Appearing on Fox News Sunday, Gov. Bobby Jindal said he’s still thinking and praying about whether to run for president in 2016.
“If I were to decide to run, this election to me is all about how do we restore the American dream for our children and grandchildren?” Jindal told host Chris Wallace, who noted Jindal is among some 20 potential GOP candidates who are mulling a presidential run.
When asked what separates him from the rest of the Republicans considering a run, Jindal pointed to budget cuts, private sector growth and economic development wins Louisiana has achieved since he took office in 2008. Wallace noted there’s a number of other Republican governors considering a run who can boast of similar achievements.
“But it’s more than just what we’ve done in Louisiana. If I decide to run, I think I have a unique perspective,” Jindal responded, and then continued to speak about his immigrant parents and his own family’s achievement of the American dream.
Wallace also pressed Jindal on his one-time support for the Common Core education standards and subsequent flip-flop. Wallace noted Jindal’s critics say he’s only changed his position on the standards due to shifting political winds, a notion Jindal was quick to reject.
“This was a bait and switch,” he said of the standards. “That’s why we’re suing the federal government.”
Jindal also said that the 2016 election will not be about “politicians who are popular by kissing babies and cutting ribbons,” adding: “This election is about big ideas and big change.” See the complete video of Jindal’s appearance.
