According to analyst John Maginnis, the former master-apprentice relationship between former Governor Mike Foster, and current Governor, and potential 2012 candidate for President, Bobby Jindal may be unraveling due to Jindal’s failed leadership. Maginnis goes on to say the split between Jindal and reformist icon Buddy Roemer is even wider than that between Jindal and Big Daddy Mike Foster.
According to the Times-Picayune, Louisiana Governor and potential candidate for either Senate or President Bobby Jindal has sealed a book deal. Jindal says the book will be a mix of his life experiences and policy proposals, with a heavy emphasis on combating child molesters. No word yet on how he will find time to write giving his heavy out of state fundraising schedule, but it is assumed most of the book will be written during the upcoming legislative session, where the Governor will not be very occupied, as he is forbidden by law from raising money during the session.
Jet-setting Governor Bobby Jindal attended a fundraiser last night for Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser. In keeping with his commitment to a gold standard of ethics, Governor Jindal used a state owned helicopter to be transported to the event. Those wishing to investigate whether this violates state ethics laws should call the Louisiana Board of Ethics at 225-219-5600.
From the Miami Herald: In comments meant for the Florida Legislature, Florida Governor Charlie Crist takes a bold stand on stimulus dollars and draws lear battle lines with Governor Jindal.
From the Politico: Governor’s big night goes horribly wrong.
From the <em>Huffington Post: Jindal’s grandstanding on stimulus funds once again puts the Governor’s ambition over the needs of the state.
From the Politico: Governor Bobby Jindal will explain why he will accept while opposing TARP money.
From the Times-Picayune: Foreshadowing what might be his message to Congressional Republicans when he keynotes the NRCC annual fundraising dinner, Governor says GOP needs to stop navel gazing and get on board with the Obama brand of of post-partisan politics.
From the Town Talk: After the 2010 census, loss of population is set to launch a scramble over just which Louisiana Congressman will be left without a seat.
From the John Locke Foundation and the Raleigh News & Observer: Calling him a potential candidate for the 2012 Presidential nomination, free market group welcomes Jindal on February 4th.
