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Bobby Jindal set to create history again

Louisiana GovernorJindal will be among 10 current and former Republican Governors, five current and former US Senators besides the likes of businesswomen Whitman and Fiorina, who will make up the roster of speakers at the convention. The overall theme of the convention is “Country First,” which the party said, “reflects John McCain’s remarkable record of leadership and service to America.”

Washington, DC: He may not become the running mate for Senator John McCain eventually, but Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is once again set to create history.
After becoming the first ever Indian American to be elected Governor last year, Jindal has been given a speaking slot at the Republican National Convention at prime time, making him the first Indian American to speak at the political convention of a major party.
The Republican National Convention will take place between September 1 and 4 in the twin cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul. On the penultimate day of the convention, Jindal will speak at prime time along with McCain’s wife Cindy, Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, US Senator Norm Coleman of Minnesota, Meg Whitman, National co-chair for McCain 2008 and former president and CEO of e-Bay, Carly Fiorina, Victory ‘08 chairman for the RNC and former chairman and CEO of Hewlett-Packard Co, and the GOP’s vice presidential nominee.
Jindal will be among 10 current and former Republican governors, five current and former US Senators besides the likes of businesswomen Whitman and Fiorina, who will make up the roster of speakers at the convention. The overall theme of the convention is “Country First,” which the party said, “reflects John McCain’s remarkable record of leadership and service to America.”
McCain 2008 Communica-tions Director Jill Hazelbaker said, “Our convention will showcase a cross-section of leaders who will highlight John McCain’s long commitment to putting our country first — before self-interest or politics.”
“The speakers will address John McCain’s unmatched record of service and sacrifice for America, and his vision for moving our nation forward to keep us safe and get our economy back on track,” she said.
Hazelbaker said their remarks would echo the themes that have been selected for each of the Convention’s four days Service, Reform, Prosperity and Peace. Jindal will speak on the theme of “Prosperity.”
Kicking off the convention on Monday, September 1, will be former Democratic Vice Presidential nominee and now Independent Senator Joseph Lieberman, who has become one of McCain’s strongest supporters, followed by California Governor Arnold Schwar-zenegger, Vice President Ri-chard Cheney, First Lady Laura Bush and President George W. Bush.
Two others who challenged McCain for the nomination —Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas will also be speaking, with Brownback speaking on the final day before McCain takes to the podium and accepts the Party’s nomination.