Video: Jindal on the future of the GOP
posted at 9:00 pm on November 11, 2008 by Allahpundit
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His three bullet points about what to do going forward are boilerplate, unfortunately. The more interesting stuff comes halfway through when he talks about supporting Obama and using the states — momentarily the last bastions of GOP rule — as laboratories for experimenting with new conservative policies. Although, with The One and a blue Congress now in charge, I wonder how much decentralized power there’ll be by 2012. Jindal’s hinting, I take it, at some sort of Romneyesque state health-care plan in Louisiana, but what happens if/when the feds pass something at the national level?
All of his media appearances require horserace speculation so let’s hop to it. Assume that Obama has at least middling success in his first term, leaving him primed for reelection thanks to his incumbency and fundraising advantages. Whom do we sacrifice as his opponent? We’ll want someone who isn’t too young lest the taint of defeat spoil their careers, so Jindal and Palin are out. We’ll want someone who isn’t too closely tied to the “old” GOP lest the party’s passé image persist, so Gingrich is out. We’ll want someone whom we wouldn’t mind seeing win in a huge upset, so Huckabee is out. Which means … the choice is clear. There can be only one.
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LOL “there can be only one”
Bradky on November 11, 2008 at 9:04 PM
the republican party will be led by Palin and Jindal over the next 20 years
ousoonerfan15 on November 11, 2008 at 9:04 PM
I’ve heard him say otherwise before. This interivew is fine by me. Don’t want to give TOO much away to msnbc, plus, he knows it’s all about small govt., liberty, economic freedom, etc.
Count me in as one who would want to see a jindal in 2016, for precisely the reason you state.
I think bambi is a one termer, but let’s wait and see.
battleoflepanto1571 on November 11, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Please… No…
doodleduh on November 11, 2008 at 9:07 PM
The names Jindal and Palin in the White House for 16 years straight is good enough for me
Capital Mess on November 11, 2008 at 9:08 PM
I think bambi is a one termer … – Panto
Agreed. When people realize what a fraud this god-king was, he’ll be tossed out and people will deny him three times before the cock crows.
Tony737 on November 11, 2008 at 9:08 PM
what we really need is a Republican party led by John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Christopher Shays
joey24007 on November 11, 2008 at 9:09 PM
Oh, for the LOVE OF GOD! No RomneyCare!!!
Use Massachusetts as a petri dish. The costs of that POS plan are through the roof, WAY above what anyone (except those of us with a brain) predicted. Governor Deval Hopenchange Patrick even stated once that a federal bailout of sorts might be needed to help make up the difference.
When that plan goes national under President O-Bomb, where are we going to turn for our bailout?
RomneyCare and Romney’s adoration for Massachusetts’ bigoted gun laws are the two reasons I was ecstatic to see him not picked to run on the GOP ticket.
Bruce in NH on November 11, 2008 at 9:09 PM
off topic sorry but I had to… Soldiers Angels won the Squidoo contest! woot woot
Kaptain Amerika on November 11, 2008 at 9:10 PM
I see Obama in one term. The crap that is about to happen with Pelosi and Reid; recession; Cuba, Russia, and Venezuela; Iran; China; companies closing because of tax hikes; the fairness doctrine; etc.
Things are not looking good.
He is going to put this country on a road to hell.
Jindal/Palin 2012!!!
jencab on November 11, 2008 at 9:10 PM
video is stalling. trying to watch it.
Chewy the Lab on November 11, 2008 at 9:10 PM
Nah, Mitt is too smart to run, and so is Jindal.
Plus, I really like Jindal and I would hate to see him burned up.
It will be Palin.
The base is going to force her on you.
And the party is shifting right, the moderates are gone, she wants it and she thinks she can do it.
She is the perfect leader for the new condensed, ideologically pure Republican Party.
You go, grrl.
;)
matoko_chan on November 11, 2008 at 9:11 PM
Palin is great, even the MSM is warming up to her this week.
She will be ready for 2012, she will have lot’s of money and a huge network.
Firebird on November 11, 2008 at 9:11 PM
And that one is Rudy Giuliani
KW64 on November 11, 2008 at 9:11 PM
He is right, lets work on some principals:
1. Increase domestic energy production and stop the artificial inflation of energy prices.
2. Divest the Government of all holdings bought during the bailout.
3. Maintain a 10 year edge in weapon technology.
4. Support pro-us governments and factions overseas.
5. Push trade agreements.
6. Maintain low taxes.
7. Prevent the hard pro-choice left from dehumanizing life in the womb.
8. Try and curtail the pork spending.
9. Do not play by the standards the media establish.
10. Do not succumb to the David Brooks version of reform.
Its a start, you know Gingrich had the contract America which he had floated and polled to various Americans before unveiling. Why not come up with a grassroots platform based on the blogs and see where we can go with it.
rob verdi on November 11, 2008 at 9:12 PM
Isn’t that how you set yourself for a big lost, though? Why put someone on the national stage that you aren’t 100 percent behind? I don’t get it.
terryannonline on November 11, 2008 at 9:13 PM
You can’t automatically assume that because one doesn’t want Palin leading the party that the person wants Lindsey Graham and John McCain leading it. I note that doodleduh didn’t include the Jindal part of the quote.
amerpundit on November 11, 2008 at 9:13 PM
I like Jindal just fine … but the dude is looking like the grinch in that screencap right now
joey24007 on November 11, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Given Obama’s actions the past seven days, that’s a mighty big assumption.
conservative pilgrim on November 11, 2008 at 9:17 PM
Actually, I think Jindal/Gingrich or Jindal/Palin would be fine. But if you rule all of them out, Rudy was never that enmeshed in the Washington crowd and had real accomplishments and talent. I would love to have seen him debate Obama.
KW64 on November 11, 2008 at 9:18 PM
…bbbbut, what about the tattoos???
hoosiermama on November 11, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Especially since “success” for Obama isn’t the same as for other presidents. Expectations for him are so high that he needs to be extraordinary to even be considered mildly successful.
amerpundit on November 11, 2008 at 9:19 PM
Obama could even be a 1/2 termer if Pubs can win back the House.
In 1994, Republicans won 56 House seats. That is a greater margin than what they would have to win in two years to gain back control.
There are going to be a lot of Democrat seats to defend in two years.
JellyToast on November 11, 2008 at 9:20 PM
awww
tease.
you aren’t really going to let me comment are you?
lol
matoko_chan on November 11, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Love how Douchester was trying to goad Jindal into saying Palin is too dumb to speak. Damn– they will never let up on this woman.
Pasalubong on November 11, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Palin-Jindal 2012
Captain America on November 11, 2008 at 9:21 PM
You guys are nuts if you think Palin can lead the party.
Suicidal is more like it.
Wake up kids.
I think Mitt would be the best Republican to go to slaughter in 012.
His fundraising ability would at least give him a shot….a long shot but at least a shot.
If he get his ass handed to him by O’man, at least he was expendable. If he somehow wins, we gain.
mylegsareswollen on November 11, 2008 at 9:21 PM
Yeah,, I agree. We have to be smart.
Palin never fails to energize a crowd!
JellyToast on November 11, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Bobby is right like usual in saying that the governors are the one’s who need to lead the party. I’m also very pleased he stood up for his colleague Sarah. They could be a GREAT duo.
ousoonerfan15 on November 11, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Now this guy I like. I wish people would stop talking about Newt Gingrich. Not only has his time passed, but he was never that great to begin with. He crossed the isle, remember his green T.V. commercial.
Tommy_G on November 11, 2008 at 9:23 PM
I support candidates that couldn’t beat Mike Huckabee and John McCain in the primaries too!
why don’t we just roll out Tommy Thompson and Sam Brownback too
Thompson/Brownback 2012
joey24007 on November 11, 2008 at 9:24 PM
You’re over thinking this.
Jindal could win in 2012.
Or he could lose in 2012 and win in 2016.
Defeat isn’t going to even a speed bump for Jindah.
And buyers remorse is what’s for dinner in 2012.
PrestoPundit on November 11, 2008 at 9:25 PM
I can has 10th Amendment?
malan89 on November 11, 2008 at 9:27 PM
News tonight is that McCain praises Palin on Leno, but doesn’t defend her against any of the leaks and smear.
PrestoPundit on November 11, 2008 at 9:27 PM
Jindal shouldn’t run in 2012 – he will only be 40 or 41 and whoever runs against Obama will probably get beaten unless the economy is in the toilet – something that I hope people are not wishing for just to see Obama lose.
Bradky on November 11, 2008 at 9:27 PM
I say we wait for the 2012 Republican and pick the best person for the job. Even if Obama has high approval ratings in 2012 we shouldn’t pick the “sacrificial lamb.” Perhaps, if in 2004 the Dems had picked someone they were really enthused about we would be seeing a Democratic president ending his/her first term in January.
terryannonline on November 11, 2008 at 9:27 PM
well..heres what I think.
Palin is going to seize the nomination.
Who is going to stand in her way?
She wants it, and shes got the bit in her teeth.
Mitt and Bobby are too smart to run….Huckabee will share a ticket with her.
;)
lol, Frankenbarbie indeed.
you guyz created a monster.
matoko_chan on November 11, 2008 at 9:27 PM
I would add exposing Chris Dodd, Schumer, Barney Frank links to Fannie and the whole mess. Who wants a healthcare Fannie or a Education Freddie?
chanakya on November 11, 2008 at 9:28 PM
Bobby is OK, in fact impressive. My skeptacism? (Oh Lord, I’m gonna be vilafied!)Here we were with the stuggle for the conservative agenda, and he said, “Y’a know what, I’m gonna sit this one out and see how it plays out. See’ y’all in a couple of years…I’ll let y’all eat your young and then step in…kinda’ like, oh, I don’t know…our president elect???? Maybe it’s smarts, but it sure ain’t balls.
Chewy the Lab on November 11, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Palin lost a lot of cred with me when she announced her pro-shamnesty position and let TEH MAVERICK walk all over her on ANWR. Put her back in Alaska and maybe make her a Senator in Stevens’ place. But keep her far away from another national ticket. Romney/Jindal AND/OR Jindal/Sanford ‘12. But we should focus on the mid terms for right now.
malan89 on November 11, 2008 at 9:30 PM
In no way do I think we should hold on to our young guns in favor of a sacrificial lamb, an Obama second term would see extreme reaches for change if he hasn’t tried already. That is the term where he most likely could replace conservatives and not just liberals on the Supreme Court, changing our nation for a generation if not longer (economic bill of rights anyone?).
I like Romney, but if Obama skates around the controversial issues this term and blames his economic failures on a Bush inheritance, I can see Romney going down in flames like Dole. The message of reform and change will still be strong 4 years now, Jindal and Palin have already proven to be reformers now and will have much more of a record of reform in 4 years. Palin I don’t think will be able to convinve enough she is ready just yet but Jindal comes across as wise beyond his years. He looks to be the guy in my opinion.
If we did skip over the young ones for an older sacrificial lamb, I would want that man to be Rudy Giuliani. Rudy would actually have a shot at winning. The abortion issue can not be made into a big issue by him or other Republicans, all he needs to do is promote Federalism, emphasize how he wants it to be “rare” and his opposition to restrictions on partial birth abortions. Giuliani had a real shot in the Republican primaries but killed himself by skipping out on the first 4 states. The base is willing to embrace.
Daemonocracy on November 11, 2008 at 9:30 PM
The wishful thinking never ends, so I’ll join in:
Let’s hope Obama succeeds, surprises us with his moderation and has a great two terms.
mylegsareswollen on November 11, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Let Michael Steele run the RNC………..
Push ALL RINOs and CINOs OUT……. Immediately.
Let Newt be an advisor, but leave him to American Solutions…
Leave Jindal to clean up sixty years of graft and corruption and the ideological damage it has done to Louisiana………..
Sarah Palin will be just fine in Alaska, and if she can show how we can become more Energy Independent WITHOUT the help or interference of a Obama White House and Pelosi/Reid Congress……….. pure gold for Republicans.
A leader will emerge, talking about it now is OK, hunkering down and getting ready for what is coming in the next two years,……………. that is something else.
Seven Percent Solution on November 11, 2008 at 9:31 PM
Jindal is:
1) Conservative
2) Very Accomplished
3) Brilliant, Articulate
4) Not A Boring White Guy
Jindal 2012!
jgapinoy on November 11, 2008 at 9:31 PM
If Jindal loses 2012, which he won’t, he could come back in 2016.
Obambi is going to suck in this term, especially with the trinity of liberal jerks in office (Obama, Reid, and Pelosi), he is going to lose badly in 2012. Things are going in a downhill spiral with economy and foreign affairs. Obama will be dull and old news. People will want someone new, dynamic, conservative, and actually smart and that person is Jindal.
jencab on November 11, 2008 at 9:32 PM
…5) Young
jgapinoy on November 11, 2008 at 9:32 PM
Oh my god! Is Mitt paying Allah’s cable bill or something?! Geez, get over this man-crush would ya!
Mitt’s a serial flip-flopper, his RomneyCare is a disaster, let him play a president in a made-for-tv movie or something, but keep the guy out of our way while we fix the party.
postaldog on November 11, 2008 at 9:33 PM
Not a chance that Obama is popular come election 2012. None. The whole allure of The One was that he was whatever you wished him to be. The world is about to see what he really is; i.e. not much.
Run your A-Team in 2012 or throw away this country.
Sugar Land on November 11, 2008 at 9:33 PM
The animosity towards Palin is extremely revealing in this exchange –
JIndal is a smart chap and handled it well.
defendfaithandfamily on November 11, 2008 at 9:34 PM
Jindal could sit out the next 16 years and still be only 53 in 2024. He is just very young and has ALOT of national spotlight left.
ousoonerfan15 on November 11, 2008 at 9:35 PM
ok, don’t throw rocks at me. But, what about Keyes? Allen? Jindal is good, but would he be ready? And would he be fierce? I don’t know much about Rep. yet. McCain seems to at times think like a Democrat. I cringe at that word. (Democrat). Well Liberal Dem. Ok, I will leave it to you all. Back to research.
sheebe on November 11, 2008 at 9:35 PM
First of all, we don’t know how well Palin would’ve fared in the primary. Second of all, if we’re talking about sacrificing someone, why would we want to put our best talent out there? If we’re all-but-guaranteed to lose, let’s not put our top guys out there to be slammed.
amerpundit on November 11, 2008 at 9:37 PM
Oh, come on Allah. You know who you really want that One to be. Someone who will begin tacking to the right immediately, resisting her own party’s President on key issues. Someone who, two years from now, will declare her disillusionment with her party and switch to the GOP, as it also makes mid-term gains in both the House & Senate. Someone who is just itching to have another go at Obama and kick his a** this time. There can be only One.
melchitt on November 11, 2008 at 9:39 PM
1. Gregory is an ass.
2. Too many links here assume that the Dear Leader will allow elections in 4 years.
bill30097 on November 11, 2008 at 9:40 PM
Are you f’n kidding me?!!
mylegsareswollen on November 11, 2008 at 9:41 PM
I can has more Mitt and Jindal? Yes, we can has lots more Mitt and Jindal.
malan89 on November 11, 2008 at 9:42 PM
Agree 100%. The Obama Presidency is an impending disaster. Even if he is mildly successful, that’s not reason enough to leave the big guns on the shelf in ‘12. Ride the Palin wave and stick Jindal on the ticket with her. It will take decades to undo the b.s. Barry would throw at us in 8 years. Can’t risk it.
pmanley on November 11, 2008 at 9:42 PM
Ain’t gonna happen. Here is why.
We are in for an economic disaster that is beyond comprehension. Even if the government were doing the right things now to correct it, we would still be in for more pain than has been seen since the Great Depression. Unfortunately, not only are they not doing the things necessary to correct the problem, such as letting businesses and individuals fail, Washington is pouring gas on the fire.
Obama and Democratic party will forever be associated with economic pain that is coming down the pipe. I doubt we will be emerging this economic disaster by the end of his term. The term Obamavilles will reside in history next to Hoovervilles. Because of the inept attempts in dealing with the crisis, the democrats will prove to be very unpopular come the next Presidential election.
This is why the GOP must go back to it’s conservative roots and not part take in the current Washington folly of taking measures that will only prolong and worsen the economic downturn. If the pubs can keep their hands clean of the inept attempts of fixing the economy, they will win in four years by default.
voiceofreason on November 11, 2008 at 9:43 PM
Hillary embrace the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy! LOL!
terryannonline on November 11, 2008 at 9:43 PM
It would be amazing to just watch another debate with Keyes. The guy is bonkers, but it’s amazing entertainment.
malan89 on November 11, 2008 at 9:43 PM
Is that Schuster doing the interview? He’s such a tool, trying to bait him into saying Palin was the wrong messenger. Jindal comes across well..2016?
changer1701 on November 11, 2008 at 9:44 PM
Jindal is good, but I’m not sure he alone has the total package to beat Obama.
Palin-Jindal 2012 Rock Stars.
Firebird on November 11, 2008 at 9:44 PM
Are you f’n kidding me?!!
mylegsareswollen on November 11, 2008 at 9:41 PM
If you read my post, I don’t know Rep. very good yet. Am new Rep. Been reading about them. Keyes is a good man. Just read some things about Jindal. He seems like a good man. I would rather have Palin. You nick is to funny btw. Give suggestions instead of criticize one that is new. Or is that to hard?
sheebe on November 11, 2008 at 9:45 PM
Cant win an election by doing nothing but criticizing the opposition … why not, it worked for the Dems this year.
DJ Rick on November 11, 2008 at 9:45 PM
Jindal sounds like another compassionate conservative to me…
FloatingRock on November 11, 2008 at 9:46 PM
Too coy, that Jindal… and he’s from Louisiana..dirtiest state in the union. Indian-Americans ( the dot, not the feather ) are very smart. Watch and get ready to say “No Thanx ” if you doubt motive.
gracie on November 11, 2008 at 9:46 PM
It would be amazing to just watch another debate with Keyes. The guy is bonkers, but it’s amazing entertainment.
malan89 on November 11, 2008 at 9:43 PM
Ok, never seen him in debate, or on the news letting lose. I like Palin, She is real, takes no crap and gets the job done.
sheebe on November 11, 2008 at 9:46 PM
Why? Is it his health care plan?
terryannonline on November 11, 2008 at 9:48 PM
Looking forward to hearing a repetition of “4 years of failed policies by the Obama Administration” in 2012.
pmanley on November 11, 2008 at 9:48 PM
I do love Palin, but I don’t think she’s ready to lead the party yet. She has tremendous character and charisma, good instincts, and is a great campaigner. And I think she has good depth in a couple of areas. But she needs more breadth. I haven’t really heard her weigh in on the conservative agenda, except for a few snippets here and there. That may be due to the media filter and constraints of her handlers, but I want to hear more from her.
I’d like to see her finish her term as governor, and maybe go for one more term. Then maybe a couple years in some kind of national role, e.g. something in energy. During this time she needs to build a strong network within the party so that if the media goes after her again, she’ll have plenty of strong voices to back her up. I think by 2016 she could put herself in a great position to run for the top spot.
And I agree that we should see what the landscape looks like in 2012 before deciding to run one of our promising newcomers. If the odds are against us, don’t waste them.
Dee2008 on November 11, 2008 at 9:51 PM
Maybe he’s trying to straddle the line. I’m not going to parse through the video but he mentioned several topics he seemed to agree withe Democrats on but said that Republicans can do it better. He also had some other more conservative rhetoric, but the Democrat-lite talk is disconcerting considering all of the glowing reviews I’ve seen here of Jindal.
FloatingRock on November 11, 2008 at 9:52 PM
Well said.
Firebird on November 11, 2008 at 9:54 PM
I think it’s quite the opposite. Obama’s followers will give him a pass on just about everything. They’re invested in him. His success is their success.
The problem is him though. He has shown us in the past 7 days as President-Elect what we suspected all along–his positions are so far left and he knows the country is not ready for it, hence the scrubbing and shifting of his positions, but he will forge ahead come January and pay for it in 2010; and his lack of character (get him off a script and he puts his foot in his mouth repeatedly). I suspect (but do not hope for) he will be an utter failure of a leader and President. But I think we are wrong about “buyer’s remorse.” Most of his followers will support him to the end.
conservative pilgrim on November 11, 2008 at 9:56 PM
That’s my only little “problem” with Jindal (although I like him very much): I do think he’s conservative, but I’ve never really seen him, er, rip the Democrats or their ideas. He’s almost too nice, and sometimes you just gotta bring the fight. But, I’m not from LA– can anyone tell us how he campaigned for gov. both times? Partisan but respectful? Too nice? Etc.?
Pasalubong on November 11, 2008 at 9:57 PM
I voted for Romney in the Primaries. I love him. But, there are a lot of Conservatives that don’t like him. :(
sheebe on November 11, 2008 at 9:59 PM
For once, I think you’re right Allah.
Mitt Romney as The Highlander. Love it!
Jim-Rose on November 11, 2008 at 10:00 PM
He sure talks fast. No “ers and “uhs” either.
I don’t thing that idiot talking head got what he wanted out of Jindal, which was a trashing of the ego maniac Palin trying to be the diva at the governor’s conference. All he got was a good interview for GOP-followers. Too bad, fool. I saw him (idiot head) today live and he was all about trashing Sarah and interrupting GOPers who came on his show.
Tonight I caught 5 minutes of Olby – just to see what was going on and he is still trashing Palin.
Man, they are really scared of her.
Mr_Magoo on November 11, 2008 at 10:03 PM
I voted for Romney in the primary too. I really think the Mormon issue is insurmountable–another rascist bridge to cross. Sad.
conservative pilgrim on November 11, 2008 at 10:04 PM
I know Palin has a lot of conservative support here (myself included), but her image is seriously damaged right now. Nearly to the point of being beyond repair if we roll her right back out four years from now. She has a lot of work to do before the media will come close to giving her a fair shake (yes, it’s all relative w/ the liberal MSM). I just don’t see her at the top of the ticket in the next couple cycles.
As for Jindal, great guy, future of the party. Even Rush has a mancrush on the “next Reagan”.
Daft Punk on November 11, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Vote for Piyush
eski502 on November 11, 2008 at 10:07 PM
First and foremost Jindal HAS A PROVEN track record in cutting government waste. He understands the way that a government can function efficiently as well as anyone.
In his successful run for governor he had a ground game that would put Obama’s to shame. There were packs of 4-6 late teens early twenties aged supporters that went door to door throughout Louisiana hitting neighborhoods several times during the campaign. Jindal had overwhelimg support throughtout the state before the campaign actually began to the eye.
Whiz kid beyond belief. He gets to the solution to problems as fast or faster than anyone in government.
Kermit on November 11, 2008 at 10:07 PM
That’s all you’re ever going to get from the Republican politicians from now on. Liberals have won the culture wars by attrition. Today, anything less than endless socialist entitlements is cruelty or racism and anything more than funerals and weddings is religious zealotry.
Ask yourself one question: What exactly are we trying to “conserve” anymore?
TMK on November 11, 2008 at 10:08 PM
If Palin is this generation’s Reagan with her ability to speak to the common man, Jindal is this generation’s Jack Kemp.
PackerBronco on November 11, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Sarah has the star power and money raising ability and after the eco-terrorists and 0bama get done locking up drilling again the electorate will be hungry for real energy solutions, after paying $6.00 + for a gallon of gas. Alaska has a vital role to play and with McCain out of the way this star will really shine.
Sarah all the way, she can do it in 2012, why do you think the MSM is so intent on destroying her now? She is the real deal!
Palin/Plumber 2012
Elect citizen legislators instill term limits and throw the bums out! After 4 years of Dem control and RINOS reaching across the isle to help the electorate will be ready to throw the professional politicians to the wolves!
I’m tired of listening to propped up old blowhards who are dumber than a box of rocks telling me what they are going to do.
Bryd, Kennedy, Schumer, Rangel, Frank, Harkin, Biden, Kerry, Lewis, Jefferson, older than dirt dumber than a 5th grader!
Term Limits! Sarah can git er done!
dhunter on November 11, 2008 at 10:08 PM
I agree- but I also feel she would have never made the national stage without this campaign. I think a Senate run with a good chunck of time in the Senate would prime her perfectly for 2016 or for another VP run under Jindal in 2012 (I’d only use the two of them in ‘12 if Obama can be defeated).
eski502 on November 11, 2008 at 10:09 PM
I nominate my fellow Tennessean…Bill Frist. You thought I was going to say Fred didn’t you?
meltenn on November 11, 2008 at 10:09 PM
I counted at least a half dozen times he tried to get Jindal to criticize the Cuda, but he wouldn’t take the bait. If it were a courtroom, the judge would tell him to stop badgering the witness.
Bobby is young enough that he’s not gonna be running for President any time soon, and smart enough not to violate Reagan’s 11th Commandment.
The Monster on November 11, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Jindal “using the states — momentarily the last bastions of GOP rule — as laboratories for experimenting with new conservative policies”
Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis envisioned the state legislatures as “laboratories of democracy” willing to tackle new and innovative approaches in meeting the needs of society.
The intent of Federalism was precisely this concept, states should be free to experiment and then succeed or fail on their own terms. They should be free to jettison failed policies if their neighbors were more successful. Citizens should be able to flee oppressive states, in terms of taxation and regulation, and move to more friendly states.
Federalism is anathema to Liberalism because it allows citizens to escape the grasp of the social engineers.
Federalism should be the road the GOP chooses to expand the boundaries of liberty.
DerKrieger on November 11, 2008 at 10:12 PM
I think God will talk to Palin and ask her to run in 2012. She will be as divisive as she was in this past election. She will appeal only to the most basic base, and she will loose, badly. Meanwhile, intelligent and articulate people in the party, like Jindal, will build successful support at the local level and come back in the future for real success.
lexhamfox on November 11, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Are you people for real? Are you listening to yourselves? We let the media pick our last candidate for us and it got us an old, inarticulate, economically challanged, backstabbing Denmocrat Light who did not support his down ticket repubs at all.
He left the pow pow in D.C. with a dark cloud of suspicion hanging over the Repubs heads because as leader of the party he did not name names, hold them accountable, did not even fight.
Sarah almost drug his dumbass across the finish line singlehandedly and in spite of himself.
Sarah is the future do not let the media pick our candidate again or we will get Obama for life!
Palin/Plumber 2012
dhunter on November 11, 2008 at 10:16 PM
4 years or 8 years is a long time. Lets let them get on with their jobs and help them ALL be successful. We need an heir and a spare (or more) in case one of them succumbs to any number of problems, personal, political, fate, whatever. The idea that people are fighting about future nominees is stupid.
MargaretMN on November 11, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Yea it was bizzaire how shit boy kept going on and on about her giving a speach this week. Who cares! Go back to slaboring over The Ones Gonas dickwad…
Dritanian on November 11, 2008 at 10:21 PM
I guess some people STILL don’t understand the amount of money and networking it is going to take to beat Obamamessiah in 4 years
This dude has changed the way future campaigns will be run in order to win
He is like the college football coach who formulated a new offensive scheme while we were still playing in a 1977 defense or something
If you want to win in 2010 … you have to start now because his strategies will be used by Congressional candidates and if you want to win in 2012 you have to start as soon as possible
joey24007 on November 11, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Greta interview is really good tonight. Let’s see Jinda; cook, take care of a 7 year ols and old a national interview on any and all topics at the same time then we can talk
unseen on November 11, 2008 at 10:23 PM
If were going to send out a sacraficial lamb in 2012 (although I’m not convinced of that) I say send Huckabee so that I don’t even have to bother going to vote that year.
myrenovations on November 11, 2008 at 10:23 PM
I’m really liking this Jindal guy. I hope he sticks around for a while, along with Palin.
goldeagle11 on November 11, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Short of treason, maybe not even that somewhat, the media will continue to say Obama’s Presidency is a success no matter what. Any “problems” will be excused as Bush legacies or Republican obstructionism. We don’t need a sacrificial lamb in 2008; we need someone who”ll tell the country the truth: Emperor Obama is not wearing clothes.
hadsil on November 11, 2008 at 10:25 PM
You certainly are optimistic to be such a perpetual pessimist. :-p
SouthernGent on November 11, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Make that 2012. Oops. :{
hadsil on November 11, 2008 at 10:26 PM
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