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7.7.08 @ 12:01AM

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Is Jindal the next Ronald Reagan? Who knows? As a Governor, Jindal has shown -- unlike Reagan when he was a Governor (Governor Reagan was pro-tax increases and pro-abortion) -- he is solidly in the right corner on taxes, social/moral issues, government reform, etc... Does he have what it takes to be McCain's running mate? Absolutely. In fact, he dwarfs the Democrat Presidential nominee in intellect, experience, ability, wisdom, moral clarity and every other factor that makes a good President. In an election year when many Americans seemed determined to elect even more buffoons (i.e., Democrats) bent on destroying America's economy and national security Jindal is a breath of fresh air.

McCain, Louisiana, and the nation would be well served to have Bobby Jindal only a heart beat away from the Presidency.
-- Chaplain Michael Tomlinson
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Governor Jindal might be a greenhorn on the national stage but he has done more than offer euphoric platitudes through change that Louisianans can believe in.

While running for Governor he provide detailed plans and policy roadmaps to move the state forward, and get Louisiana on the road to recovery, and end the boom-bust economic cycles to the citizens of Louisiana.

He has brought the citizens of Louisiana ethical reforms in the Louisiana legislature to where 60 percent of the legislatures are freshmen through the enforcement of term limits therefore removing many of those who were wedded to the old ways and were obstructionists for reform policies, and for the first time in Louisiana political history these legislatures have no pre-existing FBI investigative files.

Governor Jindal didn't just stop there. The Louisiana legislature passed all eleven of the Governor's tax initiatives, mostly by near unanimous votes and one controversial bill that gives parents who home school their children tax breaks even passed.

Governor Jindal is also planning to take on the teachers unions and those who are against parochial schools and school choice and base teachers pay on performance instead of tenure.

The man has only been governor less than one year and he has achieved success that most Louisianans couldn't even begin to think about a year ago.

Governor Jindal is human and will make a mistake here and there, but what he has achieved along with the legislatures in Louisiana will be a shining example and a testament to those politicians who put the people first instead of political careerism.
-- Melvin Leppla
Jacksonville, North Carolina

Regarding Jindal for VP...I am in total agreement with the author that Jindal needs to season his governance and help Louisiana overcome years of corrupt politicians and failed governmental systems.

I recommend McCain look to Louisiana's neighboring state of Oklahoma and choose JC Watts, a former Congressman of integrity and statesmanship. Rep.Watts is a remarkable man and a conservative African American. He comes from ranching country, was a former football star, and a voice for reasoned thinking. He and McCain would sweep the nation with a huge election victory and we conservatives could be certain that our voices are being represented in Washington.
-- Bev Gunn
East Texas Rancher

To call less than compelling Mr. Lawler's argument against Bobby Jindal's present suitability as the GOP's number two is to put it charitably. My own concern about the good Gov. would be John McCain's suitability for (and worthiness of) him!

Consider which of the two men is most demonstrably aligned with the ideologies that fueled the Reagan Revolution. See what I mean?!
-- Francis M. Hannon, Jr.
Melrose, Massachusetts

MYSTERIOUS OPTIONS
Re: Quin Hillyer's Exceptional Leadership in a Difficult Time:

Your analysis that SEC chairman Cox properly refrained from participating in the deal-making for J. P. Morgan Chase Bank's takeover of Bear Stearns with Federal Reserve financing is correct. The regulator of U.S. financial markets had no business imposing the terms of a business transaction which it is responsible for regulating. However, that does not at all give the SEC or chairman Cox an "A" grade for its conduct regarding the collapse of Bear Stearns.

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