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Meghan McCain Interviews Rising Star Supriya Jindal

CitizenSugar — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:00:45 -0700

OK, so Bobby Jindal's televised response to Barack Obama didn't exactly guarantee his rise to national prominence, but maybe his charming wife will. Meghan McCain believes Mrs. Jindal is a huge asset to the Louisiana governor, as she titled her recent interview with Supriya Jindal: The first lady of 2012?

When Meghan McCain considers positive female role models in the GOP, she immediately thinks of Supriya, who moved from India to Baton Rouge when she was four.

To read some highlights from the interview, read more.

Meghan: Did you see the “Kenneth the Page” sketch?

Supriya: I have not. Should I have?

Meghan: No.

Meghan: Do you have any thoughts on the future of the Republican Party?

Supriya: I think the Republican Party needs to focus on innovative solutions and stop worrying who the leaders are and who the next this and that is.

Meghan: Your background is really fascinating to me because you are so educated. Why chemical engineering?
Supriya: I’ve always been drawn to math and science, even as a child. Growing up, my dad was an engineer and some of my uncles were engineers. So when it came to college, I thought, I will give this engineering thing a try.

Meghan: How important do you think fashion is in politics?

Supriya: We as women always want to look nice and presentable, but there is a balance there. I am very much a sale shopper and off-the-rack shopper. I love getting shoe deals.

Do you think Supriya has what it takes to be first lady?

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Internet Compares Gov. Jindal to 30 Rock's Kenneth the Page

LibertySugar — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:30:54 -0800

Yet another 30 Rocker has taken on the Republicans. I almost hope Louisiana's governor, Bobby Jindal, stays in the spotlight so we can see more of Jack McBrayer's (aka Kenneth the page) imitation. (Besides, Jindal's exorcism story hasn't even hit the mainstream yet.) Check out "Jack McBrayer's response to the Internet response to the Republican response to the President's address to Congress" in this preview clip from Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.

Briefing Book! Republicans Pan Bobby Jindal's Address

LibertySugar — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:30:08 -0800

Conservative David Brooks says Bobby Jindal was a disaster last night. - Gawker
Pundit George Will sees men hug Obama, ponders: "when men started to hug each other." - Feministing
Women are turning to the black market for butt injections. - Lemondrop
Death penalty might be latest casualty of recession since it costs so much taxpayer money. - Wonkette
Obama chooses ex-Washington Governor Gary Locke as third commerce secretary nominee. - Huffington Post

Briefing Book! Jindal Planting Seeds in Iowa For 2012 Run

LibertySugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:30:50 -0800

GOP: Should he let Romney and Huckabee duke it out in 2012 so he can save the Republican party four years later? Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal heads to Iowa. - Donklephant
Iran: Useful idiots for the Iranian regime? Code Pink founders participating in "citizen diplomacy" during trip to Iran. - Townhall
Faith: Body before soul? Obama skips church on Sunday, heads for the gym instead. - Politico
Clinton: Not such a bad move? Seven reasons why hiring a Clinton is a good idea. - 23/6
Fox News: Just Hannity? Liberal Alan Colmes to leave Hannity & Colmes. - Huffington Post

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No Death Penalty, But Should Rapists Face Castration?

LibertySugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:45:43 -0700

Convicted rapists and other sex offenders now face chemical castration in Louisiana, under legislation signed on the day the US Supreme Court struck down the state's child-rape death penalty. California was the first state to subject its sex offenders to the procedure popularized by the Nazis who wanted to prevent "undesirables" from procreating.

Upon signing the law, Louisiana's governor Bobby Jindal said: "I am glad we have taken such strong measures . . . to put a stop to these monsters’ brutal acts."

On a side note, Governor Jindal is all sorts of interesting. Currently the youngest US governor, and the nation's first of Indian decent, the potential McCain VP has defended intelligent design and written about his participation in an exorcism.

Not everyone supports chemical castration like Governor Jindal. While it can reduce physical urges, critics argue, psychological counseling is needed to address mental addiction behind assaults. Do you favor sentencing sex offenders to chemical castration?

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Truth by Omission? McCain Disses Palin on Tonight Show

CitizenSugar — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:30:59 -0700

This is how I like John McCain - kind of a jerk and completely blunt. Last night on The Tonight Show, Jay Leno asked McCain who he thought the leaders of the Republican party were, and he named Florida governor Charlie Crist, Louisiana governor (and 30 Rock's Kenneth the Page sound-alike) Bobby Jindal, and Mitt Romney (twice). And then to prove he didn't accidentally forget some lady governor who messed up his election, he said "and I've left out somebody's name and I'm going to hear about it." See it for yourself below.

Romney Wins Conservative Straw Poll - How Would You Vote?

CitizenSugar — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:30:58 -0800

If you're still going through presidential election withdrawal, here's a little something to chew on before the 2012 campaign. Conservatives have picked Mitt Romney as their number one choice for Republican nominee in 2012. Mitt won 20 percent of the vote in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) straw poll.

Despite his apparent front-runner status, Mitt could still have a tough time during the Republican primaries. In the straw poll, Bobby Jindal wasn't far behind with 14 percent, and both Sarah Palin and Ron Paul came through with 13 percent of the votes. Newt Gingrich got 10 percent, and Mike Huckabee received 7 percent.

Pretending the election was today, which Republican would you like to see take on President Obama?

Front Page: Turkish Airlines Crash Kills Nine in Amsterdam

CitizenSugar — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:40:41 -0800

A Turkish Airlines passenger plane crashed in Amsterdam today. Nine of the 134 people aboard were killed. - Reuters
US stocks fell this morning, after President Obama's speech to Congress failed to rally the markets. - Reuters
Iran tested its first nuclear power plant today. An Iranian technician declared it Iran's "independence day." - CNN
Michelle Obama has revealed that the White House dog will be coming in April. - MSNBC
Last night when MSNBC cut to Bobby Jindal's response, someone with a live mic was overheard saying "Oh, God." - Huffington Post

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Palin Prevails as Republicans' Top 2012 Choice, For Now

LibertySugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:00:50 -0800

Sarah Palin may be getting a bad rap in the press lately, but Republicans still have a positive opinion of her. While anything can change between now and the Iowa primary, Palin looks like she has a good chance to win the Republican nomination in 2012. A new poll shows that 91 percent of Republicans have a favorable view of her. In fact, 64 percent of GOP respondents said Palin was their top choice for 2012 nominee.

But fellow-Republicans want to knock Palin out of her apparent front-runner seat, and they hope to do so as soon as possible. Mike Huckabee and Bobby Jindal, two potential candidates are headed to Iowa this month.

Mississippi's governor Haley Barber had some harsh words for those attempting to make a power play: "One of the worst things that can happen to the Republican Party in our effort to rebuild is for a bunch of people to start running for president. . . Anybody out there running for president is undercutting what’s important. You do this against your own interest.”

Dare I ask? Who would you like to see run for the Republicans in 2012?

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Front Page: Day Four of the Convention - Obama Speaks Tonight, New Orleans May Evacuate, EU Considers Sanctions

CitizenSugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:01:31 -0700

Obama Speaks Tonight:
After his surprise appearance on stage with VP nominee Joe Biden last night, Obama is set to deliver his nomination acceptance speech at Invesco Field in front of 75,000 people tonight. On the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, it's scheduled to start at 8 p.m. EST. John McCain may announce his VP pick shortly after.

New Orleans May Evacuate:
City officials have begun preliminary measures to evacuate the city of New Orleans as Hurricane Gustav threatens the coast on the eve of Hurricane Katrina's third anniversary. Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency and has put 3,000 National Guard troops on standby.

EU Considers Sanctions:
The EU is considering sanctions and more against Russia over the crisis in Georgia. France has called an emergency summit on Monday to reassess relations with Russia after Moscow refused to pull out all of their troops. Meanwhile, Georgia's foreign minister says that ethnic cleansing in South Ossetia is nearly complete.

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