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The Spectacle Blog
Quin Hillyer sings the praises of Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and thinks he should consider a bid for the 2012 GOP nomination in light of his convincing re-election over the weekend.
However, there’s one thing that stands between Jindal and a White House bid - his endorsement of Rick Perry. Hillyer writes:
Jindal already has endorsed Rick Perry for president. Party leaders still looking to recruit another candidate might want to consider convincing him to renege on that endorsement. This nomination battle is still volatile enough for one more candidate to blow into the race with hurricane force tailwinds.
Methinks that Jindal bailing on Perry would be spitting in the wind with a good chance of a gust blowing back in his face. I realize that alliances in politics aren’t set in stone but Jindal didn’t just endorse Perry, he’s acted as a surrogate on his behalf. As recently as nine days ago, Jindal was on Meet the Press lauding Perry’s “proven track record” and his credentials as “a consistent conservative.” If Jindal were to run now he would make himself vulnerable to criticism of not being loyal and not meaning what he says. Under those circumstances, if I were running for office I would be disinclined to seek an endorsement from Jindal if his support is going to be a mile wide and an inch deep.
Now if Perry were to abruptly exit the race then it would be a different matter. But despite a rough campaign, Perry has been doing a solid job of fundraising. Perry is in it for the long haul and Jindal has to stick by him for better or for worse.
Bobby Jindal is a bright guy whose best days are probably still ahead of him. I would like to think he’s too smart to jump into the race on a whim.
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martin j smith| 10.25.11 @ 4:28PM
Some of you who post articles are very foolish unless you do not have as your goal to defeat Obama. I think we have enough material right now to choose a winner. I blame the Republican Establishment, RINOS and other non Conservative Conservatives for the "confusion" coming from the Republican camp. If you cannot accept Conservatives then in this election I think you will lose. Is that what you want ? It certainly seems that way to me. It goes like this: Lets wipe out the Tea Party and make a deal with the Socialists so we keep our jobs, get rich and let the Socialists ( under the banner of Democrat Party ) run the country. Is that about right ?
LC JB | 10.26.11 @ 1:31PM
Martin- You damn well are right ! Any careful view of how the rethug establishment is behaving, leads to no other conclusion. The election isn't so much about who runs against O, but how the general electorate is going to respond to the continuing internecine warfare on this side of the fence. The election is ours to win or lose. If the GOP can't accept the conservative ascendancy now, they'll never accept it. If this happens, we'll see them self-immolate by backing candidates trying to act like democrats. Who is going to vote for that? Just vote for the dem, eh?
Clint| 10.25.11 @ 6:09PM
Uh Oh !
Jindal Won't Renege On The Man From NiggerHead Rock.
Maybe The Black Walnut's Gonna Bust His Nuts.
Nite| 10.25.11 @ 9:28PM
Please do not continue with that non-story about a rock on a hunting LEASE, that Governor Perry had not used for several years. The property did NOT belong to Governor Perry. That rock was turned over and painted over years and years ago. True Cain trashed Perry over the story in WaPost, which was a bunch of garbage. Cain did not have the decency to apologize to Governor Perry. To continue bringing up this fabrication is an insult to Governor Perry.
Clint| 10.26.11 @ 6:59AM
You're Right !
Perry Changed That Name And Painted " WatermellonHead" On That Rock.
c. j. acworth| 10.25.11 @ 6:23PM
How 'bout Perry/Jindal ?
Ken (Old Texican)| 10.25.11 @ 6:54PM
Our Paulbots will get Obama re-elected.
Clint| 10.25.11 @ 8:19PM
You're One Of The RINO-CINO Assholes. Kenny The Squirrel, Who Gave Us The Serial Traitor To Conservatism, John McCain of McCain-Feingold, McCain-Lieberman, McCain-Kennedy, Gang of 14, Opposing Bush Tax Cuts Of 2001 & 2003, TARP, Hobbitts....
The Tea Party Rebellion Is Here.
LC JB | 10.26.11 @ 1:32PM
OK, who left the monkey cage open?