Bobby Jindal Wins

Congratulations are in order for the South.

Bobby Jindal won the race for Governor of Louisiana. The smartest, most effective , and most qualified candidate won. This is a departure for Louisiana, which, apparently, has finally bored of the status quo.

In 2003, assumptions about Mr. Jindal's race, in my opinion, ultimately led to his defeat. This year, an ineffective candidate, similar to Ms. Blanco, didn't get into office out of fear of a minority leader.

I do not agree with Mr. Jindal on several fronts, but i applaud Louisiana for electing him. It was clear in the debates of 2003 and it is clear now that he was, and is, the most intelligent person in the room.

This is a small step for Louisiana, but an important one.