While Jindal's name is still being bantered about in certain conservative circles, recent revelations about his beliefs should make anyone reconsider him for the VEEP spot. He's too vulnurable on these issues. First it was the exorcism claim, and how it flies in the face of traditional Catholic doctrine. Now this:

http://www.au.org/site/News...

"Gov. Bobby Jindal this week signed the legislation (SB 733), which allows teachers to use “supplemental materials” when discussing evolution. The measure was pushed by the Louisiana Family Forum and the Discovery Institute, two Religious Right groups that advocate creationist concepts, and is widely seen as an effort to water down instruction about evolution.

“I am very disappointed that Gov. Jindal signed this unwise and unnecessary measure,” said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, Americans United executive director. “Louisiana has a long and unfortunate history of trying to substitute dogma for science in public school classrooms. Let me state clearly and upfront that any attempts to use this law to sneak religion into public schools through the back door will not be tolerated.”

Now I'm hearing some folks throw out Tim Pawlenty's name as a possible running mate for McCain. He's the Governor of Minnesota. Let's see what shakes out of his tree.

You guys are great.  When people claim to believe in God, you berate them as hypocrites who only talk without action.  After insisting that you respect the exercise of personal "spirituality", but not "church dogma", you'll often ask the Christian for some personal anecdote that offers "proof" of their beliefs.

Then when one relates a detailed, deeply intense religious experience where he was forced to confront the meaning of his faith, he is ridiculed.  Rather than showing respect or even neutral agnosticism, he is attacked and his story held up as evidence of a deranged mind.

Of course we know that any similar story told by a Native American and set in a sweat lodge would be treated at least with respect if not as revealed wisdom, but what makes oohchild's response even more ironic is her appeal to the authority of - all things - "traditional Catholic doctrine"! 

Great job, Pope Oohchild!  I look forward to your next proclaimation ex cathedra!

Seems that McCain is frustrated with all the attention Obama is getting over his overseas trip. Talk is he may announce this week who he has picked as his running mate. His most recent stance is interesting (okay Senator Craig, this is finally your cue):

"Rumors are flying out of the John McCain camp that a surprising and seemingly counterintuitive choice for the vice presidential running mate is imminent. There may be a proposal afoot among Republicans to name Senator Larry Craig of Idaho McCain's running mate. The theory being that if, as expected in November, after eight years of Bush incompetence the party's chances go into the toilet; Senator Craig is, among his party, the most well acquainted with the territory."

LOL!

Found that over at Huffington Post.