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NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says he's considering skipping his speaking engagement at Republican National Convention because of Tropical Storm Isaac.
Jindal said at a news conference Sunday afternoon that he wouldn't leave his state while it's threatened by the storm. Around the time he spoke, a hurricane warning was issued for parts of the state east of Morgan City, which includes the New Orleans area.
He also called a state of emergency in Louisiana and suggested that people leave low-lying parts of coastal parishes.
Isaac is expected to be a strong Category 2 hurricane when it comes ashore along the Gulf Coast late Tuesday or Wednesday. Wednesday is the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
August 27, 2012 @ 1:46 pm
Stay home, Bobby. Your responsibility is to your State. The convention can go along without you, and you can always air your remarks later.
August 27, 2012 @ 2:52 pm
Why not just record or broadcast from your home in-state? Knock out both proverbial birds with one stone.
You don’t have to physically be there to get your message out.