Posted on 06/24/2015 5:11:13 AM PDT by GIdget2004
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a one-time rising star in the Republican Party now struggling to become one again, will announce Wednesday afternoon whether he intends to run for president in 2016.
Jindal's appearance -- to be held in the New Orleans suburb of Kenner at 5 p.m. Eastern time -- does not seem much of a mystery. The 44-year-old two-term governor has given every indication that he will run.
He has already traveled multiple times to early-primary states -- spending 45 percent of his days outside of Louisiana last year. And this year, some of Jindal's top state-government aides have already left to join his presidential "exploratory committee."
If Jindal does get into the race as expected, he will be the first Indian-American to ever be a serious candidate for president. But at this point, his chances of winning the GOP nomination seem extraordinarily low.
There are already 12 other major Republican candidates in the race, with several more expected to enter soon. And Jindal is running behind nearly all of them: Several recent polls have shown him at just 1 percent support among GOP voters, either last or tied for last.
In the most recent Fox News poll, the news was even worse. Jindal wasn't just behind all the other candidates, he was also behind "None of the Above," which got 2 percent.
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Muddy waters...
A complete circus.
We need 1 or 2 conservatives and no more in the race.
That is it. All the GOP is running.
I like him!
His resume is outstanding...very smart man.
In a small field, maybe Jindal could emerge. I think a lot of voters will like Jindal, but I don’t think he’ll be their actual choice in many cases.
I like Jindal but he doesn’t have a chance.
If I’ll be honest. only Cruz, Paul and Jindal would hold my attention in a debate.
Jeb, Rubio, Perry and Walker unfortunately have too much RINO attention for me to give Jindal any shot in hell of making waves.
And then there’s the sideshows in Trump and Graham...sigh.
Geaux Bobby!
I agree. Jindal’s credentials alone should make him a serious candidate. But we know how much credentials matter to voters...
I’ve always been impressed by him and how he has handled multiple crises in Louisiana, how articulate he is and how he doesn’t speak over people. He’s a very unifying and smart person.
Probably too good for the presidency.
A Cruz/Jindal or Walker/Jindal could be a very powerful ticket.
Seriously? If Jindal thinks he has even the remotest chance of winning the nomination he needs to be committed to a mental institution.
It’s amazing how many people here in Louisiana can’t stand him. When you ask why, they never can give you an answer. It’s sad and humorous.
Perfectly going per the GOPe plan. Twelve-way deadlock with a brokered convention where the nomination is handed to Jebby in a formerly smoke-filled back room.
Because he’s a Republican.
Cruz/Jindal 2016
Maybe the Marx Brothers will come back from the grave to run also. Geezus!
Barry Soetoro (D)
It’s the (R’s) turn
Rafael Edward "Ted" Cruz (R)
Piyush "Bobby" Jindal (R)
Marco Antonio Rubio (R)
I think Jindal would be the ideal HHS Secretary. He would be excellent at going after waste and cutting the fat.
In God’s name why?
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