Bobby Jindal kicks off his campaign with this video

I... what?

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153008087295095

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jun/24/louisiana-governor-bobby-jindal-president-republican

How are we supposed to keep track of who is running and who is not at this point for the GOP? It seems to go down the path of 19 and counting.... 13 so far... only a few more to go.

Wow:

http://www.bobbyjindal.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-bobby/

Daily Routine:

Being governor and being a dad is a non-stop job. Natural disasters, baseball games, last second meetings; no two days are the same. Try as he might, the new challenges each day brings can’t be predicted. In the midst of the job, two things are consistent in keeping the governor going: daily exercise… and daily chocolate chip cookies. Bobby starts each morning with a hard workout, and recovers with a recovery meal of chocolate, carbs and sugar. Bobby is a scientific anomaly; and scientists should probably study him.

I watched his speech this afternoon and I was quite surprised how fired up he was. He has come a long way from the person who I remember giving a very poorly delivered GOP response a few years back. He is at the bottom of the list of candidates right now, but who knows

Kids, if you behave then Mommy and Daddy will take you to Iowa for popcorn.

I guess Jindal supports secretly recording everyone.

Hey, Trump is polling second or third in New Hampshire right now, so who knows? You have to be in it to win it!

I remember being impressed and even excited... in 2003. Unfortunately he flamed out, and at least from our perspective, sold out.

mfpark said:
Hey, Trump is polling second or third in New Hampshire right now, so who knows? You have to be in it to win it!

I wonder if Trump will make a stink over Jindal's birth certificate. It would be nice if he could show some consistency in his racist rhetoric.

I think it's interesting to see some diversity in major party candidates. And refreshing, especially from the Republicans. What are the odds of the GOP nominating someone other than a wealthy white guy?

Trump, with his money and his bumper sticker quotes can do damage to the Republicans. The amount of damage will be determined by whether or not he is a flash in the pan (the GOP had several of them in 2012) or he finds traction.

BCC said:
Trump, with his money and his bumper sticker quotes can do damage to the Republicans. The amount of damage will be determined by whether or not he is a flash in the pan (the GOP had several of them in 2012) or he finds traction.

On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.

H. L. Mencken

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/h/h_l_mencken.html#8ZpBk1qgbTv7GS0u.99

Jindal has plenty of time on his side. All he needs to do on this run is not eff anything up, not say anything stupid, and build a lot of political goodwill and it will serve him well in later runs, maybe 8 years down the road. The trick is come out of this cavalcade looking smart and likable. The opening salvo is a little weird and twee, but if he keeps his head down and lets everyone else say all the ridiculous *****, he's in good stead. Stick to policy, stay away from getting cornered on social wedge issues and he's golden.