2008-05-22

Jindal back in contention as McCain running mate

Bobby Jindal, Louisiana's Indian-American governor, is back in contention as presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain's running mate along with two others long rumoured to be on his vice presidential shortlist.

Jindal, 36, who was elected last October as the first Indian-American US governor, has denied that he is interested in the number two spot on the Republican ticket saying he likes his current job.

But fresh speculation about Jindal was sparked by a New York Times report Wednesday that he, Florida Governor Charlie Crist and former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will meet McCain at his home in Arizona.

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