by Mark Silva
Bobby Jindal: Take Two.
The young Republican governor of Louisiana, whose Republican Party response to President Barack Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress was widely panned - even likened to the work of Mister Rogers - will take another turn at the opposition podium.
Jindal will have a chance to voice his party's message tonight opposite the president's prime-time news conference.
Viewed as a possible presidential contender for his party, Jindal is headlining a congressional fundraiser for the GOP that happened to fall on the same night as Obama's presser.
The governor's televised address from the hallway of the governor's mansion in Louisiana in response to the president's congressional address was widely ridiculed.
"My God,'' MSNBC's Chris Matthews exclaimed on air as Jindal strolled into the hallway -- later explaining that he was commenting on the "stagecraft'' of the appearance.
Jindal's tale of human heroism in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina even was questioned.
Tonight, Jindal will speak before a live audience of party faithful in Washington, with his address scheduled well before Obama's news conference at 8 pm EDT likely starting before the president's remarks. Obama will draw live broadcast and cable news coverage -- Jindal likely dependent on cable coverage of his talk..
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Replicans must crave abuse.
Dave Letterman may be on his way to filling the "Great moments in presidential speechs" gap:
Best of Bobby Ray Jindal.
Posted by: ornery | March 24, 2009 4:33 PM
Just because Bush couldn't drink beer and chew pretzels at the same time the Repukelicans think it isn't possible, or at best unwise.
Actually, the Repukes are peeing their pants, frightened that President Obama will demonstrate that it is indeed possible for an executive to handle multiple tasks at the same time, and that ability will become the standard. When it does, the Repukes are going to be sunk like the Titanic.
Posted by: No More Mr. Nice Guy | March 24, 2009 4:35 PM
Posted by: Albert | February 25, 2009 12:49 PM
As a resident of Pittsburgh and an active member of WQED - please, do not equate the legacy of Mr. Rogers with this garbage.
Thank you.
Posted by: Albert | March 24, 2009 4:43 PM
Seeing as how Alaska just had a major volcano eruption, I wonder if Kennth "the page" Jindal is going to be dumb enough to mock money going towards volcano monitoring again?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8Fdyoz8Ya8
Posted by: Ned Flanders | March 24, 2009 4:51 PM
Jindhal is speaking in front of a live audience, or in front of Republicans? It can only be one or the other.
Posted by: oaklynne | March 24, 2009 5:02 PM
Even Weepublicans thought his last performance. Incredible that they want him to repeat his Saturday Night Half Live performance. No parachutes for Kamikaze, I understand.
An exorcist hugging, mildly insane and totally laughable Weepublican who will likely be half of the Dumb and Dumber ticket n 2012, is just what the people need.
Posted by: Richard McDonough | March 24, 2009 5:13 PM
This just in from Jindal - "doh.....What was the question?"
Posted by: Michael | March 24, 2009 5:19 PM
They're just giving Jindal all this publicity to make Palin seem more competent by comparison. Republican Party policies caused the worst economic crisis since the Depression - needless to say they need a big makeover.
Posted by: Paul | March 24, 2009 5:53 PM
This is a press conference, why is there a GOP response? And why is the media even covering a GOP fundraiser as some sort of response to Obama? how lame..
What does Jindal need the "GOP audience" for? What are they gonna do other than cheerlead? This stunt does nothing but provide more fodder for the late night talk shows. So, I look forward to it.
Posted by: Bill/Jeff | March 24, 2009 6:13 PM
"widely ridiculed" = attacked by Democrats.
Including Democrats such as the "widely ridiculed" Mark Silva and Chris Mathews.
Posted by: Hope N. Change | March 24, 2009 6:32 PM
"widely ridiculed" = attacked by Republicans.
Including Republicans such as the "widely ridiculed" Frank James and Sean Hannity.
Posted by: Hope N. Change | March 24, 2009 6:32 PM
Posted by: Vast Left Wing Conspiracy | March 24, 2009 6:51 PM
OMG these people really have no shame! This creepy puppet guy is going to give us a speech about President Obamas press conference BEFORE it happens! I cant wait. Got my pj's and pop corn all lined up! Nothin like a good sitcom to watch before I get serious about my country and its future and watch a real man give a speech!.
Posted by: Scot S. Blakeley | March 24, 2009 7:15 PM
I still say Beavis and Butthead should provide the response for this president.
Posted by: Rob | March 24, 2009 8:02 PM
I just moved my bowels in my pants!
Posted by: Christine Flowers | March 24, 2009 8:46 PM
I just moved my bowels in my pants!
Posted by: Christine Flowers | March 24, 2009 8:46 PM
Pretty!
Posted by: Scot S. Blakeley | March 24, 2009 9:38 PM
I just moved my bowels in my pants!
Posted by: Christine Flowers | March 24, 2009 8:46 PM
again? That is a change we can hope for!!!!
Posted by: bill r. | March 24, 2009 10:16 PM
B.O. is as boring and stupid as Bubba Clinton. Prez. Teleprompter. Did he say Present after every question?
Posted by: Carole | March 24, 2009 10:47 PM
B.O. is as boring and stupid as Bubba Clinton. Prez. Teleprompter. Did he say Present after every question?
Posted by: Carole | March 24, 2009 10:47 PM
This was one of those upset that My big redneck wedding was preempted. Where the words too big?
Posted by: bill r. | March 24, 2009 11:33 PM
Jingle jingle, Bobbie Jingles. He's going to address a GOP audience... Does he possess any independent thought or is someone else pulling his strings?? You betcha, its going to be Jingles and Palin in 2012, aka dumb and dumber.
Posted by: Doug R. | March 25, 2009 8:46 AM