Governor

Jindal asks Bush to release oil reserves

From the Times Picayune.

Cillizza: Jindal’s Moment

From the Washington Post: Governor’s political fortunes ride on the shoulders of Gustav.

Jindal may brief RNC on storm

From the New York Daily News: Altered convention may feature a satellite address from Jindal on the state of recovery.

Jindal appoints seven to ethics board

From the Associated Press: After the weakening of the ethics enforcement standards led to resignations of 11 of its 12 members, the Louisiana Ethics Board begins its comeback.

Senate race gets bitter with Vitter, Blanco barbs

From the Times Picayune:

Blanco rips Kennedy

From the Town Talk:

New limits on Louisiana earmark policy raises concern

From the Associated Press: Newly implemented reimbursement policy for funds for non-governmental entities has non-profits on edge.

No Keynote for Jindal

From the Associated Press: Jindal loses out Keynote address at GOP convention to former New York Mayor and GOP Presidential contender Rudy Guiliani. Jindal gets slot ahead of VP nominee.

McCain visits Louisiana but won’t see Bobby

From the Associated Press: When Senator John McCain makes up his oil rig tour off the gulf of Louisiana, he will be doing it without Governor Bobby Jindal. Jindal’s office cites a scheduling conflict.

Jindal’s Rhetoric Exposed

It seems I spoke to soon. NBC only posted a short snippet of Jindal’s Meet the Press appearance. Consequently, I missed this revealing clip where Jindal’s long winded rhetoric was exposed for its lack of substance.