Governor

From the Advocate: Vetoes of development projects could cost areas millions in potential revenue leaving many to wonder exactly what the Governor meant when he said a project must have “regional impact.”

From WCCO in Minnesota: Rumors that Senator John McCain will name Minnesota Governor Tom Pawlenty as his running mate are bolstered by reports that the motive for McCain’s mysterious Louisiana visit was to “turn Jindal down.” The revelation ends speculation over both Jindal’s VP chances and the degree to which he was actively campaigning for the job.

McCain’s staffers have made it perfectly clear why he’s visiting Louisiana Wednesday, to meet with Bobby Jindal.  Yet, Jindal continues his duplicitous habit of lying to the Louisiana press corps and insists he has no meeting with McCain on his schedule. I look forward to hearing the media calling out Jindal’s bare faced lie in the coming days.

From the Washington Post: Veep speculation alive and well as McCain schedules a brief stop in New Orleans on Wednesday to meet with Governor Jindal.

From Gambit Weekly: Inconsistencies abound in Jindal’s spending vetoes along with signs of political payback.

From the Times Picayune: With little rhyme or reason, Jindal’s spending vetoes seem to have as much to do with reforming his image than reforming state government.

From the Advocate: With 36 of 38 Senators against veto session, the legislature will not be convening in August.

From the Dead Pelican and the Associated Press: Senator Yvonne Dorsey rips into the “Jindal Swindle” while urging legislators to stand up to Governor Jindal. Meanwhile, leaders issue call for Republicans to stay home. Chaisson agrees. Tucker, silent.

From Bayou Buzz: Steve Sabludowsky asks whether pork is in the eye of the beholder (or veto-er) and why we need a override session to answer that question.

From the Associated Press: Approximately $39 million in state earmarks remain intact.