someone in Baton Rouge, he may not be running yet, but he is most certainly laying the groundwork to run.
As to intelligence and able to digest data and get to the core of ANY issue, there is no match for Jindal from ANY elected official or cabinet officer. He is not a "let's see how intelligent you can sound" kind of leader, but instead a what solutions do we have kind of leader.
In a debate he will hand Obama his head in about 5 minutes unless he wants to toy with him for a little while longer.
Aw....give him a year or two, he'll change his tune. He's about the best the Republicans have.....please not SPalin!
An Indian coworker of mine described him as an ABCD...funny.
He's better than Palin, that I know for sure.
Jindal is a SMART guy. He will not waste his chances at the shot for the Highest Office in 2012. He will for sure will march for 2016. Wait and see.
Let's be honest, how many people would really turn down the opportunity to be president? Particular among politicians, where a larger-than-life ego is a practical necessity, I can't imagine that number is very significant.
Why do we live in a society that refuses to let people openly say that, yes, they'd love to have the opportunity to make a very real difference as president?
2012 already!!.....please.
It should be correctly stated as Bobby Jindal an American, born to Immigrant Indian Parents said no to running for President in 2012.
Otherwise it is wrongful reporting–For two reasons,
One, he is a born American Citizen, and two only born American Citizens can run for President.
The GOP could sure use him, but he is smart to be thinking long term. Four years from now might not be the time for him. He needs more national exposure, more experience and to be running someone besides Barack Obama.
Hard to imagine all those good olde boys that are the bedrock of the G.O.P. getting excited by a candidate like Bobby Jindal.
I truly hope that Governor Jindal changes his mind on this.
Bobby Jindal is truly the ONLY hope for the future of the GOP. While I may have liked Sarah Palin at first, there is no way in hell she can ever win in a general election.
Jindal is a new, fresh face with political will, conservative ideals, and the tested experience necessary to run the country.
If the Republicans want to resurrect themselves in ANY way, Jindal is their man.
"The fact is Obama might screw up this country so bad almost any one would be able to beat him in 2012."
Actually, he can't screw it up much worse than it is right now
"I don’t see him as a republican but he is a conservative and for that reason he be one of the best people for the job." Gee, now there's a qualification. You "be" one of them educated rednecks?
How does being born to Indian parents in USA get you dual citizenship.
My son is born here. He does not have indian citizenship. He is only has an american citizenship, though his father and mother are both Indian citizenship. Dual citizenship is something that has to be offered by both countries, and as of today India and USA do not have that agreement. Also at least a child born to Indian parents does not automatically get citizenship. He has to apply for citizenship in India and renounce his US citizenship.
So based on the above, Jindal like on of your forefathers who was born to parents from europe is an american citizen.
Great news – here we haven't even sworn in 2008's president-elect and suddenly all eyes are on 2012
Jindal will never be president.
what propoganda, thanks CNN!
Peter Schiff for President in 2012!
Who cares. Obama has not even been in office yet and we are talking about next election. Too soo, Cnn. Too soon. How bout some scrutiny of the people who are in office as we speak, huh?
Newsflash: Obama COULD actually pull off what he says he will. He's nearly a month away from even taking office. If he can pull off HALF of what he says he will - this country is going to be so radically changed and uplifted no one will have a CHANCE in 2012.
I recall everyone who is now saying "Obama could screw up so badly..." now also said "Obama WILL screw up so badly he doesn't have a chance to win."
To have a chance in 2016, the Republicans will have a LOT of work to do as well. The mess from their LAST pick - twice - still isn't even done. Bush's current handling of the financial crises is - well - about on a par with his handling of Katrina and the war. Things continue to get worse as nothing gets done. I think the Republicans actually believe the worse the situation is when it's finally handed off to Obama, the less chance he'll have to succeed and the better they'll look.
To me, it just makes the Republicans look heartlessly greedy.
Wake up call: This country doesn't have four years to keep getting worse. Our new president - if it was daffy duck - MUST succeed or the country fails. Period. This is bigger than parties. The entire world economy is sitting on the head of a pin. Obama MUST succeed and we must, regardless of our parties or feelings, help. Or we get to go down with the ship.
Lori – you are an ignorant person to think that minorties only vote DEM or liberal. Though a majority do – its not a VAST majority. Please read up on the California PROP 8 which calls for banning gay marriage in the state of California. 80% of minorities voted for this Prop.
Jindal is a Republican front-runner because he is an established and experienced conservative and a successful leader. Republicans will not only support, but rally around his nomination. We as REP don't care about his skin color, we care about the big 3: Fiscal Spending, National Defense, and Conservatism.
-Darrell Singh
Doggone. I really like Bobby Jindall. Every time I listen to him, I am just really impressed. He would have been a great choice. Of course, as others have said, there is a good chance that he will change his mind in 4 years. Why not?
All you Obamites with the smart a$$ remarks might want to learn a little humility. Blagojevich will soon start to sing as part of a plea bargain and your dirty Chicago Dems will all start to fall like dominoes.
Hey MIKE IN NYC....too funny that MLK was a REPUBLICAN! Get your facts straight. Dems love to make minorities and women feel they should only be democrat, yet HISTORY shows, the republican party fought for those things MLK fought for.....
Gop and their obstructionist senators who are playing politics and trying to block the auto bailout are Ant-American and should be ashamed of themselves.
After 8 yrs of bush and republican damage to this country, they are out to do more damage just because they are trying to prove that they wouldn't work with the new democratic leadership.
Gop and their obstructionist senators who are playing politics and trying to block the auto bailout are Anti-American and should be ashamed of themselves.
After 8 yrs of bush and republican damage to this country, they are out to do more damage just because they are trying to prove that they wouldn't work with the new democratic leadership.
Wow. Everybody bagging the repub's as racist. Seems to me the last President (R) put minorities in power positions not the dem's in the 90's. Now that O has put Hillary in a sec of state they say "he's not afraid of women in power....look at all the diversity". Bush appointed minorites as well but they were called uncle tom's by the non-racist dem's. As I see it, the dem's are the biggest racists out there and that is why they shout everytime they choose a woman or minority.
He's being honest.
He believes he needs to put in more than one term as LA governor, and he can't make a commitment yet to run for 2012. Nobody can.
It all depends on what happens over the next 2 to 2 1/2 years, and how the Obama administration does.
If Obama has an OK first half of term, it is less likely Jindal will want to tango in 2012. In that case, he would be stronger in 2016.
But come people, it is SSSSOOOOO early.
Don't count Sarah out either. She is really charismatic. If she decides to go national and keep up with those issues along with getting her game going, those two are very good candidates for all Americans. What a great team they'd be.
Bobby who? Give me a break. As parochial as the GOPers are, do you think their base would give him a second look?
He will run in 2016 'cause he knows Obama would beat him in 2012
"What is Jindal doing on the other side?? There is no way that the Republican party that consists of insecure old, white men who feel THREATENED by diversity would ever vote for an Indian man on the national ticket. Jindal, you're too smart to be with that party. Join the party where people probably aren't using racial slurs behind your back. The Democratic party is filled with diversity (white, black, Latinos, Asians, etc) and appeals to a fresh new generation that embraces all and that want the best for America. Leave the Republican party to people like Palin and George W who have soon to be extinct ideas about America and Americans."
- Wow Lori, what a rediculously incorrect stereotype of a political party. I grew up in a strong-democrat neighborhood and I heard PLENTY of arrogant racist and sexist degrading remarks. Republicans are insecure, old white men huh? Have you looked at half the democrats you've elected into public office?? How about Senator Byrd's former allegiance to the KKK, Elliot Spitzer's prostitution scandal, Joe Biden's comments about Barack in the primaries, Ed Rendell's comments about Janet Napolitano... and yet republicans are outdated? Up until the 1960's, the Democrats OWNED racist, southern America. Why do you think MLK was a registered Republican! Wake up liberal blogosphere, there's no monopoly on stereotyping in today's politics.
Presidential run rule #1: deny you are running until you run...
Remember Hillary doing the same ?
It is ABSOLUTELY POINTLESS to speculate who is going to run. The political landscape in four years will look NOTHING like it does now.
Bobby Baby needs to re-register as a Democrat.
He is really out of place as a Republican.
I would be happy to support Jindal. He seems like a good candidate for 2012
He is a bright, articulate and astute politician. Of course he will say he is not interested. If McCain had picked him as VP, the race would have been much closer. He is the anti- Sarah Palin. He is smart, experienced and has a worldly perspective. I don't agree with him on the issues, but I do respect his quality as a politician.
Peace.
Good. I have strong religious beliefs, but don't want to see a President who wants creationism taught in public schools. Religion and politics don't mix. When are we going to learn?
I'm a FORMER republican turned independant, and if repubs thinks that Palin and Jihdal are the answer, they need help.
Thank God I threw Bush and Cheney under the bus for compentence named Obama!
Obama 08!
NO SURPRISE HE WON'T RUN FOR POTUS IN 2012!!
Governor Bobby Jindal knows what a circus the Republican Party rat-race will be in 2012. Between Palin, Huckabee, and possibly Bay Buchanan, it will be just more of the same campaigning by hypocritical evangelicals Republicans. When are the idiotic Joe-The-Plumber types going to realize the biggest concern the Republican Politicians have is:
(1.) Big tax cuts for the rich,
(2.) Big corporate welfare for the rich,
(3.) Big legal rulings for the rich,
(4.) Big "no-bid" contracts for the rich,
(5.) And new campaign strategies to convince stupid, small-minded Joe Six-Pack types that East & West Coast politicians want to take their guns and bibles.
He will explore in 2014 for 2016, He realized that making himself a target now was unwise.
Just goes to prove,money can buy anybody.
I like Jindal, but the Republican party is way to racist for him to make it through the primaries.
The "New Confederacy" is out to bust all the unions in favor of the so called "Right to Work States".The right you get ,is to become a modern day slave or sharecropper in whatever job you have.
That's if there still are elections come that time...
I find it funny how people talk about MLK being a registered Republican or how the Lincoln was one and how the Republicans were the ones shooting for civil rights back in the day. Get your facts straight. As far as civil rights and race goes, the parties basically switched idealogies after Lyndon B. Johnson signed the civil rights act in 1964. He said it himself that he knew he'd lose the southern democrats (racist) once he signed and you know what he was right. Most of them pretty much left and went to the Republican party. Byrd repented and even if he didn't isn't the face of the Democratic party. The fact is, more of the Republican voters are the ones who are racist. Look at where people vote and who they are. Older, white people especially in midwest and south or places that don't tend to have much diversity. It's a fact. Fiscal republicans are a minority to the conservative ones.
Republican and racism....are democrats joking? Is it not biden who made racist comment against indians...saying that he cannot visit any convenience store without seeing an indian...do deomocrats have poor memory or poor recognition power?
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Cynthia December 10th, 2008 6:05 pm ET
He'd be awesome! Everything I've read about him is just what the GOP needs – some fresh, young blood. The GOP truly needs to be about reform and Jindal is another Governor who has a proven track record along with Palin. These governors both also have high approval ratings. The pendulum will eventually swing.
Cynthia, are you kidding? Sarah Palin in the same league as Bobby Jindal? Jindal has a proven track record running a federal department and the state health department, on top of having a real education. Palin has just jumped from job to job without any serious accomplishments. Jindal is facing catastrohic problems in Louisiana and Palin's biggest accomplishment was to pretend she was sending money back to the federal government when she spent it on other un-needed projects. He is running his state and focusing on being re-elected. She is out campaigning for some unknown office/opportunity, what ever comes up, rather than doing the job she was elected to do. Oh, but isn't the Governor of Alaska a part-time position? All of these are why she will fail and hopefully implode.
If he wants to be elected President 2012, he should switch to the Democratic Party. He has no chance with with Republican Caucus. They tend to be uneasy about inividuals who don't look and think like them.
Jindal is great, but he will not save the JOB. Palin-McCain went so racist and so rough this year that it really turned off all ethnicity. What President OBAMA is doing now is building an Administration that not only look like America, but looks like the world. Obama will indeed unite the nation and bring some normalcy and peace to the World. Caroline Kennedy will become President in 2016, people open your eyes and pay attention in 2024 an Asian or a Latino will become President followed by another Black and they will all be Democrats. Trust me by 2024 America moves closer and faster towards a race neutral society and Minority majority will be the new order of America. The perfect utopia is upon us.
YES WE CAN- The GOP as a Good Ole boy clubs with Palin is over and only a Black or ethnic person will save it, but read my lips or writing, it will take 30 years for the GOP to regain Power!
If he wants to be elected President 2012, he should defect to the Democratic Party. He has no chance with with Republican Caucus. They tend to be uneasy about inividuals who don't look and think like them.
Smart move Bobby. Don't do it.
NO NO NO NO NO! WE CANNOT HAVE IT. PERIOD. MUST BE HILLARY OR BURST. NO NO NO NO. NO NO NO NO.
So? That's what Obama said 4 years ago too.
In 2012 it will come down to a 3 way race between Sarah Palin, Mike Huckabee, and Bobby Jindal. Here's how it wil end up Bobby Jindal will win the GOP nomination. Sarah Palin after coming so close to winning and doing a great job of changing her image (making it a lot smarter one and trust me she will find a way to do it. You do not mess will a women with guns) will be the VP. Mike Huckabee will be the 1st Pastor. Also the Republicans in the near future like a Jindal/Palin ticket because it would be a all around minorty ticket. If you think about it you else could take on Obama. Obama will be hard to beat even if he does a so so job to a good job. The only easy way Republicans can win the White House is if Obama becomes Jimmy Carter part 2.
So? That's what Obama said 4 years ago too.
I would say this is smart. See how Obama does for a while and then make the decision. I would guess unless Obama does something foolish, any serious republican contenders would be better served waiting for 2016.
Not again. Didn't we just send to the White House a man to run this country and we don't even know that he his qualify to be elligible to become president as to his native born status. Now Jindal an Indian-American. I hope this time someone do their homework and find out if he is qualify before its to late. Going to the Supreme Court over Obama status was too late.
I'm an Indian Ameican. I've been in the U.S. for 42 years and a citizen for 37 years. And I've seen enormous changes - for the better - in race relations during those 42 years. Despite its flaws, America is great country and a great democracy. And I'm proud to be an American. Therefore, it was a great day for America when Louisiana, a southern state with its history of segregation and other racial injustices, elected a non-white, Bobby Jindal, as Governor!
Bobby is very bright and an astute politician, and as someone mentioned earlier, McCain would have done a lot better with Jindal than he did with Palin. Palin is a laughing stock; an entertainer, not presidential material. In my opinion, Bobby is definitely planning to run in 2012 (remember his recent trips to Iowa?), but cannot admit it until the time is right and the time is ripe - if Obama fares badly in his first term. Otherwise he'll wait until 2016. By that time he will have a lot of experience under his belt.
However, I don't think the country is ready for another non-white (this time an Indian-American) President in the U.S, of A. which will still be a majority white country in 2016.
Glad to see that GOP has Jindal to look forward to in 2016!!! Anybody BUT Palin. Until then...let OBAMA rule!