Bobby Jindal

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  • Jindal, Pawlenty getting ready for 2012

    The two Republican governors have some preparation for a presidential run in the works
  • Even Bobby Jindal's criticizing Cheney

    "I don't think we should question President Obama's patriotism," the Louisiana governor says.
  • Jindal gets his presidential campaign book deal

    The Louisiana governor has agreed to a deal with conservative publisher Regnery; could this be yet another sign of national ambitions?
  • Jindal on whether he wants Obama to fail: It depends

    The Louisiana governor, headlining a GOP fundraiser, gets in a few shots at the president.
  • Romney wins CPAC straw poll

    An old conservative favorite came out on top at the conference, while attendees were more than a little skeptical of President Obama.
  • Was Jindal's story about Katrina true?

    While staffers for the governor appear to be walking back key details on the timing, Salon finds a hole in a major element of the account.
  • New poll shows Republicans favor Palin in 2012

    Three familiar names -- Sarah Palin, Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney -- get the most support in an early look at the GOP presidential primary.
  • Kenneth the Page responds to Jindal

    The Louisiana governor drew many comparisons to the "30 Rock" character with his response to the President's speech Tuesday night.
  • Limbaugh defends Jindal

    At least Bobby Jindal has someone on his side -- the conservative talker says he still "love[s]" him.
  • Conservative columnist Brooks: Jindal speech "disaster" for GOP

    David Brooks likes the Louisiana governor, and opposes the stimulus, but he says the Republican response to Obama's address was "insane."
  • Jindal talks up sheriff with complicated racial history

    In his speech Tuesday night, the Louisiana governor praised a local lawman with a history of controversy over his attitude toward African-Americans.
  • On his big night, Jindal falls flat

    The Louisiana governor was tapped to give the GOP response to Obama because he's a rising star in his party, but that wasn't enough.
  • Jindal: "Republicans lost your trust -- and rightly so"

    In his response to President Obama's speech, the Louisiana governor says the GOP got away from its principles, and chides Obama for pessimism.
  • GOP's Bobby Jindal steps into spotlight

    The Louisiana governor, a rising star in the party, has been chosen to deliver the Republican response to President Obama's upcoming speech to Congress.
  • Who'll be the Republicans' Obama now?

    Bobby Jindal, who'd been discussed as a potential running mate for John McCain, says he doesn't want to be nominated for the vice presidency.
  • Jindal approves castration for sex offenders

    The Louisiana governor signs a bill mandating the castration of sex offenders convicted of a second offense, and rails against SCOTUS's decision on his state's death penalty laws.
  • Louisiana schools open to creationism?

    Wednesday, the Louisiana House passed a bill that would allow teachers to promote "critical thinking." Critics say it's just intelligent design in a new package.
  • McCain celebrating Memorial Day with veepstakes barbecue?

    Aides say there's no particular significance to the guests invited to McCain's ranch this weekend, even though several are potential running mates.
  • Losing Louisiana to the GOP

    While the rest of America gets more Democratic, Katrina -- and George W. Bush -- may have turned the state bright red. Can John Breaux save the Democrats?

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