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La. Governor Picked for G.O.P. Spotlight
By Kate Phillips

Considered one of the rising (and youngest) stars in the Republican party, Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana has just snared another coup. Republican leaders announced today that he’s been selected to deliver the G.O.P.’s response to President Obama’s speech before a joint session of Congress on Feb. 24.

Mr. Jindal, whose name was floated as a possible vice-presidential partner for Senator John McCain during last year’s campaign, will speak from Baton Rouge.

Mitch McConnell, the minority leader in the Senate, said in a statement: “Governor Jindal’s leadership during a time of recovery in Louisiana, his commitment to real government reform, and his protection of hardworking American families make him an excellent choice to offer Republican solutions for the challenges which lay ahead.”

The Louisiana governor has become one to watch among those in the next generation of leaders.

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/11/la-governor-picked-for-gop-spotlight/