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?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
Which position do you like better, the position in the House of Representatives or being Louisiana's govenor?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be and why?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
Hurricane Katrina made Louisiana suffer a great loss, did you lose anything during Katrina?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
How was the reaction to the Indian and Indian-American people when you were elected Louisiana's governor?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
You are known as a family man and also a political man, how do you maintain both reputations?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
How has becoming Louisiana'a governor changed you as a person?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
What is on your agenda after being governor of Louisiana?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
If you were to chose become any politician in the world, who would you be and why?
Posted by Tyush Thomas in York, PA:
Why do prefer the name Bobby over Piyush?
Posted by Nicolas Vicchio in River Vale, New Jersey:
What was going through your head when you were appointed secretary of Louisiana dept. of health and hospiatls at age 25 with 12,000 employees and a 4 billion dollar budget.
Posted by Raza Hoda in Ithaca, NY:
Does faith have an influence on your political decisions?
Posted by Syed Hoda in New York, NY:
What role do you envision for yourself on the national and international scene?
Posted by Rana Hoda in Jackson Heights, NY:
How has the Indian-American community accepted your conversion of faith?
Posted by Tyush Thomas in York, PA:
Why do you prefer the name Bobby over Piyush?
Posted by Carl Weidner in San Diego:
Why should a Gay or Lesbian American ever vote for a Republican and convince me that we should not plan to live in Canada or Europe should Republicans ever control both Executive and Legislative Branches?
Posted by Mike Ozmun in Austin, TX:
Governor Jindal:

As an Indian-American, what is your opinion of corporate outsourcing and, as Vice President, would you work to curtail the drain of high-tech jobs from the U.S.?
Posted by Mike Ozmun in Austin, TX:
Governor Jindal:

Why can't the United States be tougher with Pakistan to reduce the corruption there, and perhaps have a better chance of apprehending Osama bin Laden?
Posted by Naing Moore in Los Angeles:
Congratulations for all your success including being the first Indian American governor.!What advice would you give for young Asian Americans who wish to follow their dreams like you?
Posted by nick pierone in north hollywood, ca:
bobby

could you please justify the 180,000 private contractors that the united states is employing in iraq? unregulated (compared to our military) and paid for by our tax dollars. is this the "victory" that john mccain is now constantly referring to?

thanks

peace

nick pierone
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
If you had the ability to create or overturn a law, what would it be and why?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
How have you incoporated the young thinkings into the old fashioned ways?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
Has being an India American impacted or affected your life both poilitical and non political in any way?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
Do you like the old fashioned political ways or the new ones better?
Posted by Rahil Patel in Richlands, VA:
How do you believe that your being vice president would inspire many from the US?
Posted by Amy Wyron in Potomac, MD:
What is your take on the term "model minority"? How does this idea inform/blur people's understanding of what it means to be a minority in this country?
Posted by Ankur Parashar in Merrimack, NH:
Who are the three people you admire most?
Posted by ian kachemov in Highland MD:
Are you a strong supporter of george bush?
Posted by Puja Parikh in Fort Wayne, IN:
As a fellow Indian-American, what issues will you promote to help our minority?
Posted by Puja Parikh in Fort Wayne, IN:
What about being Indian has helped you become the person you are?
Posted by Puja Parikh in Fort Wayne, IN:
What do you say to the Indian-Americans who generally vote Democratic?
Posted by Puja Parikh in Fort Wayne, IN:
What does your family think of your rising prominence in US politics?
Posted by Puja Parikh in Fort Wayne, IN:
How do you believe minorities will influence the upcoming elections in November?
Posted by Puja Parikh in Fort Wayne, IN:
Do you believe that Senator Obama is playing the race card as Senator McCain alleges?
Posted by Toni L. Beamon in Baton Rouge:
When can Louisiana students begin to participate in year-round school session and why are you not pushing more aggressively for this movement?
Posted by Kathryn Halphen in Baton Rouge, LA:
Would you ever consider sending your children to public school in Louisiana or any other state? Why or why not?
Posted by Suraj Patel in Grand Rapids, MI:
What is your take on Bollywood, India's movie capital, do you find Bollywood films entertaining?
Posted by Ari Stern in Brooklyn:
What's your favorite song?
Posted by Raymond F. Ramirez MD in Mableton, Ga.:
Gov. Jindal:

With all the cronyism you inherited and have attempted to ameliorate in La.; how do you feel about it's wanton pervasiveness during the Bush administration?
Posted by Bryan Perkins in Baton Rouge, LA:
I understand that you have a degree in biology, yet you still signed the Louisiana Science Education Act. Do you think that Intelligent Design and Creationism should be taught in science classes?
Posted by tyler quebedeaux in duson,la:
After the near debacle that was the legislative pay raise issue, how will you handle future attempts by the legislature to raise their pay and what do you think is the best way to solve this important issue?
Posted by John Berry in Bloomington, IN:
Do you support the work of Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker?
Posted by Jeffrey L. Jones in Tallahassee, Florida:
According to The Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Report, earlier this year, while still in the US House of Representatives, you recieved around $20,000 in political contributions from lobbyists for the Turkish government. Did that influence your decision to withdraw your support from the resolution you previously sponsored commemorating the Armenian genocide?
Posted by Khin Maung Aye in Radford, VA:
In your opinion, what is the best and the worst things in the future if Senator Obama is elected U.S. President?
Posted by Kim Tate in Birmingham, AL:
Given the success of Grameen Bank and micro-loans in your native country, do you think the US will ever adopt a system like it to help get rid of poverty? What is your view on micro-loans?
Posted by Kim Tate in Birmingham, AL:
Given the success of Grameen Bank and micro-loans in your native country, do you think the US will ever adopt a system of micro-loans to assist the poor in this country? What is your view on micro-loans?
Posted by Jeffrey L. Jones in Tallahassee, Florida:
According to The Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Report, last year, while still in the US House of Representatives, you recieved around $20,000 in political contributions from lobbyists for the Turkish government. Did that influence your decision to withdraw your support from the resolution you previously sponsored commemorating the Armenian genocide?
Posted by Sylesh Volla in Eagan, Minnesota:
If you weren't involved in politics, what other job would you like to have?
Posted by Tanu Bhandari in Los Angeles:
Has name and faith change, really helped you in America.
Posted by Nikhil Borkhetaria in Indianapolis, IN:
Why don't you go by Piyush, your real name?
Posted by Nikhil Borkhetaria in Indianapolis, IN:
Was it your idea to have a green backdrop for McCain the night Obama declared being the Democratic Presidential Nominee?
Posted by Nikhil Borkhetaria in Indianapolis, IN:
Would you consider the stereotype of Indians to be overall positive or negative?
Posted by Nikhil Borkhetaria in Indianapolis, IN:
Do you purport to be able to make a decision regarding pregnancy better than women can?
Posted by victor spinelli in ambridge,pa:
As an Indian-American what has been the most important moment in your life?
Posted by Nikhil Borkhetaria in Indianapolis, IN:
What can you say about your voting record with regards to the environment?
Posted by Victor Spinelli in Ambridge,Pa:
If John McCain does not choose you as his running mate. Who do you think would be the next best choice??
Posted by Victor Spinelli in Ambridge,Pa:
What is the one thing that you want the people of the State of Louisiana do know about Gov Bobby Jindal that they do not know
Posted by Nikhil Borkhetaria in Indianapolis, IN:
What do you think is the single biggest problem facing healthcare today?
Posted by Bethanne Patterson in Destrehan:
Fiscal reform and discipline, ethics reform and setting a new bar for doing business in Louisiana are all great accomplishments in your first months as Governor. Louisiana has a reputation of being one of the most politically corrupt enviroments in the nation. You have made great strides along with the Legislature to make a positive impact with your 64 point ethics reform agenda. How do you plan on continuing to change the reputation of our state while trying to jump start our post-Katriina economy?
Posted by Bethanne Patterson in Destrehan, Louisiana:
How has becoming the Face of Louisiana as one of our most prolific and articulate politicians changed your life?
Posted by Karen Murphy in Baker, Louisiana:
Now that there is a petition going around in Louisiana for you to run for President in 2012 are you planning on it?
Posted by DJ Tanner in Baton Rouge:
Sometimes when I'm in bed I like to fart and then pull the covers up over my head. Do you do this too? If you do, can I become Governor?
Posted by Vandana Kekre in Pittsburgh,Pa:
Why should Indian Americans like me support you when you have maintained such a cool indifference to us?
Posted by Abraham Weiss in Monsey, New York:
In your opinion, what is the most important issue facing Americans today?
Posted by Joana Azevedo Viana in Lisboa, Portugal:
If asked to be McCain's veeps, will you accept it?
Posted by Patricia Davis in Pittsburgh, PA:
You're a strong supporter of Senator McCain but can you name an issue (or two) on which you disagree with him so strongly that you would go toe-to-toe with him?
Posted by Heber Do Nascimento Quispe in Sao Paulo:
Gov. Bobby Jindal, If elected to be vice what will be your first propose policy with the foreign countries of South America? Especially with leftist goverments such as Bolivia, Venezuela and Equador?
Posted by Paige Teeny in Gig Harbor, Washington:
If you were choosen to be McCain's Vp, would you accept, or continue to improve Louisiana?
Posted by Robert John Crowley in Tallahassee, Florida:
Why did you buy your wife a Toyota Avalon out of your district when you were a Congressman and how did you get such a good deal on it? Some people would call it a steal.
Posted by Alex Traum in bellmore:
what made you want to run for Governor of Louisiana ?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
what inspired you to go into politics?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
Have you ever inserted any Indian elements into your political life?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
There have been a minority of people who have critisized you and your ways, if you were to respond to these people, what would yoy tell them?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
will you ever write a book about your life and your journey?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
If your journey were to be made into a film, what would be your response and who would you like to play you?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
Do you think missing out on the whole Indian childhood affects you in any way today?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
You have been known to be a civil servant, politician, student, and writer, which one do you prefer?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
You have worked for Lakshmi Mittal before, does that experience help you today in life?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
What are your plans or ideas to help save this earth from real damage such as global warming?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
Do you have any regrets resigning from being principal policy advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
What is one book or film that inspires you or really reached out to you in your political career?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, California:
TO whom to you thank this successful life that you lead today?
Posted by Shahab Moghadam in Saratoga,CA:
What is your proudest achievement so far?
Posted by Shahab Moghadam in Saratoga,CA:
If chosen to be a member of a McCain administration, What will be your top priority?
Posted by David Owens in Baltimore:
How were you able to convince the citizens of Louisiana that even though you didn't look like them, you still had the same hopes, dreams and aspirations as they did for the state?
Posted by Mohammed Ajmal in Houston:
How does it feel to be the first Indian Governor? what are your plans for Louisiana and its Residents during your time in Office?
Posted by Abraham Weiss in Monsey, New York:
Seriously, what is your favorite ice cream flavour?
Posted by Cyriac Kalarickal in Morganton, NC:
Would you ever run for the office of the President of the United States of America ?
Posted by Cyriac Kalarickal in Morganton, NC:
Would you have accepted the VP slot if you knew Mccain was absolutely invincible ?
Posted by Abhay Jajoo in Phoenix, AZ:
Was your decision to change name and religion influenced by the thinking that some day you will be running for a public office from a conservative state like Louisiana?
Posted by Jeronimo Sochaczewski in New York:
You've said that you are not going to reissue a ban on discriminating against gays and lesbians in the workplace. while race, religion, gender, are areas covered by anti-discrimination laws.
would you have a clear conscience if someone in Louisiana got fired because they are gay?
Posted by Regina Wong in Rochester Hills, MI:
How does the Indian community respond to your many, revolutionary titles?
Posted by Jeff O’Connor in Detroit, MI:
So, after you help the GOP strip women, gays, and non-Christians of their rights in the name of eliminating "special rights" and "special classes," how long do you think it will be before they go after brown people?

I'll bet you good money there's not 1 in 100 Republicans who would want their children dating your children.

Jindal (JIN - dal) n. A member of a disempowered minority group who persecutes other minorities to curry favor with his or her oppressors.
Posted by LUCKY NUMBER 777 in Washington DC:
..The English word "jungle" is an Anglicized descendant of the Hindi / Maratha janjal and the Sanskrit word jangala..The Indian words have meanings of "deserted place," "wasted-land," and "uncultivated land."
The concept of a jungle as a place of dense and tangled vegetation probably originated with Indian common law that said any farm land untilled for five years was a "deserted place," read "jungle."
..So the questions is what do you want to do about, today useless political jungle of, India-USAs and your state, the Louisiana to, how to make useful one in first 10 step by step rules..??..I seeing lots of the talking are, instead of using step by step rules, they are jumping way ahead the plan..Therefor everything are becoming misunderstand..How is your brother rose garden anyway..??.. He like it very much..Didn't he..??..We were grow up very up very fast, didn't we..??..We were in teenage in rose garden, I hoping to see him in the garden soon..??
LUCKY NUMBER 777
Washington DC
Posted by Victor Spinelli in Ambridge,Pa:
What is the biggest problem area in the State of Louisiana? What would you do to fix it???
Posted by Sylesh Volla in Eagan, Minnesota:
If you were president, what would be the first thing you would do to improve education in the U.S.?
Posted by Alison Burgess in :
Why don't Louisiana hospitals observe the tobacco ban one sees nationwide?
Posted by Raj Devasagayam in Albany, NY:
Piyush to Bobby, Hindu to Catholic, are you comfortable?
Posted by Alison Burgess in Shreveport, LA:
Wouldn't it be more ethical to work harder to ensure good programs for the people of Louisiana, like universal Pre-K education, than to bang away at legislators' foolishness?
Posted by Raj Devasagayam in Albany, NY:
Holywood or Bollywood?
Posted by Alison Burgess in Shreveport, LA:
What have you done to show some leadership in rebuilding New Orleans and protecting its port?
Posted by Raj Devasagayam in Albany, NY:
How is your view of USA different from your parents?
Posted by Raj Devasagayam in Albany, NY:
Have you ever travelled to India? Tell us something that stands out to you from your Indian heritage that impacts your role as a public servant.
Posted by Raj Devasagayam in Albany, NY:
Do your chidren speak an Indian language?
Posted by Raj Devasagayam in Albany, NY:
Given your limited experience in politics, do you think Senator Obama is "prepared to be the President o US?
Posted by Alison Burgess in Shreveport, LA:
Some Asian men can seem prissy to other Americans, with their higher voices and hand gestures. Is it ok to discriminate against them because they seem to be gay even if they are Indian?
Posted by Alison Burgess in Shreveport, LA:
Can a Catholic support a candidate who divorces his handicapped wife for a rich younger woman?
Posted by Jacob Devasagayam in Albany, NY:
Like you I was born in the USA thirteen years ago. As a teenager in an immigrant family, how did you recocile your parents' Indian culture with your American experience?
Posted by Jacob Devasagayam in Albany, NY:
Like you I was born in the USA thirteen years ago. As a son of immigrants, any suggestions on how to begin my career in public service?
Posted by Sylesh Volla in Eagan, Minnesota:
Is there any other reason, other than you are happy with your job, that you don't want to become vice president?
Posted by Sylesh Volla in Eagan, Minnesota:
Why is supporting pro-life better than supporting pro-choice?
Posted by Shahab Moghadam in Saratoga,CA:
What is your view on Sen. Obama's choice of Sen. Joe Biden as his running mate?
Posted by Lesley Warga in Vancouver, BC:
Do you think America will ever stop hyphenating people's ethnicity?
(i.e. why is it necessary for TIME to describe you as the "first non-white governor of Louisiana . . . and the first Indian-American governor...")
Posted by Laura Knight in Melbourne, Australia:
Have you ever been asked to give your opinions on India's current political situation?
Posted by Laura Knight in Melbourne, Australia:
Who have been your most valuable supporters thus far?
Posted by Neeti Dharia in New York:
You go by the name of "Bobby" even though your given name is Piyush. Your children also follow your lead and are given "non-Indian" names. Do you ever feel guilt in Americanizing your family and letting their Indian heritage taking a seemingly backseat?
Posted by Neeti Dharia in New York:
You grew up Hindu, and converted to Catholicism in High School. What role have these two religions played in your political views and choices?
Posted by Brian Schweigl in Manitowoc, WI:
Do you think states will play a larger part in financing the construction and upkeep of their infrastructure if the federal government does not make it a higher priority?
Posted by Rick Sanchez in Fort Worth, TX:
How do feel being known as the great, new Republican hope and answer to Barack Obama?
Posted by Sylesh Volla in Eagan:
Why is supporting a pro-life candidate better than supporting a pro-choice candidate?
Posted by Mel Maurer in :
How difficult has it been governing while being considered for VP - did you make you or others feel you were a lame duck?

Mel Maurer
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, CA:
if you werent the governor or in politics, what do you think you would be?
Posted by Andrew YH Sun in Los Angeles, CA:
IF you were able to go anywhere right now where would you choose and why?
Posted by Madhav Acharya in Vienna, VA:
You have been criticized for denying your roots, and your long silence following the murder of two Indian students at LSU received a lot of negative press both in the US and India. Do you honestly believe that the American public does not see you first and foremost as an Indian American, and do you have any chance of succeeding in US politics outside of Louisiana?
Posted by Paul McElhinny in York:
Do you speak hindi
Posted by SANDIE in FRANKLIN:
THIS IS CONCERNING THE FOOD STAMP ISSUE. YEA, I'M MIDDLE CLASS I WORK FOR EVERYTHING I GET, LIVE FROM PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK CAUSE THE COST OF LIVING IS HIGH.
APPLY FOR DISSATER ASSISTANCE FOOD STAMPS, YOU THINK I GOT THEM, NOOOOOO CAUSE I MADE 8.00 TO MUCH. BUT U GOT THESE LAZY A______ES,THAT GOT MORE THAN ENOUGH.
IF U CAN'T GIVE TO ALL, DON'T GIVE TO ANY!!!!!!!
Posted by David Britton in St Joseph:
Gov. Jindal, I am a Democrat and a para-educator. I was about to change my party to republican until I read that you were against raises for para-proffesionals. I have a bachelors degree in business, and have passed the para-educators praxis. I'm currently studying of the praxis I. I chose education because I have seen the poor system of teaching in our parish. Gov. Jindal I feel that you must consider your support teachers salaries. Think about it, some para-educators become teachers but if they can't afford to live on the salary that they're getting, they have to move on to another job, thus we have lost another of what could have been a good teacher. Gov. Jindal I like you, you seem like a real sincere person, but you have think about education. Retaining teachers in Louisiana is differcult and will remain that way if you don't pay support staff and teachers. You yourself had to be taught and look where you are today. What if you didn't have a quality teacher and a dedicated support staff? I can see you becoming president one day, but the key to any election is to take care of everyone, poor people need you to. Now, think about it, there are more people in American than there are rich. "Get them on your side and just as the universe is vast, so will your heights of fame.
Posted by robert v. tims in maurepas:
governor jindal are we that live in livingston parish going to get help from fema for hurricane ike? as my houes and others were under water and full of mud later. please help us. bob tims
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Posted by MARY HELEN TALL in JENNINGS:
I HAVE A QUESTION . I AM CURIOUS AS TO WHY DOES THE REPUBLICAN PARTY HAVE TO PRODUCE THEIR RECORDS ON EVERY SINGLE ASPECT OF THEIR LIVES AND THE DEMOCRATS NEVER HAVE TO PRODUCE ANY RECORDS, NAMELY, BIDEN'S HEALTH RECORDS AND BARAK OBAMA'S RECORDS OF HIS BIRTH , COLLEGE AND HEALTH . WE HAVE SEEN SO MUCH ABOUT MCCAIN'S MEDICAL RECORDS AND SARAH PALIN'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER BUT NOTHING CONCERNING OBAMA 'S RECORDS..
WOULD YOU PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ANSWERS TO THIS SUBJECT..AS A REPUBLICAN, I SURELY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY NOONE IS QUESTIONING OR GETTING THE ANSWERS TO THE PEOPLE.

SINCERELY,
MARY HELEN
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Posted by kathleen Jeanfreau in louisiana:
We are one of the families in St. Bernard Parish who had lost everything. We had sold are home early on, and before selling it we called Road Home and asked if we would get the difference if sold early. They said Yes, so we sold (because we had nothing and keeping up with a house and insurance did not sound like a good idea) however now we are back in the system like so many waiting. We have property across the lake now in Pearl River and we are building now after 3 years. We are in a flood zone and would like a grant because we are raising our home 6 feet off the ground. We are told no because we did not apply before the deadline. But they would not let us because they told us we had sold our home early. To me, we have taken the load off of the tax payers by selling our home and having someone take care of it other then the tax payers. Our friends who took the money and kept their homes are keeping them and selling them after 3 years. They are putting the grant money in their pockets and moving away from St. Bernard Parish, they are coming out ahead. I don't understand this! Why is it that we can't get into the grant program for elvation of our home. We need that extra money just as much as the people who have received grant money and are not even living in their homes.
Please write me back, I know I am just one person, and really I'm getting very tired of the fight. If I knew what I know now I would have moved out of Louisiana.

In His Grip
Kathleen Jeanfreau
Posted by gloria p leffler in summerville,southcarolina:
Dear Mr. Gov. Jindal. How can I be a supporter for your political career as a future lider of the United States of America, we support you all the way(MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS) I will be so thanful with God if He give us a lider like you in 2012. With the support of your spiritual and lovely background I believe you can bring the republican party again in higher moral and strengh.
Im an student of medicine, biology major, at CSU , south Carolina but I got informed by you thought my dear friends . They are bright and republicanas and do so much good for the community just like you. We all togheter can help for your election in 2012, and Our God will help us.

Please tell me HOW CAN i HELP.

sINCERELY, GLORIA P LEFFLER.

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