Ask Gov. Bobby Jindal

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Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal can claim a lot of titles: the youngest current leader of any U.S. state, the first non-white governor of Louisiana since Reconstruction, and the first Indian-American governor in U.S. history. A champion of ethics reform, he's rumored to be on John McCain's short list of potential running mates and will be at the Republican National Convention. Use the form below to submit your questions for Gov. Jindal, then look for the upcoming interview in TIME Magazine.

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Posted by Brandon Dykstra in Kalamazoo, MI:
How soon are you going to run for president?
Posted by Rohit Dhawan in New York, NY:
Have you considered taking part in Indian politics?
Posted by Bikram Gautam in Manchester, NH:
How do you view the current US immigration laws?
Posted by Joseph Grace Stilwell in Miami:
..Hi..Bobiiieee..
..These're the thoughts on the business of life, in the Mississippi river and Louisiana..They said.................................................................................
..In Louisiana we don't bet on football games..We bet on whether a politician is going to be indicted or not...........................................................
....................................................................By-MARK DUFFY.............................
..Louisiana has no monopoly on rogues, rapscallions, shakedowns and kickbacks..Nor is it the only place where a few officials have endeared themselves to the electorate by means of the utter disorder of their private lives.............................................................................................
.....................................................................By-JON NORDHEIMER.................
..New Orleans life is such a night life..The thing that comes up very often is that our day essentially doesn't start until midnight or 2 in the morning................................................................................................................
......................................................................By-ROBERT ASPRIN....................
..The biggest challenge in New Orleans has been to find workers who can climb a ladder after lunch..........................................................................
.......................................................................By-HARRY ANDERSON..............
..And you find as a writer there are certain spots on the planet where you write better than others, and I believe in that..And New Orleans is one of them..........................................................................................................
........................................................................By-JIMMY BUFFETT....................
..In America, I would say New York and New Orleans are the two most interesting food towns..In New Orleans, they don't have a bad deli..There's no mediocrity accepted..............................................................
.........................................................................By-MARIO BATALI.......................
..There's a difference between the blues of the New Orleans guys and anyone else and the difference is in a chord, but I can't figure the name of it..It's a different chord, and they all make it...............................................
..........................................................................By-JIMMY RUSHING.................
..In New Orleans you could almost see other dimensions..There's only one day at a time here, then it's tonight and then tomorrow will be today again..Chronic melancholia hanging from the trees..You never get tired of it..After a while you start to feel like a ghost from one of the tombs, like you're in a wax museum below crimson clouds..Spirit empire..Wealthy empire....................................................................................
...........................................................................By-BOB DYLAN.........................
..Surely, if Mother Nature had been consulted, she would never have consented to building a city in New Orleans.................................................
..........................................................................By-MORTIMER ZUCKERMAN.
..We owe it to the flood victims of New Orleans to give them truthful answers as to why this event took place and to assure our citizens that tragedies like this will never happen again...................................................
...........................................................................By-CHARLES RANGEL...........
..Because Katrina put it out there, no one can play the pretend game anymore that there isn't poverty and inequality in this country...................
...........................................................................By-MARC MORIAL....................
..It's important to address young people in the reopening of New Orleans..In rebuilding, let's revisit the potential of American democracy and American glory.............................................................................................
............................................................................By-WYNTON MARSALIS........
..Can you give me, some thoughts on the coming elections of the, Presidents, of the USA's.???..Have funs and Thank you............................
..Joseph Grace Stilwell......................................................................................
Miama
Posted by Charles Gilmore in Syracuse:
What is your best guess in how much longer it will take the Republican Party to have women and non-whites as serious contenders in the presidential primaries?
Posted by Vic Vera Cruz in Union City, CA:
With the George W. Bush presidency coming to a close, is there anything the Republican Party should apologize for to the American people and to the world?
Posted by Colleen Keirn in Oakland, CA:
What do you feel you can do as a governor to decrease the prevalence of ethics abuse in our national government?
Posted by Shahab Moghadam in Saratoga,CA:
What is your view on the Russia-Georgia conflict?
Posted by Shahab Moghadam in Saratoga,CA:
What is the issue you care most about?
Posted by Shahab Moghadam in Saratoga,CA:
What advice do you have for young people who aspire to enter the field of politics and government?
Posted by Margaret de Campiano in Brentwood, CA:
If you are chosen as the running mate of John McCain, how would you address the war in Iraq?
Posted by Margaret de Campiano in Brentwood, CA:
What would you bring to the Republican Convention?
Posted by Shanmuga Sundaram in Jersey City, NJ:
As a person with Indian background, do you think you are advantaged or disadvantaged in American politics, and how?
Posted by Shanmuga Sundaram in Jersey City, NJ:
What's your opinion on the undeniable discrepancy in the Russia-Georgia war portrayal between the western and the rest of the world's media?
Posted by Shanmuga Sundaram in Jersey City, NJ:
If you were to offer one advice to India/any developing country to improve their medal share in the Olympics, what would that be?
Posted by Darren Johnston in Kalamazoo, MI:
In your opinion, what is the future of the Republican Party?
Posted by Paul Bagus in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada:
do you support michael phelps??;)
Posted by Anne Huang in Philadelphia:
How do you overcome incorrect assumptions that a minority is inherently outside mainstream ideals without alienating people from the same minority background? How do you reconcile that potential tension when it comes to your political appeal?
Posted by Shanmuga Sundaram T in Jersey City, NJ:
What's your take on the recent claims that Wal-Mart employees are alluded to vote for the Republicans?
Posted by Shanmuga Sundaram T in Jersey City, NJ:
Would the N-deal with India get a new fillip, if you were elected as the Vice-President? Some people, if not many, in India feel that 123 agreement is more favourable for the US rather than for India, your position?
Posted by Abbas Esmail in New york:
Where do you see yourself in the next 4 years ?
Posted by Ari Sheinwald in Riverdale, New York:
Do you really believe in exorcisms?
Posted by Garth Jowett in Houston:
Governor Jindal,

Given the poor state of education in this country, especially science education, do you think that it is wise for you to pander to the right wing evangelical component of the Repubilcan party by subscribing to the very unscientific concept of "intellgent design"? I am nervous with the idea of a vice-president who thinks that the earth is flat!
Posted by Susan Thomas in Concord:
Governor Jindal,

What has been the most difficult obstacle for you to overcome in your political life?
Posted by David Vasson in New Orleans, LA:
I admire very much your bravery to stick to your stance on intelligent design even when your opponents ignorantly mocked you. What do you believe are some of the biggest problems facing science education today?
Posted by Kevin Parkinson in Portland, OR:
Do you think John McCain's adultery should exclude him from the Presidency?
Posted by Gabriel Crowson in Elmhurst, Illinois:
The Republican party has been losing ground to the Democrats for the past several years, partly due to the prolonged war in Iraq and an unpopular President. What can the Republican party do to regain the confidence and goodwill of the electorate?
Posted by David McDowell in Slidell, LA:
Here in Louisiana, there are many of us who believe you came up short in your promises of ethics reform, what plans do you have to continue this effort?
Posted by Mehari Mesghina in Rochester, NY:
In these times of enegry crisis everybody from presidential candidates to oil tycoons are preaching the greatest wealth transfer in the history of human kind. If we stop transfering wealth and other countries do the same doesn't this go counter to market economy? How about the wealth that's being transfered to us? Is this political pandering or do you think that is what the USA should do to solve the energy crisis?
Posted by Edward Mai in Natchitoches, LA:
Do you think the Cyber Command is the last chance for LA to catch to transform its economy to knowledge economy and high tech economy? What if DoD decided to nix the idea?
Posted by Kevin McDermott in Los Angeles:
Do you support the Republican position of "preventive war?" Do you think we should talk to our enemies?
Posted by Andy Chu in Arcadia, CA:
During your run to become govenor of Louisiana, have you ever had the thought of quitting it?
Posted by Andy Chu in Arcadia, CA:
Will you run for President after you finish your term as Govenor?
Posted by Andy Chu in Arcadia, CA:
If John McCain asks you to be the running mate, will you accept or decline? Why?
Posted by Andy Chu in Arcadia, CA:
do you think you being an indian american has ever affected your rights at all
Posted by Andy Chu in Arcadia, CA:
Hurricane Katrina took Louisiana by a storm, if there is another natural disaster in Louisiana, how will you mend the damage it causes?
Posted by Andy Sun in Los Angeles:
If you ever want to be President one day, what would be the top things on your agenda?
Posted by Andy Sun in Los Angeles:
YOu are currently the second Asian American to become governor inside the US, do you encourage other Asians to run for the governor position?
Posted by Andy Sun in Los Angeles:
Why of all names did you choose the name Bobby from the Brady Bunch as a name?
Posted by Sylesh Volla in Eagan, Minnesota:
Why did you convert from Hinduism to Catholicism?
Posted by Sylesh Volla in Eagan, Minnesota:
As a Republican, what three issues would you stress for America to improve on the most?
Posted by Sylesh Volla in Eagan, Minnesota:
Do you think President Bush is being overly criticized about his decisions on Iraq?
Posted by Tanu Bhandari in Los Angeles:
Has your Indian origin played any Role, Obstacle or Challenge in your political career ?
Posted by Tanu Bhandari in Los Angeles:
In your opinion how successful Indians are, as a Community in USA.
Posted by Tanu Bhandari in Los Angeles:
If you become the Vice President of USA, what will be your priorities.
Posted by santosh shriram shinde in mumbai:
yes, I have taking part in indian politics
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
People often say that being a govenor is one of the most painful but rewarding jobs, do you agree with that?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
If you could go back to your childhood, what would you have done differently?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
Do you support or decline the war in Iraq?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
You have been called one of the most inspirational leaders in the US, do you believe that you are inspirational in any way?

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