Stay Home, Governor Jindal!

From the Daily Comet:

As Gov. Bobby Jindal's profile in the Republican Party rises, so does the bill for Louisiana taxpayers.

Widely considered a GOP presidential contender, Jindal insists he's only interested in re-election as governor, but he has traveled to a dozen states to collect campaign dollars and stump for himself or other Republicans.

An Associated Press review shows that providing legally mandated security on such trips has cost the state treasury tens of thousands of dollars since Jindal took office in January 2008, money that has not been reimbursed by Jindal or his campaign.

The tally grew higher this week as Jindal traveled to New York and then to Boston for fundraisers. The Boston fundraiser, on Thursday, was sponsored by former GOP presidential contender Mitt Romney.
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Jindal, who has championed tougher ethics standards, said he always touts Louisiana when he's on the road. The aggressive political travel, he said, is to ensure he has enough money for a 2011 re-election bid. He's raised more than $3 million since his inauguration.

"In 2007, I ran against two millionaires able to self-finance. They were able to write checks for several million dollars. That's not something I can do, so I want to make sure we've got the resources to get the message out," the governor said.

Yes, Governor Jindal, it's all about your next run for governor of Louisiana, and all the folks around the country really, really want you reelected to that post. Really.

You look pained in your picture, Governor Jindal. We're in pain, too. The state is in a bind with a shortfall in the budget. Time to do your part. Save us money. Do the job we pay you to do. STAY HOME!