Transcript: La. Governor Bobby Jindal In National Spotlight

JACKI LYDEN
NPR All Things Considered
08-31-2008
La. Governor Bobby Jindal In National Spotlight

Host: JACKI LYDEN
Time 20:00-21:00 PM


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JACKI LYDEN, host:

This was supposed to be the week that Bobby Jindal emerged into the national spotlight. After weeks of speculation that he was on John McCain's short list for vice president, Louisiana's governor was lined up for a primetime speaking gig at this week's Republican National Convention.

Then came Hurricane Gustav, and Bobby Jindal's plans changed.

Governor BOBBY JINDAL (Republican, Louisiana): There are 1,800 additional troops from other states en route to Louisiana. We've requested another 16,000 additional Guards troops. We ...

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