Republicans

Boy, oh boy, is Bobby Jindal in trouble. C.B. Forgotston has dug up a Jindal campaign brochure (it’s not clear from what year) that promises to:

MAKE THE LEGISLATURE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE CITIZENS THEY REPRESENT:

Prohibit Legislators from giving themselves pay raises that take effect before the subsequent elections.

Any increase in salary approved by the Legislature should take effect after the next election so the public can decide who deserves that compensation.

Why then won’t Jindal veto the pay raise legislation?

Great work C.B.

From The Hill  and New Orleans CityBusiness: As Jindal’s support erodes with Louisiana conservatives over “his halfhearted opposition” to the legislative pay raise, national conservatives still view him as the second coming of Ronald Reagan.

It was inevitable really. As a potential McCain VP pick, Jindal has enjoyed increased national prominence, appearing on countless cable shows as a surrogate for McCain. Jindal has been quick to tout the benefits, namely a greater national focus on Louisiana.

However the downside is greater scrutiny from the national media. While the Jindal exorcism story may be old hat in Louisiana, it was only a matter of time before the national media picked up on it. The results are not pretty. Is this really the view of Louisiana we wish to present to the nation?

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From Human Events: Points to Kennedy’s history as a ”liberal Democrat”

From the Associated Press: Senator Dan “Blade” Morrish cites State Treasurer John Kennedy’s use of his bill in radio ads and mail pieces as a reason for the failure of legislation to provide disclosure on funds for non-governmental organizations. The ads, which were critcized as “thinly veiled campaign ads” for Kennedy’s US Senate campaign were followed by a no-show by Kennedy at the bill’s hearing during the House Governmental and Affairs commitee.   

Also from the Gambit: As he cozies up to the anti-earmark crowd, Governor Jindal isn’t bragging about the $100 million in earmarks that he brought home to Louisiana last year, the most of any member of the Louisiana House Delegation.

From the Associated Press: Political aspirations cited as reason Governor is steering clear of legislative debates.

From the Advocate: New book by former Bush press secretary brings to light the political calculations and mistakes of the Bush administration in the wake of the worst natural disaster in American history.

From the Advocate: Potential challengers to newly elected Democratic Congressman Don Cazayoux say the state GOP is in for the fight of its life. Points to 90k new registrants brought in by Obama campaign.

From Talking Points Memo: After his town hall meeting in Baton Rouge today, Senator claims that he voted for every investigation into the handling of hurricane Katrina. The problem is he didn’t.