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Is Bobby Jindal preparing for 2016 US prez run?

Is Bobby Jindal preparing for 2016 US prez run?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Bobby Jindal, Indian American Louisiana Governor and a rising star in the Republican party, is laying the groundwork for a likely presidential run in 2016 and taking up higher-profile initiatives with the national audience in mind, a media report said Monday.

Bobby Jindal escapes unhurt after SUV crash

Bobby Jindal escapes unhurt after SUV crash

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has escaped unhurt after a large rental truck sideswiped his SUV while he was returning home from his son's football game in Baton Rouge.

Taxes, spending won't be high enough for Obama: Jindal

Taxes, spending won't be high enough for Obama: Jindal

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has blasted US President Barack Obama for what he described doubling down on failed policies from the past while outlining his shortsighted vision for the future in his State of the Union Address.

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With Mitt Romney on his three-nation tour, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, one of his top possible running mates for November polls, is leading the Republican campaign against United States President Barack Obama in battleground states, where he slammed the incumbent's economic policies.

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With Mitt Romney on his three-nation tour, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, one of his top possible running mates for November polls, is leading the Republican campaign against United States President Barack Obama in battleground states, where he slammed the incumbent's economic policies.

Can Republicans stop being stupid, asks Bobby Jindal

Can Republicans stop being stupid, asks Bobby Jindal

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has rejected Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's claim that President Barack Obama won November 6 elections with "gifts" to voters and asked his party colleagues to "stop being the stupid party."

Jindal backs Romney for US president

Jindal backs Romney for US president

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Indian American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has extended his support to Mitt Romney, who is expected to bag the Republican Party's nomination for presidential polls.

Bobby Jindal, the next American vice-president?

Bobby Jindal, the next American vice-president?

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Indian American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has a good chance of being selected as vice-presidential running mate of Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, a media report has said.

John McCain's Southeast Asia connection

John McCain's Southeast Asia connection

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

A 16-year-old teenager is US Senator John McCain's strongest link to Southeast Asia

We've got a lot of work to do, says Bobby Jindal

We've got a lot of work to do, says Bobby Jindal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, in spotlight as attention focuses on his state's response to Hurricane Gustav, has said thousands of people who had left their homes following evacuation orders may be able to return in the next few days."People should be able to return home over the next several days. Within 24 hours of telling us they're ready, we can reverse the trains and buses and planes that took them out of harm's way," Jindal said.

I am not VP candidate: Jindal

I am not VP candidate: Jindal

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

In what has now become a routine media query, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has once again said he is not going to be the vice presidential candidate with the presumptive Republican nominee Senator John McCain. Despite his daily statements to the contrary, the name of 37-year-old Jindal for the running mate simply does not go away from the radar screen.

Obama unfit to be commander-in-chief: Jindal

Obama unfit to be commander-in-chief: Jindal

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Republican leader Bobby Jindal has said that Barack Obama is unfit to be commander-in-chief, as he slammed the US President for repeatedly refusing to commit resources needed to defeat radical Islamic terrorists.

US restricts entry of passengers from Ebola-hit nations

US restricts entry of passengers from Ebola-hit nations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The United States has restricted the entry of passengers from the three Ebola-stricken West African nations to five major airports conducting enhanced screening for the virus, safeguarding its citizens from the epidemic.

Bobby Jindal admits he's considering 2016 presidential run

Bobby Jindal admits he's considering 2016 presidential run

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has for the first time acknowledged that he is considering a 2016 presidential run and will make a decision on it after the November Congressional polls.

Jindal calls for 'getting rid' of SC after landmark ruling on gay marriage

Jindal calls for 'getting rid' of SC after landmark ruling on gay marriage

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has criticised the US Supreme Court over its two landmark rulings of legalising same-sex marriage and upholding the healthcare law, and has called for "getting rid" of the apex judicial body.

'Obama does not love America'

'Obama does not love America'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani has sparked off a political firestorm in the United States with his remarks that President Barack Obama does not love America, a comment termed as "horrible" by the White House.

Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal's potrait sparks race row

Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal's potrait sparks race row

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

A portrait of Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has sparked a racial controversy in the US with the Republican presidential aspirant appearing to be a white man in the painting instead of his actual skin tone.

US immigration system works completely backwards: Bobby Jindal

US immigration system works completely backwards: Bobby Jindal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Describing the current United States immigration system as "completely backwards", Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has said the country needs a system of "high walls and a broad gate".

Bobby Jindal moves step closer to announcing presidential bid

Bobby Jindal moves step closer to announcing presidential bid

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal on Monday moved a step closer to his 2016 US presidential bid by announcing that he is forming an exploratory committee in this regard.

2 dead in chemical plant explosion in US

2 dead in chemical plant explosion in US

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Two workers of a petrochemical plant have been killed following an explosion and a subsequent fire that ripped through the site in central Louisiana in the United States.

Obama is the worst US president: Jindal

Obama is the worst US president: Jindal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Preparing ground for his potential presidential run in 2016, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has slammed Barack Obama as the worst president in history and took a dig at his inability to stop Russia from invading Ukraine.

Jindal, Christie spar at undercard GOP debate

Jindal, Christie spar at undercard GOP debate

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Indian-American Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal and Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey which has a significant presence of the Indian-origin community, exchanged some feisty barbs on the state of the US economy during a Republican undercard debate.