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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal Crushes Competition to Win Re-Election

Oct. 22, 2011 10:36pm Christopher Santarelli

(AP) Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal on Saturday easily coasted to a second term, winning in a landslide election after failing to attract any well-known or deep-pocketed opposition.

The 40-year-old Republican overwhelmed nine competitors in the open primary, where a candidate wins the race outright if he or she receives more than 50 percent of the vote.

“I will use every day, every hour of these next four years to make Louisiana the very best that we can be. I don’t believe in resting on our past accomplishments. I don’t believe in taking time off,” Jindal told a packed hotel ballroom of supporters in Baton Rouge.

Jindal piled up $15 million in campaign cash from around the nation and attracted no Democratic challengers with statewide name recognition or fundraising heft. He’s had consistently high approval ratings since taking office in 2008.

His win comes amid the virtual collapse of the Democratic Party’s clout in the state. In the current term, Republicans have gained control of all seven statewide elected posts and both chambers of the legislature.

The first Indian-American governor in the United States, Jindal is considered by some a possible presidential contender in the future. He recently published a book and regularly appears on national news shows, but he ruled out a 2012 run.

Still, his brand of conservatism and refusal to raise taxes has resonated outside the state.

The race that received more attention in Louisiana was the one for lieutenant governor, because the officeholder is next in line should Jindal step down because of his national political ambitions.

Incumbent Jay Dardenne, who took office after a special election last year, faces off against Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser. Like Jindal, Nungesser was a vocal critic of the federal response to the massive Gulf oil spill.

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smartgirl
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 2:26pm
Congratulations to Bobby Jindal – an effective, hardworking governer with great principles!

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South Philly Boy
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 2:16pm
Go Bobby Go

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JesusFreak95
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 1:46pm
Did Jindal sign this stupid bill into law that makes buying second hand goods with CASH in his State illegal? That doesn’t seem to be a conservative policy to me.

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Beckett
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 1:39pm
I am fleeing the People’s Republic of Californiastan to live in Louisiana, USA. California, once truly the Golden state, has seen its schools go from number 1 to 49th due to the power of the teacher’s unions.

Some schools are not in English and teach math in Base 12. Illegal Aliens vote, drive,receive massive amounts of state aid, and victimize American Citizens.

The taxes are high, unemployment is high, the state is in debt, the state pensions are unsustainable and good luck owning a gun.

It is the Canary in the Socialist Coal mine and the canary is dead.

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Infidel49
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 1:17pm
Just a prelude to 2012 when the dems get the **** kicked out of them.

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Singularpain
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 12:53pm
75% Idiots?
Obama won because he got the mass populations of his followers in metros to the poles. He had supporting clubs, groups, and churches bus or take people to the poles. What songs did they sing on the way? We non-lib’s need to take that away from the progressives. Most rural areas are conservative in most states. We own the rural areas. We need to go after the Metros with force to remove his people from offices and take back America.
Chat, Chat, Chat It is all talk! To win takes action not just whining about stuff online. Obama focused his efforts with Islam’s and China’s money on the places with the most concentrated votes and how to get those votes to the poles! Where he got the most bang for their bucks. WILL HE REPEAT THIS? Is over 2 trillion in bailout funds missing or lost by our Government? Does the term “We’re buying votes today folks!” mean anything? Want a fifty inch “energy saver” tv? Check out the appliance give-aways at the energy companies in CA, like PG&E Energy savers program, or free home weatherization program for the poor.. FREE SOLAR? Oh he, “OBAMA” has it going on alright! He bought Voters and now he is keeping them with free stuff, we need to get a grip on reality.
“JUST a COMMUNITY ORGANIZER” = Never under estimate your opponent.

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Agnes
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 12:29pm
Congratulations! I only wish my corrupted state’s governor would be as good as you!

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don young
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 11:49am
This shows what happens when you dont follow obama,s polices you get the right people in office.

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eyestoseeearstohear
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 11:27am
It’s taken me YEARS to convince friends/family in California that
DEMS/ OBAMA /THIS ADMINISTRATION IS THE WORST EVER…
FOR THE NATION & WORLD.

I believe I’ve MADE A BREAKTHROUGH to them – and they have
COMMITTED TO VOTE OBAMA / DEMS / ADMINISTRATION OUT!!!!

I have been able to CAUSE THEM TO LQQK AT what they SAY –
THEN CHECK WHAT THEY DO….as Obama & Administration ALWAYS
SAY ONE THING ON THE FRONT SIDE – BUT DO THE OPPOSITE ON THE BACKSIDE.

Small step, YES….but EVERY VOTE IS NEEDED.
EVERY EYE NEEDS TO BE OPEN, CLEAR AND WATCHING!

Next UPHEAVAL – making sure we have an election. :)

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Cat
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 11:13am
And Rightly so … Congratulations Govenor Jindal

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Wildape
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 10:57am
TEXANPATRIOT what you don’t know is that Nevada has had a surge of immigration from California primarily from the San Fransisco and Los Angelas area since the 80s. When I lived in Nevada it was a strong conservative state. Ronald Reagan originally wanted Paul Laxalt from Nevada to be his running mate but went instead with George Bush in order to draw the Texas vote. There wasn’t much philisophical difference between Reagan and Laxalt. A lot has changed since then and Nevada has been Californicated by the liberals who have abandoned the lefty Mecca in favor of better states. I’ve since moved to Texas after Reid came to power. I tell everyone I meet that Texas is a barren wasteland and all the golden things they say about Texas are out and out lies:::::wink:::: I’d hate to see what happened to California happen here in Texas. So TEXANPATRIOT, cut those native Nevadans some slack.

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jessieH
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 10:41am
It proves that the people are fed up with the corrupt, inept liberal Democrats who think they can keep decieving the public through the treachery of the media.

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1casawizard
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 10:39am
Great job, Bobby. Think about 2016.

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Ronko
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 9:58am
Not surprised at all.

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Bronco II
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 8:26am
GOD is in control and his will was done.GOD BLESS and congrats to Gov Jindel and his state and the people who knew to do the right thing GOD will bless them.

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GTH
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 8:21am
So! He’s a better actor than the rest of them. So what.
The fish took the bait again.

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cloudsofwar
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 8:09am
Obama to Jindal…..how did you manage to run unopposed? i need to know so i can get reelected.

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TxMadMac
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 6:38am
Congrats Gov Jindal, you earned and deserve it and your state knows it. Hope we can find a man or woman like you for Texas next goround. I wouldn’t pi$$ on perry’s boots if they were on fire ! With his stance on the border and him sneaking through the dream act, I’m livid !

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BigRik
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 6:23am
I have always been a fan of Governor Jindal, however I am troubled by a new law he signed making it illegal to use US currency if you deal in second hand goods. The law is so broad people who have a yard sale twice in one month would only be allowed to accept checks, money orders or electronic payment. They would also be responsible for getting name, address, dob, and driver license numbers. My paper money says good for all debts private and public. No where does it say I need Bobby Jindals permission.

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Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 3:09am
Congratulations Gov. Jindal and Louisiana! That’s giving the rest of America HOPE.

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freedomofspeech
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 2:33am
congrats, just got back from New Orleans, had a great time. The new super dome lit up at night, amazing.

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iamconcernedgrandma
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 2:17am
Govenor Jindal is a breath of fresh air … just maybe this is a trend that will carry us to the
overthrow, by the voters in 2012, of the most corrupt president and government we have ever seen in this country!!!

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ares338
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 2:07am
I like this man and I’m pretty sure he has a legit birth certificate!

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BubbaT
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 2:03am
Hot dayum this guy is the real deal and deserved reelection. Congrats Bobby!

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DeOppressoLiber
Posted on October 23, 2011 at 1:48am
Great Job

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- Walkabout
  Posted on October 23, 2011 at 2:07am
  I looked at 2 reports & it looks like a Academic lib site to me.
  
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- Walkabout
  Posted on October 23, 2011 at 2:12am
  Basically they are saying if you are individualistic who see things one way & if you egalitarian you see thins another way on a range of issues. I bet the consider themselves egalitarian.
  
  They are libs using statistics with gentle words.
  
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