You all are putting too much into this first national prime time speech by Jindal. Yes, it could have been delivered better, but it is way too early and foolish to write off Jindal as a viable GOP presidential candidate in 2012 based on this one speech in February, 2009.
Remember, we are a 30 minute (or second) country and people (even most Freepers) will forget about this speech in a few weeks or so. 2012 is a long ways off and Jindal has plenty of time to improve on his speech making skills.
Jindal is smart and will use this experience and the criticism on the delivery of the speech he received, to improve on his speech delivery skills the next time he gets an opportunity to deliver a major speech (which he will get between now and 2012). I remember he did just fine after the hurricanes hit the gulf coast last summer and I'm sure in future opportunities, his delivery will be much better.
All those who think his presidential candidacy in 2012 is doomed based on this speech need to get a grip.
Amen.
I was just pleased with hearing someone speak for 20 minutes that wasn’t a flaming liberal.
Jindal will be fine and his actions will speak far louder than any words.