Campaign '12

Jindal will not dismiss VP desires

From the Daily Advertiser: Saying that McCain is not going to ask him to be VP does nothing to clarify what Jindal would say if he did.

Jindal Lays Groundwork for 2012 Run

Bobby Jindal is already preparing to jump ship. His appearance on the Tonight Show is a sure sign Jindal and his staff are seeking to build his national profile.

The Times-Picayune speculates Jindal’s appearance is aimed at laying the groundwork for him to become John McCain’s running mate, but that option seems suicidal for a politician proclaimed the savior of his party by such luminaries as Rush Limbaugh and widely lauded in the conservative blogosphere. Read more