It's begun.
Well, scratch that. Since November 5th--or heck, let's be honest, before the election even--Republicans have been casting about for their "next Ronald Reagan." Because, you know, it wouldn't be enough for a talented politician to simply be him/herself.
Two of the most popular names being thrown around are Eric Cantor (of VA) and Bobby Jindal. In a supreme act of hagiography, Michael Gerson has written up the latter in an op-ed today in the Post.
I feel bad for Jindal. He's been vested with the hopes of politicos who refuse to acknowledge the growing fissure between the two coaltions of their ranks (social and fiscal conservatives.) The weight must be crushing.
I hope Jindal proves to be as brave as Mark Warner: deferring candidacy until a later date. 2012? Rushing it. 2016? Maybe. That is, if we're ok with Kenneth from 30 Rock running the country.
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