Report: Gov. Bobby Jindal to Endorse Gov. Rick Perry for President; Will Attend Tonight’s GOP Debate as Perry’s Guest – 9/12/11

Louisiana GOP Gov. Bobby Jindal will reportedly endorse Gov. Rick Perry for President later this evening just prior to the CNN/Tea Party Express Republican Presidential Debate to be held in Florida. Jindal will attend the debate tonight as Rick Perry’s guest:

CNN: Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is backing Rick Perry for president, a major endorsement for the Texas governor as the campaign for the Republican nomination enters the crucial fall stretch of the primary calendar, a source tells CNN.

Jindal is on his way to Florida and will be Perry’s guest at Monday night’s “Tea Party Republican Debate” broadcast on CNN from Tampa, the source said. Jindal is expected to formally make the announcement prior to the debate.

On Monday, Sept. 12th, CNN will broadcast the “Tea Party Republican Debate,” live from Tampa, Florida at 8 p.m. ET. . . . . Read More