Top GOP VP Pick Jindal Dodges Political Bullet

One of the most fascinating elements of the quadrennial Veepstakes is its changeability. Even as the presidential candidate weighs his potential options, the politicians being considered are mixed up in the nitty-gritty of their day jobs -- often veering into dangerous territory that could ultimately jeopardize their chances at being picked.
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Gov. Bobby Jindal (La.), who is the hot veep pick in some national Republican circles, found that out the hard way over the last few weeks.

Elected in 2007 on a reform platform, Jindal has had considerable success moving that agenda -- centered on a more open state government (more disclosure, less revolving door lobbying) -- through the legislature.

But Jindal had largely stayed out of perhaps the most contentious fight of the session -- a proposal to increase pay for state legislators from $16,800 to $37,500.

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