Comments on: Bobby Jindal: The GOP's Rising Star?

Morley Safer Profiles Louisiana's Gov., Who Some Think May Run For The White House One Day

[wdh3007]

Jindal lacks experience and should not be the GOP's person but neither should RNC Chairman Michael Steele he is not the guy to lead party. Even at the CPAC meeting not one speaker mentioned real true conservative principles which are Liberty, Borders Language and Culture. The point is all of the real conservatives are gone and have abadoned their principles for the quest of power. The last true conservative was Raegan when he was living but until conservatives bring back the principles they once lived by the party will only be what it is now.

[sero5]

Way overhyped by the media as the future of the Republican Party. Most of the party is white and beholden to keeping whites in charge of the White House.

[labrat9999]

Yikes an Ivy League educated person in the GOP!! What happened to all that talk about Obama being an Ivy League person. Hmmm...seems like a bit of a double standard here. But on the other hand Jindal is an Ivy League moron so that's different. Please keep this guy in the GOP race for President. And Failin too. We love a good show.

[greybeardvet]

I am very positive about a smart guy of Indian heritage rising to the top in American politics, in fact, I would rather see that kind of real talent on the Democrat side than the Republican, however his over-the-top endorsement of "family values" rings a bit false. I'm also waiting for the final version of how he and the sheriff saved Katrina victims from the bureaucrats.

[lcswa]

Like other bloggers here I am appalled and saddened by Mr. Jindal's disconnection from his heritage. Is denying who you are and where you come from a way for this gentleman to garner respect from his political party? And furthermore as a child of two native Louisianans his comments alluding to non existing racism just don't ring true. Mr. Jinal needs to educate himself about his own state. As a west coaster who visits a grandmother who lives in a town just north of Baton Rouge, where non whites are still not welcome to walk down certain streets after a certain time of the days; I wonder about the integrity of someone who would turn a blind eye to racism and injustice that is obviously still there.

[Voltaire11]

It was quite a disappointment to see that CBS caved in to Republican cajoling to do a segment on Bobby Jindal on 60 minutes: it looked an awful lot like damage control after his disastrous performance delivering the Republican response last Tuesday. Fortunately, he still didn't look ready for prime time.

[briannorwood]

Jindal joins Palin, Huckabee and Romney among the GOP's "not ready for prime time" players!

[pizzanick]

As a conservative, I don't get a good feeling watching Jindal in this story. When asked if he encountered any racism when he was a kid, he said no, he was always welcomed with open arms in Louisiana. Really? No kids calling him names when he was young - are kids that mature? The other thing that troubled me about Jindal is that his family seemed to have entirely turned away from Indian culture. I would think that as a first generation immigrant, you would retain at least a few traditions. This guy is too willing to appease. Too perfect to be trusted. I would think he's lying through that smile of his.

[zed533u]

Even Iran is experimenting in stem-cell research, yes Iran. Creationism? Oh, come on. Republican Whip, Eric Cantor is not much better either. I agree with the "BUSH BUSH BUSH..." response or we be damned to a third world country.

P.S. This site doesn't (does not) like my apostrophe on my 64-bit laptop

[anj715]

It was quite appauling to watch the Jindal's last night totally disregarding their culture and heritage. As they are only the first generation indians, I find it hard to believe they have no connection with India or they don't want to do any thing with india. Are they hiding something? All Indians living in the USA have large extended families in India and they make frequent visits to Inida with their kids especially for weddings back home. It is quite appaulling they are so politically motivated ,they change their names and religion and totally deny themselves and their children of their heritage,. I have no respect for him. I respect people who value their culture and backgrounds they come and don't try to change themselves for poltics. I respect Obama not distancing himself from his real name and his heritage.