First Indian-American Governor Elected

American VoicesPolitics ISSUE 44•03 Jan 16, 2008

With his swearing in as governor of Louisiana on Monday, Republican Bobby Jindal became the first Indian-American to head a U.S. state. What do you think?

  • “This is great. I wonder what diverse, multicultural elements he'll bring to systemic corruption?”

    Simone Walton –
    Census Taker

  • “Man, Louisiana goes from a woman to an Indian. Are we still classifying Louisiana as part of America?”

    Gary Halverchuck –
    Steel Worker

  • “His parents must be so close to being proud.”

    Dave Piedmont –
    Systems Analyst

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