The first Indian American to be elected to the post of Governor in the US, Jindal, a Republican is seeking re-election in 2011 after completing what is widely regarded as a successful term at the helm of the state.
The popular Governor's re-election campaign is now gaining momentum with more organisations and people coming out in his support and raising funds for him. "Even some of the biggest Democratic trial lawyers are opening up their wallets for the 40-year-old Indian-American chief executive," reported Politico.
His latest backer was National Rifle Association, which announced its endorsement of Jindal who is seeking a second term in the October 22 election.
This week, Burton LeBlanc, the vice president of the American Association of Justice (formerly known as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America), hosted a USD 5,000-a-couple fundraiser at his Baton Rouge home for Jindal, the report said.
Earlier this year, the Metairie-based firm of Gauthier, Houghtaling and Williams threw a USD 1,000-per person cocktail party to benefit Jindal's re-election.
The Forbes magazine recently pondered the "strange bedfellow" relationship between Jindal and Baron & Budd, the Dallas-based firm -- also steeped in Democratic politics -- that was tapped to handle the state's litigation against BP, the Politico reported.
Partner Russell Budd held a fundraiser at his home for President Barack for Obama and grew "famously close" with the Clinton administration.
Jindal's trial lawyer ties won't be a liability in the run-up to this November, but an open question is whether the money and relationships could be viewed as a liability on the national stage, Politico questioned.
Jindal has been ranked as one of the nation's most popular governors in recent years, and is often credited with handling the unemployment problem well in the state.
Elected at 36 years of age, Jindal was the first Indian American and youngest Governor ever in office. He was followed by Nikki Randhawa from South Carolina.
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