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Bobby Jindal enters the 2016 race for the White House | Bobby Jindal enters the 2016 race for the White House |
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Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has launched his bid for the US presidency, joining a large field of Republican candidates vying for the White House. | Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has launched his bid for the US presidency, joining a large field of Republican candidates vying for the White House. |
The Oxford-educated son of Indian immigrants, Mr Jindal is known for his policy credentials. | The Oxford-educated son of Indian immigrants, Mr Jindal is known for his policy credentials. |
As governor, he overhauled his state's health and education systems. | As governor, he overhauled his state's health and education systems. |
However, in recent months Mr Jindal has sought to appeal to conservative voters, taking hard lines on gay rights and Islamic extremism. | However, in recent months Mr Jindal has sought to appeal to conservative voters, taking hard lines on gay rights and Islamic extremism. |
He has stood by controversial statements in which he said in January that parts of Europe were "no-go zones" for non-Muslims. | He has stood by controversial statements in which he said in January that parts of Europe were "no-go zones" for non-Muslims. |
Mr Jindal is the 13th Republican candidate to join race. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker are also expected to run. | Mr Jindal is the 13th Republican candidate to join race. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker are also expected to run. |
At the scene - Anthony Zurcher, BBC News | |
Many in the crowd gathered in a convention hall near New Orleans acknowledged their governor, Bobby Jindal, has a long road ahead in his quest for the Republican presidential nomination. | |
He's far back in the polls - disliked by a majority even in Louisiana - without the fundraising might that could give him a boost. | |
A lot of the statements here are prefaced with "I hope", "if only" and "with a little luck" - noting the toll that battles against teachers' unions and attempts to reform a corrupt state government have taken on his popularity. | |
"I just want him to get in the top 10 to debate," says Phil Luchsinger, referring to a poll-based debate participation rule that currently has Mr Jindal on the outside looking in. | |
The consensus among political commentators is even more pessimistic, including implications that the governor should aim a bit lower. | |
As Allahpundit of the HotAir blog put it: "Bobby Jindal to announce he's running for (vice) president". | |
In his video announcement on Wednesday, the 44-year-old played up his extensive experience in public service, saying he was "the youngest candidate with the longest resume". | In his video announcement on Wednesday, the 44-year-old played up his extensive experience in public service, saying he was "the youngest candidate with the longest resume". |
He said he plans to appeal to Christian conservatives, a group of voters already being aggressively courted by rival candidates such as Texas Senator Ted Cruz and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. | He said he plans to appeal to Christian conservatives, a group of voters already being aggressively courted by rival candidates such as Texas Senator Ted Cruz and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. |
Unpopular in his home state after a budget shortfall, Mr Jindal faces an uphill battle for the nomination. Recent polls put him at the bottom of the pack. | Unpopular in his home state after a budget shortfall, Mr Jindal faces an uphill battle for the nomination. Recent polls put him at the bottom of the pack. |
2016 runners and riders | |
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