Obviously we have enough conservatives statewide to elect Jindal and to make La. a red state. But New Orleans is a very blue town, even after Katrina.

He managed an agency within a huge government bureaucracy and made vast improvements there before he was even thirty, he’s served capably in Congress, and has a resume that most of his peers who are twice his age can’t brag of.

If he were forced to become the Chief executive at this moment, hypothetically speaking, he could. Obama’s sole qualification to be POTUS is his skin color, and perhaps his ability to turn a phrase that has been written for him by a slick speechwriting team.

HunnyWaggin on March 17, 2008 at 8:17 PM

Can’t do it. Graham won’t exactly energize the debate, but he is one of us. He is a terrific speaker, mirrors many of Mav’s controversial positions, and as Vice president will keep the congressional republicans in line because he is well versed in power play politics within the chamber. Lieberman is great to have around on the campaign trail and will possibly be SOS. I could though perhaps see those roles reversed. But yes, I’m down with Joe too.

THE CHOSEN ONE on March 17, 2008 at 8:37 PM

Didnt Mr. Grahamnesty say that Ted Kennedy was “One of the most principled men he ever met”. I’m sorry, i could NEVER vote for a guy that said that (among other things)…for Dog Catcher! I think he’s just a young McCain- Doing the job Americans cant wont do (I’m from Connecticut, Lieberman has done nothing for CT, or this country, in all these years, he just uses us as a stepping stone (as he used Gore, and is trying to use McCain). I voted for him to get rid of the drunk-Weicker for giving us a state income tax. the only Dem i ever voted for…I’ll never do that again)

Can’t do it. Graham won’t exactly energize the debate, but he is one of us. He is a terrific speaker, mirrors many of Mav’s controversial positions, and as Vice president will keep the congressional republicans in line because he is well versed in power play politics within the chamber. Lieberman is great to have around on the campaign trail and will possibly be SOS. I could though perhaps see those roles reversed. But yes, I’m down with Joe too.

This is getting old. Allah, every week we play this ridiculous game. It’s going to be Lindsey Graham. This decision has been made for at least a year. I know every “true conservative” is up in arms. Why I don’t know, but this dog and pony show is dated and we need to move along to more substantive issues.

THE CHOSEN ONE on March 17, 2008 at 6:38 PM

I said it before anyone else did, ill say it now, i STILL believe he is considering… The human spatula…the walking weather vane…yes…Joe Lieberman. And the reason i think he will wait, is because McCain wants to see if he needs this last minute ditch effort. Loserman will hang in their like a sap, because…well…he is a sap. And Hadassah needs a new pair of shoes.

As for the argument that he would negate the messiah’s inexperience- thats false. Jindals what, ten years younger? He’s got more experience than Obama by far.

Did I miss something? He has already adamantly said NO to this idea many times. Why is this even being discussed?

Vigilante on March 17, 2008 at 6:39 PM

because all to often in politics…”No” turns into yes, and “Yes”…turns into No.

We don’t need another Lloyd Bentsen moment. I agree. Let him work whatever Indian voodoo he can snake-charm up in Louisiana and then put him on the ticket in ‘12 or ‘16. Want a conservative minority now? How about J.C. Watts or Michael Steele?

Kafir on March 17, 2008 at 2:53 PM

Part of me gets annoyed when conservatives start talking identity politics, too. I hope someday both parties will be able to simply pick the best freaking candidates out there without worrying about race/gender.

Crazy thought, I know.

Do we, or don’t we?

Romney and Jindal…2012..yeaaaaaa

If Jindal can make a dent in Louisiana, then he’ll be ready to make a dent in Washington. Honestly, if he’s making real progress there come 2012, I’d rather he stayed there for another 8 years. A Bobby Jindal with 8 solid years of reform under his belt is a nigh unstoppable reformer that could take Washington by storm. 8 years of LA politics will harden him up, make him a strong candidate and executive. That’s a Bobby Jindal I’d work tirelessly for.

Email me at laura – at – pursuingholiness.com if you’d like to have a cup of coffee sometime. I sometimes think I’m the only conservative in the NOLA metro area… nice to know there’s a few others out there. :-)