Bobby Jindal Says No To Federal Aid
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal continues to present himself as one of the rising stars of the Republican Party. The man is a true intellectual conservative, who improved his state considerably during his (few) years in office, and he showed that conservative governance results in a more prosperous and secure society.
Jindal’s office announced yesterday he doesn’t think too highly of the economic stimulus plan passed by the Democratically-controlled U.S. Congress last week. Although approximately $4 billion are reserved for Louisiana, its governor says he’ll look at the strings first. He won’t, he believes, accept the aid, or at least not in its entirety.
The move will make Jindal even more popular among conservative voters than he already is; he once again shows that his conservatism isn’t merely talk. It’s true. He lives, abides and governs by them.
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Michael;
The title of your post is misleading. Here’s the key quote from the linked article:
“Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, a potential 2012 GOP presidential candidate, has suggested his state may not be interested in all of the roughly $4 billion allotted to it in the economic stimulus package”
“Says NO” implies a flat out rejection. Clearly, Jindal is saying let me take a closer look.
It’s misleading if you want to split hairs C3
But we know – the Libs are of the type to not trust you if you don’t take the money….
Sanford looks like he will take the money, as will Perry, and there are already examples of some GOPs returning from congress to tell their constituents about this nice stimulus that they should totally get credit for. Everyone has a price.
Red states taking more federal money than they pay into the chest is actually the rule, while the blue states have a history of paying into Washington but getting less.