Gov. Bobby Jindal and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie have been tapped to lead the Republican Governors Association. Both are Republican rising stars considered likely White House contenders in 2016 if Mitt Romney loses in November. Jindal—who was considered a possible running mate for Romney earlier this year and has campaigned extensively throughout the United States for the former Massachusetts governor—will chair the group next year, with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker as vice-chair. Christie is set to take over in 2014, a sign he may seek re-election as governor in 2013. Christie has said he’s still mulling that decision. Governors learned of the plan in an email from Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, the association’s current chair. The plan was first reported earlier today by CNN. An RGA official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the plans have not been publicly announced says other Republican governors support the leadership changes.
Jindal, Christie tapped to lead GOP governors
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