I'm not sure he can win a statewide race. The party might be better off trying someone who would run stronger in north Louisiana.
However, if the democrat machine in New Orleans is not back in working order, he might have a shot this time.
I thought he had already announced. He already hit me up for a donation.
I'm no political guru, but Jindal is polling 60% statewide. I am in northeast Louisiana and there is great anticipation of his candidacy. Many folks who did not vote for Jindal in 2003 have regretted that decision and will vote for him this year.
Blanco did not win by an impressive margin in 2003. Basically Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans put her over the top. She has lost support in these areas because the government dependent are disappointed in her performance during (and after) Katrina. Those disappointed have relatives in the northern part of the state and their opinions have been driven to some extent by those directly affected. Also, many that vote Democrat no matter what have vacated the state and have not returned.
Lastly, I can think of no other Republican in Louisiana who has the exemplary record and name recognition of Jindal. As fieldmarshaldj opined above, it is Jindal's race to lose.