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Jindal says not interested in being president

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by mc mark, Dec 11, 2008.

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  1. mc mark

    mc mark Member

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    Never really thought he was a serious contender in the first place, but it’s interesting to see what the republican reaction will be.

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    (CNN) – Bobby Jindal — the Indian-American Louisiana governor who is widely viewed as one of the frontrunners for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination — flatly said Tuesday he's not interested in seeking the White House.

    "No," Jindal said definitively when asked if he was interested in being president, according to The Associated Press.

    Jindall made the comments at a Richmond, Virginia, news conference, during which he endorsed Bob McDonnell – a Republican running for governor of Virginia.

    Jindal said instead he has his sights set on seeking reelection to his current office in 2011.

    http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/10/jindal-says-no-to-white-house-run/
     
    #1 mc mark, Dec 11, 2008
  2. BigBenito

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    At least, not until 2016.
     
    #2 BigBenito, Dec 11, 2008
  3. justtxyank

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    I'm not going to run for president.

    signed,

    Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Fred Thompson, etc.
     
    #3 justtxyank, Dec 11, 2008
  4. Apollo Creed

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    LOL, what is he supposed to say, when the guy people just voted in hasn't even started yet?

    "Yes, I want to be president, RIGHT NOW! Move over Hussein Osama!!!!"
     
    #4 Apollo Creed, Dec 11, 2008
  5. A_3PO

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    This means absolutely nothing. If enough in the GOP want him in 2012, he will run. I doubt that happens.

    mcmark, I share your sentiments about Jindal. I can't see the guy getting nominated and winning a national election. Maybe he could be a V.P. choice. Probably has a future as a cabinet member. I sure hope he's able to shake some of dirt out of Louisiana politics, but the way things work, he could make a lot of enemies and be radioactive by 2011.
     
    #5 A_3PO, Dec 11, 2008
  6. texanskan

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    this about guarantees that he will run for president
     
    #6 texanskan, Dec 11, 2008
  7. Batman Jones

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    Of course he's planning to run for president. What he's "not interested" in is running against Obama.
     
    #7 Batman Jones, Dec 11, 2008
  8. MadMax

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    so i don't need to file my lawsuit regarding his citizenship???
     
    #8 MadMax, Dec 11, 2008
  9. Major

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    The next sentence from that article (or added sentence):

    But AP reports Jindal, whom many Republicans view as best positioned to transform the party's image, did not rule out the possibility he may change his mind about a White House run.

    So apparently, it means nothing.
     
    #9 Major, Dec 11, 2008
  10. Chopped

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    Speaking also as an indian, and knowing some of his anti-immigrant policies I would not like to see him in the white house.
     
    #10 Chopped, Dec 11, 2008
  11. Space Ghost

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    Are you considered a natural born if you are born on a reservation?
     
    #11 Space Ghost, Dec 11, 2008
  12. lalala902102001

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    He's going to change his mind about running for president when 2014 rolls around. ;)

    Of course his sights are on reelection in 2011 now. If he loses that, all bets are off.
     
    #12 lalala902102001, Dec 11, 2008
  13. Nice Rollin

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    ;) i heard he's a muslim ;)
     
    #13 Nice Rollin, Dec 11, 2008
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    "You won't have Nixon to kick around anymore, because, gentlemen, this is my last press conference."
     
    #14 weslinder, Dec 12, 2008
  15. FranchiseBlade

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    He probably is. I would need to see his birth certificate. I hear he's not running because he isn't really a natural born citizen.
     
    #15 FranchiseBlade, Dec 12, 2008
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