Possible bad sign for Jindal

Bobby Jindal is touted by many as the future of the Republican party. The Morning Advocate reports that conservative radio host Moon Griffon has quit the Republican party to become an independent over frustration with what he perceives as a lack of conservatism on Jindal's part. Griffon criticizes Jindal for initially supporting pay raises for state legislators then reversing his position in the face of public outrage and for being late to join in supporting a tax reduction for wealthier taxpayers.

Jindal's position on the pay raises was unfortunate and a classic example of playing politics with the legislative branch. Not sure what the deal was on the pay raise, nor how much influence Griffon has (he's not exactly Rush Limbaugh). But if the Republicans are going to try and reinvent themselves as "true conservatives," then Jindal will need to guard against such missteps or be subject to similar criticism from within the party.

H/T The Dead Pelican