Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced Wednesday he will seek the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, joining a crowded field as a long-shot candidate with dismal polling numbers not only among his fellow candidates but also with his constituents back home.
Jindal, a two-term governor, made his announcement in a series of videos posted to his campaign website. He’s expected to also give a speech in Kenner, La., later Wednesday afternoon.
After the 2012 election, Jindal, an Indian American and the first sitting governor to enter the 2016 presidential contest, was trumpeted as a formidable contender for the coming election.